The Hotel Phillips, which opened as Kansas City, Mo.'s tallest
building in 1931, has joined Hilton Worldwide's Curio collection after
receiving a $20 million renovation.
The 20-story hotel, which is listed on the National Registry
of Historic Places, features the original 11-foot Goddess of Dawn sculpture in
its lobby as well as restored art deco design touches.
The Hotel Phillips also boasts a new restaurant called
Tavernonna Italian Kitchen as well as an underground tavern called P.S.
Speakeasy.
The 216-room hotel is located in downtown Kansas City's
Power and Light (P&L) district.