Our Company
Lighthouse Properties, owns and manages The Raphael Hotel on Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, MO, the Homewood Suites in the upscale Waterfront Parkway area in Wichita, Kansas. Lighthouse, a subsidiary of Blue Beacon International, is based in Salina, Kansas.
Our History
In January 2006 Lighthouse Properties acquired The Raphael Hotel, Kansas City's Original Boutique Hotel on Country Club Plaza. The Raphael has been voted one of the top 500 hotels in the world by Travel & Leisure magazine. It has also earned a Conde Nast recommendation as one of the world's best places to stay. The Raphael is patterned after Europe's finest boutique hotels.
Our Homewood Suites, nestled lakeside at Wichita's upscale Waterfront Parkway, opened in July 2006. This Homewood Suites property is not your typical Homewood, featuring a uniquely distinctive exterior and interior design that far exceeds Hilton standards. This extended stay hotel offers 104 suites including spacious studios, one bedroom suites, 2 bedroom/2 bath suites and 5 themed presidential suites with whirlpool spas. The hotel has received numerous awards from Hilton on hotel opening, guest service, complimentary services, suitekeeping and runner up for hotel of the year.
Our Promise
Lighthouse will provide an enjoyable and memorable experience to each and every guest.
Our Vision
Lighthouse will build and acquire properties that are uniquely positioned to stand the test of time-that can be owned for generations. Our distinctive buildings and settings will be influenced by local culture and leave a lasting impression on our guests and communities. Every aspect of our properties will be carefully designed to create an elegant and inviting ambiance. Our accommodations will be carefully prepared for guest arrival and will be impeccably clean, comfortable and maintained in like-new condition. We will serve delicious food, expertly prepared and skillfully served. Our carefully selected staff will be trained, empowered and inspired to provide friendly, personalized service. We will anticipate our guests' needs and seek out opportunities to serve and assist them. We will strive to know our guests by name and remember their special needs and personal preferences. We will make each and every visit an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Career Opportunities
It is Lighthouse Properties philosophy that people are the most important resource for successful management of our hotels. At Lighthouse we emphasize recruitment to find the right associate for the right job. We embrace training programs with new associates and believe in continuous improvement for all associates. We offer competitive wages and benefits.
Employment Opportunities
If our promise and vision mirror your own, we encourage you to look at us as a career partner and take the next step by forwarding your resume to us. We anxiously await your response and the opportunity to consider you for a career with Lighthouse Properties.