Raphael Luxury Hotel, Rome - Rome hotel near Piazza Navona

Raphael Luxury Hotel, Rome

The Raphael Hotel lies in the very heart of Rome, close to the buzz of the Piazza Navona - an enduringly popular hotel combining sumptuous levels of comfort with a contemporary architectural interior style. This striking building, its facade clad in ivy is the perfect base for exploring the delightful labyrinth of city streets in this part of the capital. There are little antique shops, some of Rome's most fashionable shopping streets, and a cornucopia of museums, galleries and other unmissable sights.

The hotel was created by its first owner, Spartaco Vannoni, in 1963, and is itself a museum of art. Lithographs, paintings, sculptures, antiquarian artefacts and a priceless collection of ceramics by Picasso and Mayan art are on display in the lobby. And on the third floor of the hotel we meet the work of Richard Meier, one of the world's great architects. All rooms are finished in oak and elegantly furnished. Each has air conditioning, CD and DVD with a Bose sound system, Sky Entertainment TV and free ADSL and WIFI on request. All of the bathrooms, with a private double shower each, are of fine Carrara statuary marble.

This Rome hotel has a superb roof garden gazing down over the city. Here you can enjoy the flavours and aromas created by expert chef Jean-Francois Daridon. An amazing view. Or enjoy a cocktail while savouring the wonderful view of Santa Maria della Pace and the surrounding patchwork of colourful roofs from the multi-level terrace. This will be one of the most extraordinary experiences (of many) during your stay in Rome, something you will never forget.

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Double room from €213

 

Score from 41 reviews: 8/10