On Largo Febo, a step from Piazza Navona, the Hotel Raphaël Rome is a 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel. Its terrace looks towards the dome of St Peter’s and the Pantheon. It is a good fit if you want to sleep in the heart of the historic centre and have views from your restaurant table.
Location and getting around
Piazza Navona and the Pantheon are about a 5-minute walk away. Campo de’ Fiori and Castel Sant’Angelo are about 10 minutes.
The Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps are about 15. You can walk to the Vatican over the Ponte Sant’Angelo, or take a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have parquet floors, a marble bathroom, air conditioning and satellite TV. There is a wired internet connection and Bulgari toiletries, with a bathrobe and slippers.
- Some suites, designed by the architect Richard Meier, have a Bose home cinema system.
- The Mater Terrae restaurant is on the rooftop terrace.
- Breakfast is a buffet.
You can compare with other 5-star hotels around Piazza Navona.
Who it suits
- Guests who want to go out to dinner in the historic centre and walk back.
- Those interested in contemporary architecture who would like a Meier suite.
- Couples who want a restaurant with views in the hotel itself.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30; if you arrive later, let them know.
- Check-out is between 05:00 and 11:00.
- At check-in you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
- Wifi is not listed among the facilities; the connection mentioned is wired.