Hotel Raphael Relais & Chateaux, ITALY

Description: Hotel Raphael Relais & Chateaux

The Hotel Raphael in Rome is a stunning small luxury hotel found close to the Piazza Navona. It is within easy walking distance of all the prime sights in Rome including St. Peter's Church, Castel Sant'Angelo, the Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori and the Spanish Steps.

The exterior of the Hotel Raphael is hard to miss as it is famously covered in deep green ivy. On its rooftop is also a multi-level terrace with fantastic panoramic views over the Italian capital.

The sumptuous interiors of the Hotel Raphael were created in 1963 by Spartaco Vannoni and include 55 luxury rooms and suites as well as a library and exclusive restaurant. This wonderful boutique hotel is also home to a valuable collection of Picasso ceramics and Mayan art.

Type of rooms: Hotel Raphael Relais & Chateaux

The Hotel Raphael contains 55 fabulous rooms and suites, many with private terraces. All have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, satellite TV, free ADSL internet, safety box, minibar and hairdryer.

Exclusive Suites: These sumptuous suites include: the Suite Presidenziale, with separate rooms and two terraces; the Suite con Terrazza; the Suite Bramante and the Suite Navona. All feature modern technology such as a BOSE Digital Sound System and 42" LCD flat screen TV.

Meier Suites and Rooms: the Executive & Junior Suites and Luxury Rooms were all designed by the architect Richard Meier. They all feature a sleek, contemporary oak finish with fine Carrara statuary marble in the bathrooms, and are equipped with a BOSE Digital Sound System.

Deluxe: These suites and rooms were recently renovated in a classic contemporary style. The bathrooms with bath and shower are finished with marble and Azulejos tiles.

Classic: These comfortable rooms feature Renaissance decorations by Florentine master craftsmen, plus en-suite bathrooms with baths.

Additional information: Hotel Raphael Relais & Chateaux