Like the other reviewers, I have to say this hotel is close to perfect. The rooms aren't as large as I would have liked (we were upgraded for an 8 night stay from a deluxe to one of the Richard Meier ultra-modern rooms on the two "executive" floors). I had been to Rome once before and, on the recommendation of friends, stayed in a fancy hotel on the Via Veneto. The Via Veneto area is sterile and not fun and we didn't really enjoy our stay there. But the Raphael, just off Piazza Navona in the historical center, is a whole other story. You walk out the door and you're right there, in the midst of everything. As befits a Relais & Chateaux hotel, everything is elegant and the staff and service are the best. Really, the only problem is paying the bill at the end!

Our second stay here in 12 months and the service from this hotel is enough to make me want to return to Rome, just so I can stay here again! The location is second to none and we have been able to walk to all the main sights from here. We have stayed in three different rooms at this hotel and they have all been fabulous. The buffet breakfast is very good and the rooftop is a pleasant area to enjoy a drink or two after a long day of sight seeing. We were left 'tasty treats' on our room every day and we love the adjustable beds.The staff at the front desk are very helpful and friendly and the doorman was a delight! Hopefully we'll see you again next year!

We stayed at the Raphael for 3 nights and we had an enjoyable stay there. Upon arrival we were upgraded to one of the newly renovated Richard Meier rooms, which was very nice, with a spacious bathroom and clever use of the available space. The hotel corridors could benefit from a decoration as they were a bit plain, and the elevator needs a small facelift, but nonetheless it was fuctional and the guest doesn't spend any time there. Breakfast was quite good, especially for Italy, and the location just off piazza Navona, ideal. The only downside is the staff, which while friendly and kind, didn't go beyond their duties for advice etc.

Hotel Raphael is absolutely gorgeous! It is very comfortable, clean and quiet. A reasonable journey from Campiano Airport should cost you no more than 40 euro. Our sheets were changed every day and the delicious chocolates on our bed every night were fantastic. The Bulgari toiletries smell gorgeous so enjoyed several long soaks in the bath. Breakfast is amazing, made extra special by starting the day with a refreshing 'Bucks Fizz' Everything about the hotel is perfect the staff are very courteous and are most helpful. Would highly recommend and would most definately visit again. - Mike and Alison

A beautiful hotel in a very bustling area of Rome. You expect everything to be perfect at an R&C but this is an entire staff taking service to whole new level. Arrangements for cars, tours and restaurants via email.way before you get there. Thanks Anna. A glass of prosecco delivered anywhere in the hotel at the direction of Stephen in the restaurant. I can't say enough about this hotel

Selected hotel via Australian website. Very good value. Great location - could walk to all main places and sights in Rome. Brekky was a good size buffet and on roof top garden at level 6. Rooms not huge but good and nice bathroom. Wifi worked and was free. Loved having pre-dinner wine on roof top while seeing the sun go down on St Peter's basilica.

Highly recommend Hotel Raphael as it was perfect for my solo holiday. Hotel Staff were excellent in making my stay comfortable. The hotel is perfectly situated in Piazza Navona so close to dining and shopping and of course historic sites.

We were upgraded to a suite upon our arrival, and it only got better each day. The location is perfect for accessing all the historic sights on foot, and there were tons of fantastic restaurants right nearby.