This hotel is just what we wanted really central - 2 minute walk from Piazza Novona. Excellent staff, Breakfast was really good. Clean, Helpful - they booked all tickets for us at no extra cost! only thing was our room was on the small side but you dont go to Rome to stay in room so its fine! Will Hopefully... More

I booked this hotel in Rome for a seven night stay, mainly because of its central location, which meant that we - my wife and I - could walk to just about everywhere we wanted to visit. And also because of the positive reviews on Tripadvisor. Despite booking a superior room - so-called - we were very disappointed in its... More

My wife, daughter and I have just completed our latest stay at this marvelous and superbly situated hotel in Rome. We stayed four nights. This is our fifth stay in about as many years - all have been excellent and this was perhaps the best. We have stayed in a variety of rooms over the years, all very elegant, comfortable... More

We stayed at the Hotel Raphael for four nights during our time in Rome. The accomodations were very luxurious and every detail was thought of by the staff. The bed was very comforatble and the Richard Meier Suite was one of the nicest rooms we have every stayed in. It is also however the most money we have ever spent... More

This is not a cheap hotel but its the location you pay for. The hotel is nice, lots of nice touches of character because it is such a lovely old building. unfortunately for me the experience was a little tainted because of the room I was given. The room on entering was more like a corridor, with one chair and... More

I stayed at the Hotel Raphael for the second time in May. It is a mystical place and I feel as if I am part of a painting when I am there. The art in the hotel is glorious. Picasso's sketch of his second wife in the lobby! Beautiful Picasso ceramic dishes on display in exquisite wooden credenzas. I loved... More

This hotel is like a jewel in the rough. It has a great location and helpful staff. Overall, Natalie at the front desk was most helpful during our stay. The Bellman were also very friendly. Our room was clean & spacious #208 and had Bulgari bath products. I would highly recommend staying here. If you open your window you may... More

This is THE place to stay in Rome. It's convenient to walk to most of the key attractions, plus the rooms are great and the service is perfect (Book a Richard Meier Room, they're very nice !) Having cocktails and dinner on the rooftop was also wonderful. We stayed on the Via Veneto the last time we were in Rome... More

Antique furnitire and a fantastic location did not compoensate for poor hotel services.In lieu of critique,herebelow is my letter to the General Manager of the hotel: Dear Mr.Vannoni, I stayed at room 108 of the Hotel Raphael with my wife 30/4-3/5/2013. I would like to thank you for offering me dinner after a series of mishaps. However I need to... More