Renaissance palazzo a stone’s throw from the Piazza Navona, ivy on the façade and secret rooftop terrace.
Hotel Raphaël - Relais & Châteaux
From
697.756 €
“Top-floor panoramic terrace with 360° views over Rome’s domes, including St Peter’s.”
L'Hotel Raphaël - Relais & Châteaux occupies a 16th-century palazzo fifty metres from the Piazza Navona, ivy-covered façade, hall wallpapered with antiques and Old Master paintings. The rooms mix panelling, Rubelli fabrics and Carrara marble bathrooms, some with exposed beams and views over ochre rooftops. The Mater Terrae restaurant, starred vegetarian, serves creative Mediterranean cuisine on the top-floor panoramic terrace, facing the city’s domes. We tested room service, impeccable even at 23h. From 698 € a night, the address remains a discreet refuge for those seeking historic Rome without the ostentation of the Via Veneto palaces ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Raphaël to couples in their forties and above seeking historic Rome without the ostentatious splendour of the Via Veneto palaces. The address suits anniversary trips, cultural escapes, gastronomic dinners on the terrace. The clientele remains predominantly adult, art lovers and discretion seekers.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The hotel occupies a 16th-century palazzo fifty metres from the Piazza Navona, ivy-covered façade, hall wallpapered with antiques and Old Master paintings. The rooms mix panelling, Rubelli fabrics and Carrara marble bathrooms. Some retain exposed beams and views over ochre rooftops. Private collection vibe rather than hotel décor.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The Mater Terrae restaurant, starred vegetarian, serves creative Mediterranean cuisine on the top-floor panoramic terrace, facing the city’s domes. Short menu, organic produce, careful food-wine pairings. Room service runs until 23h, impeccable during our test. Breakfast served in room or on the terrace depending on the season.
Highlights
- Panoramic terrace on the 6th floor with views of St Peter’s and the Pantheon
- Mater Terrae restaurant, starred vegetarian cuisine by chef Arcangelo Tinari
- Private collection of ancient art in the public spaces, Picasso works included
- Largo Febo 2, pedestrian alley 50 metres from the Piazza Navona
- Relais & Châteaux member, 50 rooms and suites with period antiques
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Rome
The Raphaël stands on Largo Febo, fifty metres from the Piazza Navona, in the centro storico. Pantheon five minutes’ walk, Campo de' Fiori seven. Spagna metro station (line A) ten minutes, Fiumicino 45 minutes by shuttle. The quarter remains pedestrian, calm despite proximity to tourist sites.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Allowed, conditions and supplement to confirm at booking.
- Airport shuttle
- Service available, rate and times to book in advance.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the property, stable connection tested.
- Accessibility
- Facilities for disabled guests, details to check according to needs.
- Family rooms
- Available, though the hotel remains geared towards adult clientele.
Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Room service
Free Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi available throughout
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Location
Where Hotel Raphaël - Relais & Châteaux is located
Exact address
Hotel Raphaël - Relais & Châteaux
Address
Largo Febo 2
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