| Description: | Hotel Raphael Rome, Italy. The nearby Parliament buildings and wonderful restaurants that dot the incomparable Piazza Navona, of which the hotel is only steps away, inspires to its doors a loyal and discerning clientele. Behind the hotel's ivy-covered walls is a sophisticated interior defined by oriental rugs, objects d'art and gilded baroque cabinetry. The Raphael's lobby is virtually a museum of authentic antiques, including a valuable collection of ceramics by Pablo Picasso. This Superior First Class Hotel offers rooms (5 are non-smoking), Suites (some with private terrace) and De Luxe apartments completely refurbished and lavished with authentic Renaissance decoration - and applied by Florentine masters of decorative art. Many rooms afford sweeping views of Renaissance Rome, as does the Bramante rooftop terrace. A fireplace illuminates the renowned Raphaelino restaurant where Master Chef, Jean François Daridon, invites you to sample his creative new cuisine, infused with imagination, tradition and sense of place. Other inviting amenities at the hotel include a classic Finnish Sauna and Fitness Center. As for location just off the Piazza Navona, this is the ideal point from which to discover Rome's most important monuments and unique treasures. Service at the Raphael is both civilized and impeccable. AC. |