Bio Hotel Raphael - Relais ChateauxvsGrand Hotel Via Veneto
Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux and Grand Hotel Via Veneto are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux scores significantly higher than Grand Hotel Via Veneto. Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux has a TripExpert Score of 84 with praise from 11 reviewers like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
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Largo Febo 2, Piazza Navona, 00186 Rome
From $213/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide
"The Raphaël is a mix of plush traditional style – antiques and rich colours – and sleek contemporary furnishings by American architect Richard Meier."
Michelin Guide
"With its collection of porcelain, antiquarian artifacts and sculptures by famous artists, the entrance to this hotel resembles a museum. The recently renovated guestrooms are modern in style."
Travel + Leisure
"A favorite of Italian politicians, the ivy-covered Hotel Raphael is located just outside the Piazza Navona, within walking distance of the Pantheon and Spanish Steps." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A lovely burnt-sienna palazzo, strewn with ivy and fairylights just off the Piazza, Raphael is romantic and stylish."
Time Out
"This ivy-draped palazzo in a picturesque square is deservedly popular, particularly with politicians (it's close to the Senate)." Full review
Star Service
"In a quixotic ivy-covered manse on a quiet side street just west of animated Piazza Navona, this hotel is a dignified ambassador in the Relais & Chateaux chain." Full review
Frommer's
"With a glorious location adjacent to Piazza Navona, the Raphael is often the top choice of Italian politicos in town for the opening of Parliament." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Most famous for its terraces overlooking the splendor and rooftops of Rome, the Hotel Raphael has something to offer even if you aren't planning on, say, proposing in that romantic spot." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Peering out from behind a thick curtain of ivy, the much-loved Raphaël is striking inside and out." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Hotel Raphael is an upscale boutique property located just off Piazza Navona, in the historic center of Rome." Full review
Grand Hotel Via Veneto
Via Vittorio Veneto, 155, 00187 Rome
From $340/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This hotel offers luxury in the true sense of the word, with superb, retro-style guestrooms and a collection of more than 500 original paintings on display."
Concierge
"This April 2009 addition to the glam offerings along Via Veneto—once home to the dolce vita but now the domain of the generous expense account—is suitably stylish."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Find art deco period perfection in the rooms (all with updated marble baths) and public spaces that include original Picasso lithographs." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Grand hotel's Art Deco-inspired interiors, impressive art collection and quality detailing give it a timeless feel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This 116-room Art Deco inspired property opened in 2009 at the top of Via Veneto, one of Rome’s most exclusive streets." Full review
Star Service
"Service, at this exceptional hotel, is among the best in Rome, and the spa and newly refurbished seasonal roof terrace are big pluses in a Roman hotel." Full review
Time Out
"The huge bathrooms are done out in Carrara marble and the walls are dotted with the hotel’s own art collection." Full review