Bio Hotel Raphael - Relais ChateauxvsHotel Eden
Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux and Hotel Eden - Dorchester Collection are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Eden - Dorchester Collection scores slightly higher than Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux. Hotel Eden - Dorchester Collection comes in at 86 with approval from 17 reviews including Jetsetter, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Bio Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux Show All Reviews
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
Hotel Eden Show All Reviews
Via Ludovisi 49, 00187 Rome
From $614/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Just off Via Veneto, this former private residence is one of Rome’s most enchanting hotels with an inviting lobby and a fireplace that blazes in winter."
Frommer's
"Rome's top choice for discerning travelers who like their comforts striking but not ostentatious." Full review
Concierge
"The stately Eden is close enough to the Spanish Steps to be central, but because it's tucked away on a quiet street, it retains a tranquil feel."
Fodor's
"One of Rome's top luxury lodgings... this superlative hotel combines dashing elegance, exquisitely lush interiors, and stunning vistas with true Italian hospitality." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Impeccable service, refined rooms and superb views are the deal at the Eden, one of Rome’s most glamorous hotels." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Traditions live on here: guests are greeted by a top-hatted, white-gloved doorman as before entering the opulent lobby with an imposing central staircase fitted with ornamental wrought-iron railings." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of Rome’s historic hotels with an illustrious guestbook, the Eden is beautifully decorated and works like clockwork."
Time Out
"Elegant and understated, the historic Eden retains its air of exclusivity thanks in part to its location, a street away from the often aggressive luxury of via Veneto." Full review
Star Service
"While the guest rooms and common areas are chief interests, the dining room piques the interest of gourmands, its Michelin star brightening up place. " Full review
i
Request a room with a balcony, though all are small Juliet models.
BlackBook
"Starwood gone Italian. Modern cream accents and designer furniture are brought to life with brass cherubs and Roman statues."