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Bio Hotel Raphael - Relais ChateauxvsHotel Ponte Sisto
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux scores slightly higher than Hotel Ponte Sisto. Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux comes in at 84 with recommendations from 11 publications including Star Service, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Bio Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Oyster 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
OysterUpscale
"Hotel Raphael is an upscale boutique property located just off Piazza Navona, in the historic center of Rome." Full review
Hotel Ponte Sisto Frommer's
Fodor's DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service Oyster
Via dei Pettinari 64, 00186 Rome
From $88/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Occupying prime real estate, this restored Renaissance palazzo... is one of Rome's choice small inns." Full review
Fodor's "With one of the prettiest patio-courtyards in Rome (Europe?), this hotel—a gorgeously renovated palazzo—offers its own blissful definition of Pax Romana." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A converted monastic complex, the hotel is modern in feel, with abundant terraces and a lovely cloister with restaurant and bar."
Time Out "The buzzy campo dé Fiori and Trastevere neighbourhoods, equidistant from the hotel, are a short stroll away." Full review
Star Service "In spite of its popularity with groups, the hotel boasts an off-the-beaten-path locale that is delightful." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hotel Ponte Sisto’s location, smack in the heart of historic Rome, is just one reason to book a stay." Full review
