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Portrait RomavsBio Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Portrait Roma scores significantly better than Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux. Portrait Roma comes in at #3 in Rome with recommendations from 16 sources such as The Telegraph, Departures and Hideaway Report.
Portrait Roma
Rough Guide
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
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Via Bocca Di Leone 23, 00187 Rome
From $463/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide Star
"This converted townhouse... is a bastion of luxury and comfort."
Concierge "As in all Ferragamo hotels, the details are the strong point—exquisite lighting, a large plasma TV above a faux stack of wood that evokes a cozy fireplace, a brightly colored cashmere throw."
Travel + Leisure "Rome’s four-story Portrait Suites, centrally located near the Spanish Steps, is part of the Lungarno Hotels group, owned by the Ferragamo family." Full review
Time Out "Opened in 2006, Portrait Suites is the latest in a growing portfolio of luxury boutique hotels owned by fashion designer Salvatore Ferragamo." Full review
Afar Magazine "Tucked behind an unassuming facade on a side street off the busy Via dei Condotti, the Portrait Roma is part of the Lungarno Collection, a small group of boutique hotels owned by the Ferragamo fashion." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Ferragamo family’s first Rome hotel is a discreet property with 14 suites and studios above its men’s flagship luxury store on Via Condotti." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This 14-suite bolthole, a short sashay from the Spanish Steps, is one of the city’s most stylish luxe options, lent panache by Michele Bonan’s tasteful contemporary-retro design scheme." Full review
Departures "This 14-room Roman hideaway created by the Ferragamo family has neatly filled the niche for fashion types who want an intimate pied-a-terre with the type of amenities that make it one-of-a-kind." Full review
National Geographic "New boutique hotel, around the corner from the Spanish Steps." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Stylish townhouse hotel owned by the Ferragamo family and situated at the heart of Rome’s premier shopping district adjacent to the Spanish Steps." Full review
Bio Hotel Raphael - Relais Chateaux Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Star Service
Frommer's Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
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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
OysterUpscale
"Hotel Raphael is an upscale boutique property located just off Piazza Navona, in the historic center of Rome." Full review
