Hotel Raphaël – Relais & Châteaux Rome

Hotel Raphaël sits a short walk from Piazza Navona, with the Pantheon under 400 metres away on foot. The ivy-covered facade hides interiors full of antiques and original art, and the rooftop terrace looks across the domes and rooftops of the old centre. You step out of the door straight into the lanes of central Rome, with major sights reachable on foot rather than by taxi or metro.

The Standard double room is dressed in warm tones, with traditional furniture and good-sized windows. Breakfast is included and served each morning. There is a marble bathroom, and the hotel keeps the quiet, formal feel you expect from a Relais and Châteaux property. The rooftop terrace is the highlight for an evening drink before dinner, with a view over the rooftops nearby.

Piazza Navona is about 130 metres away, so you are among the fountains and cafes within a minute or two. The Pantheon is roughly 391 metres on foot. Ponte Sant'Angelo and the river crossing toward Castel Sant'Angelo sit about 521 metres away, and the Passetto di Borgo is close by at around 309 metres. From this base you can reach the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps without much walking.

Couples who want a quiet, classic base in central Rome and prefer to walk to the main sights rather than use transport. Good for a short city break of two or three nights.