Review date: 20th October 2007

We've stayed at the Raphael a few times now and have enjoyed each visit.

One of the nice things about the Hotel Raphael is the that they do seem to keep the staff and that makes a difference. Especially as the restaurant staff have excellent memories for their customers and are more than prepared to provide the service that one expects from a decent hotel.

Rooms are a good size and to a modern design and the beds are comfortable. Bathrooms are a good size and profer enough space for two people to shower simultaneously as well as do teeth etc without getting in each others way. Which is great. Did I mention that there's Bulgari toileteries as well? Well there are.

One of the other great things about the Hotel Raphael is the location. It's only a matter of 50 meters or so to Piazza Navona. Which makes it wonderful base from which to explore Rome.

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