Hotel Raphael - Relais & Chateaux, Rome

Bio Hotel Raphaël, a 5-star luxury hotel, is located near Piazza Navona in Rome. The hotel is a short walk from high fashion boutiques and luxury shopping streets. The structure incorporates green building ecology and solar technology. A cascade of American vine, wisteria, and bougainvillea covers the facade facing Largo Febo.

Architect Richard Meier designed two floors and Mater Terrae restaurant. The rooms feature leather, oak, Carrara marble, and Nero Portoro finishes. Meier's design uses white to enhance the colors. The rooms and restaurant use materials meeting green building standards.

The Bio Hotel Raphaël has 50 rooms, including 10 suites and 10 executive suites. Rooms have a blend of traditional style and modern design with precious materials. Each elegant bathroom features a bathrobe, slippers, and Bulgari courtesy set. Wired internet is available. Some rooms are modern-designed by Richard Meier and have oak furnishings. Rooms feature a satellite flat-screen TV and a minibar.

The hotel features Mater Terrae, an organic restaurant. Chef Pietro Leemann, founder of Joia Restaurant in Milan, collaborates with the restaurant. The restaurant serves organic, vegan, and biodynamic dishes. The menu is updated seasonally with fresh products from selected suppliers. A full buffet breakfast is available, including bacon, sausages, charcuterie, an egg station, a juice station, baked goods, and made-to-order coffee. The restaurant has a 360° view of Rome.

Hotel Raphael is near Piazza Navona, Castel Sant'Angelo, and Piazza San Pietro. The Spanish Steps and Spagna Metro station are nearby. The concierge service offers restaurant recommendations, ticket purchases, and advice for exploring Rome. The hotel is part of the Relais & Château chain since 2010.