Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Hotel Raphael Rome Style: Boutique/Design Largo Febo 2 Piazza Navona Rome Italy

Hotel Raphael Rome
Style: Boutique/Design
Largo Febo 2
Piazza Navona
Rome
Italy

Rooms: 50
In the very heart of Rome, just nearby the vibrant Piazza Navona, there is a five star deluxe celebrated hotel; a new entry in 2010 of the prestigious "family" of the Relais & Chateaux.

From its astonishing ivy-covered facade this magnificent "maison" will immerse you in a world of charm located a few steps away from the Pantheon, Spanish Steps and St. Peter's Church: an ideal base to experience the elegance of Rome.

Launched as a hotel in 1963 by Spartaco Vannoni (1922-1980), the Hotel Raphael is a real museum of art: paintings, lithographs, sculptures, antiquarian artifacts, a valuable collection of Picasso ceramics and Mayan art may be seen throughout the lobby.

Overlooking the roofs, the terrace Bramante is waiting for you to enjoy gastronomic cuisine while contemplating the magnificent view of the eternal city. Be the first to discover the two new executive floors, modern and original, signed by the American Architect Richard Meier.


Meeting Space
The magnificient and sumptuous "Sala Delle Colonne" is fully serviced for hosting conferences and meetings of every kind, but also private and exclusive banquets and events for up to 40 people.
Fine Dining on Site
The master chef Jean- Luc Fruneau invites you to discover his new creative cuisine, inspired by art, tradition and environmental sense. A discerning and excellent cuisine that favours produce in season able to keep intact their fragrance and freshness. He loves melding together unusual ingredients, showing guests surprising food harmonies, which appeal to all palates.
Fitness Center
The Hotel Raphaël provides guests a well equipped fitness centre, called "Pantheon". The different multifunctional Tecnogym machines are the most modern and up-to-date available, provided with a computer which allows guests to use them in a correct and personalized way, letting them keep fit during their stay in Rome.

Hotel Address:

Hotel Raphael Rome
Largo Febo 2
Piazza Navona
Rome
Italy

Location Summary
From the multi-level terrace of the Hotel you can enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the "eternal city". Among the authentic old roofs of the village stretches from St. Peter to Castel Sant'Angelo, with sinuous lines of the Tiber to the white bulk of the War Memorial in Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon in S. Louis of the French, the Palazzo del Quirinale, Piazza di Spagna and beyond.

Directions to Hotel
FROM FIUMICINO AIRPORT : 45 minutes by car ( 36 km ) From the airport take -A91- Roma-Fiumicino for several kms until you see large green signs for -A1- Firenze and -SS1- Via Aurelia. Follow the signs onto the GRA Grande Raccordo Anulare -A90-. After 7kms take the exit for Roma Centro Aurelio / Citta del Vaticano. You will now be on the Via Aurelia where you will continue- first to Largo Caravillani then to the Piazza San Giovanni Battista della Salle and finally- take a right onto Piazza Pio XI. From the Piazza take Via Gregorio VII which will pass through the Principe Amedeo Savoia Aosta tunnel. The tunnel exits at the Tiber River. Continue straight ahead crossing the Ponte Principe Amedeo di Savoia- turn left onto Lungotevere dei Fiorentini. Lungotevere dei Fiorentini will become Lungotevere Tor di Nona which will take you to Piazza Ponte Umberto. Please be advised that you will then be entering a restricted area marked ZTL Zona Traffico Limitato. When you arrive at the hotel inform reception and they will email your license plate number to the Traffic Department. From Piazza Ponte Umberto turn right onto Via Zanardelli and follow along to the Corso Rinascimento. Turn right onto Via dei Canestrari and proceed to Piazza Pasquino. Turn right again onto Via S. Maria dell Anima and you will then find yourself in Largo Febo at the Hotel Raphael.

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