In the trendy Monti district, close to the Colosseum and Termini station
Simple, clean rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs
Daily buffet breakfast in classically elegant room
Top floor rooms have lovely private terraces
Free coffee and tea available all day in the lobby
Small business corner with computer
Free Wi-Fi
Helpful staff
Rooms have bland decor and tiny showers
Small elevator that doesn’t stop at all floors
The 41-room Raffaello Hotel is a basic mid-range option in a 19th-century building with a decent breakfast buffet in Rome’s trendy Monti district. While the quaint, historic neighborhood is filled with bars, restaurants, and art galleries, the vintage cool doesn’t exactly extend to the Hotel Raffaello -- rooms are a bit dated with patterned bedspreads. They do have some old-fashioned charm, though, and for the low rates they're hard to top. Travelers with a similar budget looking for a more modern property might also want to check out the SuiteDreams Hotel.
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Scene
Historic mid-range hotel
Off a cobblestone street and behind an attractive, historic facade, the Raffaello Hotel is simple and classic. A small lobby has floral couches and throw rugs, and is overlooked by the pink-walled breakfast room. There’s a small business corner with a computer where free coffee and tea are on offer, along with croissants and juice. While decor is on the dated side, a warm staff gives the hotel an inviting feel.
Location
Quiet area of a trendy neighborhood, close to the Colosseum
This hotel is in a restricted traffic zone in an artsy neighborhood that’s convenient to the Termini train station. It’s a 15-minute walk to the Colosseum, while attractions in the historic center, including the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, are a 20-minute walk away.
Rooms
Clean and comfortable, with bland decor
The 41 air-conditioned rooms at Raffaello Hotel vary in size -- and some feature a balcony or terrace -- but all are decorated with the same classic blue, red, and gold color scheme. Decor includes blue and gold carpeting, floral bedspreads, and matching curtains. There are small flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea kettles. Bathrooms are large, but the plastic shower stalls are tiny.
Features
Buffet breakfast and pillow menu
Along with a buffet breakfast -- which has an area reserved for gluten-free products -- the hotel offers free coffee and tea in the lobby throughout the day. Concierge service is also available and the hotel has guests select their ideal pillow from a menu.
