Hotel Raffaello, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

“On a scale 1 through 10, this hotel gets a 20”

Just returned, here are some things about our hotel stay hoping it might be useful :) -We stayed at the BW Hotel Raffaello in Rome Monti and would absolutely stay again. It was walkable to a lot; 20 minutes to the Spanish Steps (great area, lots of good shopping) and 10 minutes to the Colosseum.… more

Just returned, here are some things about our hotel stay hoping it might be useful :) -We stayed at the BW Hotel Raffaello in Rome Monti and would absolutely stay again. It was walkable to a lot; 20 minutes to the Spanish Steps (great area, lots of good shopping) and 10 minutes to the Colosseum. We also accidentally walked to Villa Borghese which was the highlight of the trip. Every road we walked down felt we took a lucky turn because of everything we saw. The only bummer is that the rooftop bar was closed for the season. The weather was in the 50s-60s the whole time, so we spent plenty of time on the terrace :) -This hotel is within walking distance of so many little retail shops, cheap souvenir shops and really nice cafes and trattorias. The rooms were remarkably, comfortable and not as small as you would think for a European hotel. The beds were VERY comfortable. The windows opened fully so we had lots of fresh air. I chose it based on location, price and the aesthetic. The rooms were so beautiful. The hotel and the staff exceeded all of my expectations. The breakfast was very satisfying (American coffee *AND* Cappuccino) and they have a free coffee spot in the lobby with *fresh* pastries, twenty four hours a day. I looked forward to those croissants every day. -We had collapsible water bottles (I don't know where to get them because we were given them as a gift before we left) which came in super handy because the water out of the public fountains was much more refreshing than any bottled water we bought. -There is a laundromat right around the corner where you can drop off to be washed and folded for you and it was done within a few hours. They are open 830a-9p. We did this for 25 euro for one basket, but they use a heavy perfume, so we could not wear the clean clothes and we have to rewash when we got home. This might not bother other people, but I am very sensitive to smell. -If you stay in this hotel I do recommend a balcony room. The terrace is like a private garden where I was able to enjoy my little coffee and croissant treat. However, there are only two rooms that have a terrace and not a lot of privacy between the two. Room 502 is double the size of 506 as the two terrace rooms. -Small elevators fit 4 people, or 1 or 2 with luggage. That said, we never had a problem and made a lot of use of the stairs anyway. -Great water pressure and water temp for the showers. They also offered full-sized shower products like you see in regular American hotels. The quality of these products were great, because we didn't have to pack toiletries except for a small bar of soap, because because I like having that option as a personal preference. The toilet paper rolls are very small and we went through toilet paper very quickly in the hotel. They keep little plastic bags handy to dispose of feminine hygiene products. They do have a good hair dryer but no iron. The bathrooms were not as small as we originally expected. Lots of space to spread out. -The staff were extraordinarily helpful when we needed to call a taxi, which is what we did when we left for the airport. We wanted to use up our euro, and these taxis accepted euro. But we used the FreeNow app for 90% of the taxis, we needed, and this was way more convenient. Long story short, I would recommend this hotel without any hesitation. And I will plan to stay here again.

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“Hotel in Roma”

We had a fabulous stay at this hotel. The location was great , just a 10min walk from Roma Termini and then 10-15min walk to the colleseum. Very ideal! All the staff were super friendly and very knowledgeable of restaurants to try. One morning it was raining, and the hotel had umbrellas for us to … more

We had a fabulous stay at this hotel. The location was great , just a 10min walk from Roma Termini and then 10-15min walk to the colleseum. Very ideal! All the staff were super friendly and very knowledgeable of restaurants to try. One morning it was raining, and the hotel had umbrellas for us to take on our day of sightseeing, such a great gesture! The beds were very comfy, and the bathroom was spectacular with all the toiletries you would need...and an added bonus of super fluffy towels . If I'm back in the area on holiday I would definitely stay here again.

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“Lovely Italian hotel.”

Just a lovely hotel. It was a walk away from the centre. The beds were comfy, the place was spotlessly clean. My friend had asked for two single beds, on booking and slippers no slippers were provided, but it was fine with a king size and the room size was perfect for a few nights. The supermark… more

Just a lovely hotel. It was a walk away from the centre. The beds were comfy, the place was spotlessly clean. My friend had asked for two single beds, on booking and slippers no slippers were provided, but it was fine with a king size and the room size was perfect for a few nights. The supermarket was next door. The only thing missing... a bottle opener. I bought one from the shop but it was pricey! A great break in Rome. On the last morning we treated ourselves to a breakfast which was lovely. The lady was lovely bringing us scrambled egg once it was ready. Thanks for a lovely stay in room 212.

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“Good hotel in an excellent location”

Very good hotel in walking distance to most cites and from/to the main railway station, Roma Termini. Always very helpful and nice staff, ok rooms even if they are on the smaller side, but I'm mainly here to sleep. Good sleep quality, even being so central. Nice and clean bathroom.