Hotel Raffaello – Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hotel Raffaello? It’s tucked away on this narrow cobblestone street in Monti – honestly, I almost walked right past it because the entrance is so understated. But that’s actually perfect because once you’re inside, you realize you’ve found something special without all the tourist chaos that comes with the flashier places near the Colosseum. The lobby has this warm, lived-in feeling that immediately tells you this isn’t some corporate chain trying to be everything to everyone, even though it’s technically part of Best Western’s collection.

The location is seriously unbeatable if you want to experience Rome like someone who actually lives here. Via Urbana is one of those streets where you’ll find locals grabbing their morning espresso at the corner bar, not posing for Instagram shots. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the Colosseum – I mean, you can see it from some of the upper floor windows – but you’re also right in the heart of Monti, which honestly feels like Rome’s most authentic neighborhood these days. There’s this fantastic little enoteca called Il Tasso just around the corner where the owner will pour you natural wines until way too late, and you’ll stumble across tiny trattorias on these medieval side streets that don’t even have signs. The Cavour metro stop is super close too, which saved my feet more than once after long days of walking around the city.

What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to actually know the neighborhood – not just the obvious tourist spots, but they pointed me toward this incredible supplì place on Via del Boschetto that I never would have found otherwise. The rooms are comfortable without being fancy (we’re talking 3-star here, not some luxury palace), but everything works and it’s clean and quiet, which is honestly all you need when you’re spending most of your time exploring the city anyway. The breakfast situation is pretty standard continental stuff, but there’s a proper Italian coffee machine, and honestly, you’re going to want to grab cornetti from one of the local bars anyway – it’s half the price and twice as good. I will say the building is old (charming old, not falling-apart old), so if you’re on a lower floor, you might catch some street noise in the early morning when the delivery trucks start making their rounds, but it’s Rome – that’s just part of the soundtrack.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $191. Standard King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $297. Superior King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $400. Family Room with 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Tracy from United Kingdom – 1 July 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely friendly helpful staff! rooftop bar nice hotel clean just a good little hotel in good location
  
  What could be improved: Maybe breakfast could have more variety

• Excellent in every aspect. – Brian from United States – 20 June 2025 (10/10)

  Service from the staff was excellent! Way beyond expectations! Salman especially deserves 10 stars. He has been instrumental in not only our accommodations but also with dinner reservations and transportation arrangements from the airport AND to the cruise port. Highly recommend!!!
  
  What could be improved: Maybe complimentary breakfast instead of €14 / person.

• Exceptional – Tomasz from United States – 16 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location was just perfect.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Excellent peaceful stay! – Patricio from United States – 5 June 2025 (10/10)

  Warm reception, great room configuration for three people. Clean facilities and excellent location.

• Exceptional – Ian from Ireland – 23 May 2025 (10/10)

  The staff were so helpful, giving us an extra bed sheet when requested, letting us in the room early as it was ready when we arrived, and helping me bring our suitcases to the lobby when we were leaving. The breakfast was brilliant and the rooms were comfortable

• A reasonable and well located hotel – Regina from United States – 11 May 2025 (10/10)

  Wonderful breakfast with fresh squeezed orange juice. Not everyone has that. Comfortable beds, great location, etc. A very nice place to stay.
  
  What could be improved: I can’t think of anything negative to say.

• Superb – Marisa from Finland – 6 May 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location with walking distance to many locations and great restaurants, friendly staff, nice rooms with view above the ceilings. Would def come again!

• Very friendly – Jody from United Kingdom – 5 May 2025 (10/10)

  The staff
  
  What could be improved: No outdoor seating area until 5pm

• Amazing stay – Wakako from Japan – 5 May 2025 (10/10)

  Good Breakfast.
  Nice location, relatively resonable
  Nice Staff.
  
  What could be improved: None

• Exceptional – Phil from United States – 5 May 2025 (10/10)

  Location is great. Makes everything walkable in Rome. Staff is very friendly and accomodating.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

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