Raphael Srl

What Raphael Srl does

Raphael S.r.l. operates Bio Hotel Raphaël, a 5-star Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel located at Largo Febo 2, behind Piazza Navona in Rome's historic center. Founded in 1963 by Spartaco Vannoni and now led by his son Roberto Vannoni (Maître de Maison) alongside Director Giordana Nardi, the company is a privately held Italian S.r.l. with no external investors or parent company. The property comprises 50 rooms, including 20 suites such as Classic, Superior, Deluxe Suites, and Richard Meier-designed Executive Rooms and Suites. The Mater Terrae rooftop restaurant, operated since 2014 in collaboration with Chef Pietro Leemann of Joia (Milan), offers biological, biodynamic, vegetarian, and vegan cuisine and was awarded the first Michelin Green Star in an Italian metropolis in 2022. Additional on-property operations include a Bistrot Bar (open 11:00-23:00), concierge services, private tours, event and wedding hosting, and digital gift cards in €200/€500/€1000 denominations.

The business is differentiated by a combination of sustainability credentials and curated cultural assets: Casa Clima-certified bio-construction using hemp, straw, pressed clay, and wood; ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 45001 certifications; Bio Hotels membership; Relais & Châteaux affiliation since 2010; and an in-house art collection featuring works by Miró, Picasso, De Chirico, and Maya art. Revenue is generated through nightly room rates (with 5-15% multi-night and prepaid discount packages), restaurant tasting menus at €140-€180 per person plus €60-€75 wine pairings, Bistrot Bar sales, gift cards, and concierge fees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer only — through the company's own booking engine (raphaelhotel.com, biohotelraphael.com), phone, email, and on-site concierge — with no third-party OTA partnerships mentioned. Marketing relies on the company's own website, email, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Tripadvisor, LinkedIn), press coverage (Le Figaro, La Cucina Italiana, L'Espresso), and referrals from the Relais & Châteaux global network.

Name

Raphael Srl

Legal name

Raphael S.r.l.

Website

https://raphaelhotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raphael Srl operates Bio Hotel Raphaël, a 5-star Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel with 50 rooms in Rome's historic center near Piazza Navona. It serves affluent travelers with sustainable bio-accommodation, a Michelin Green Star vegetarian rooftop restaurant, concierge services, and private event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Art & Culture (Gallery/Museum) Hotels (THAGADAC), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Boutique hospitality services
• Organic vegetarian cuisine
• Hotel concierge services
• Eco-friendly hotels

Headquarters

HQ city

Borgo Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: 5-star luxury hotel with 50 rooms and suites, including standard rooms, Superior rooms, Deluxe suites, and Richard Meier Executive rooms. Revenue from nightly room rates with various special offer packages (3, 4, 5+ night stays with 5-15% discounts).
2. Restaurant Mater Terrae: Rooftop gourmet restaurant with biological, biodynamic, vegan and vegetarian cuisine. Offers tasting menus (4, 6, or 7 courses) ranging from €140-€180 per person, plus wine pairing options at €60-75 per person.
3. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards valid for restaurant dining experiences and general hotel vouchers available in €200, €500, and €1000 denominations.
4. Bistrot Bar: Bistrot Bar Mater Terrae open daily 11:00-23:00 with cocktail bar menu.
5. Concierge Services: Paid services including airport/station transfers, private tours, event tickets, and exclusive experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Raphael Srl operates Bio Hotel Raphaël, a 5-star Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel in Rome's historic center near Piazza Navona, offering accommodation across 50 rooms and suites (including Richard Meier-designed executive floors). The company also operates the rooftop Mater Terrae organic/biodynamic vegetarian restaurant (Michelin Green Star), gift cards, concierge services (transfers, tours, tickets), private guided tours, and wedding and event hosting.

Product overview

Raphael Srl operates Bio Hotel Raphaël, a 5-star Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel in Rome's historic center near Piazza Navona. The company offers a unified hospitality experience combining accommodation (50 rooms including 20 suites), the Mater Terrae organic restaurant, gift card products for dining experiences, special stay packages, private tours, and concierge services. The property features Richard Meier-designed executive rooms and holds various quality and environmental certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mater Terrae: The hotel's signature bio restaurant on the rooftop terrace offering organic, biodynamic, vegetarian and vegan cuisine with 360-degree views of Rome. Run in collaboration with Chef Pietro Leemann since 2014. Awarded Michelin Green Star.

Products and services

• Hotel Raphaël Accommodation Five-star luxury hotel accommodation with 50 rooms and suites including Classic Rooms, Superior Rooms, Deluxe Suites, Richard Meier Executive Rooms and Suites, and signature suites (Suite Navona, Suite Bramante, Terrace Suite); amenities include Smart TV with international channels, Sky pay-per-view, Bose entertainment, free Cisco Meraki WiFi, minibar, and marble bathrooms.
• Mater Terrae Restaurant Organic, biodynamic, vegetarian and vegan gourmet restaurant on the hotel's rooftop terrace with 360° views over Rome, operated in culinary collaboration with Michelin-starred Chef Pietro Leemann since 2014; awarded a Michelin Green Star in 2022 (the first in an Italian metropolis).
• Gift Cards

Quantifiable outcome

• First Michelin Green Star in an Italian metropolis (Rome)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• La Manuelina (Recco)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Since January 2018, the hotel collaborates with the historic La Manuelina restaurant of the Carbone family, famous for its excellent Focaccia col Formaggio di Recco. The partnership offers guests a taste of this traditional Ligurian specialty on the hotel's rooftop terrace.
• Pietro Leemann / Joia Restaurant (Milan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration since 2014 with Chef Pietro Leemann, founder of Joia Restaurant in Milan (1 Michelin Star). Leemann provides the holistic vision and culinary direction for the Mater Terrae restaurant's organic, biodynamic, vegetarian, and vegan menu.
• Relais & ChâteauxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010The Bio Hotel Raphaël has been affiliated to the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association since 2010. This international association is known worldwide for its strict and high acceptance standards and systematic quality control of its affiliates. The affiliation provides global brand recognition and access to a network of luxury hospitality properties.
• Bio HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the Bio Hotels association, which promotes sustainable and biological hospitality practices. The hotel shares its phone number and email with the Bio Hotels portfolio for telemarketing purposes in accordance with guest preferences.
• Richard MeiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican architect Richard Meier (Pritzker Prize winner) was entrusted with the concept and design of two entire floors of the hotel and the Mater Terrae restaurant. His signature style featuring white, elegant leather and oak wood finishes, alternating with Carrara marble and Nero Portoro, defines the contemporary luxury aesthetic of the property.
• Il Buon RicordominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mater Terrae restaurant is a member of the 'Il Buon Ricordo' association, which promotes Italian territorial cuisine. The restaurant's signature dish 'Rinascimento Italiano' (artichoke tortello) allows guests to receive a complimentary ceramic plate from Vietri sul Mare.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The First Roma Arte: Boutique luxury hotel near Piazza del Popolo in Rome with strong contemporary art focus. Comparable as a heritage-boutique property with art-themed positioning and refined service, competing for culturally-engaged luxury travelers in Rome.
• Villa Laetitia: Boutique luxury hotel in a former early-20th-century villa along the Tiber in Rome. Comparable as a heritage-boutique luxury property with curated art and event hosting, though with smaller scale and a more residential positioning.

Direct peers

• Hotel de la Ville: Rocco Forte Hotels' luxury property atop the Spanish Steps in Rome. Comparable as a competing 5-star luxury hotel with rooftop dining, contemporary design, and premium positioning aimed at luxury and cultural travelers in Rome's historic core.
• Hotel de Russie: 5-star luxury hotel in central Rome operated by Rocco Forte Hotels, located between Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna. Comparable as a competing luxury heritage property in Rome's historic center targeting affluent travelers with similar premium positioning and concierge-driven service.
• Hotel Eden Roma: 5-star Dorchester Collection luxury hotel near Via Veneto in Rome. Comparable as a competing internationally-affiliated luxury heritage hotel offering refined accommodation, fine dining, and concierge services to similar affluent travelers in central Rome.
• Portrait Roma: Boutique luxury hotel on Via Condotti in central Rome operated by Lungarno Collection (Ferragamo family). Comparable as a competing high-end boutique property with Italian design pedigree and personalized service targeting luxury shoppers and cultural travelers.
• Hotel Hassler Roma: Family-owned 5-star luxury hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps in Rome. Comparable as a competing independently-operated heritage luxury property with a Michelin-starred restaurant and strong art collection, serving similar affluent travelers.
• Hotel Majestic Roma: 5-star luxury hotel near Via Veneto in Rome, member of Leading Hotels of the World. Comparable as a competing independently-positioned heritage luxury property with fine dining and rooftop terraces catering to similar high-end traveler segments.

Broad incumbents

• The St. Regis Rome: Historic 5-star luxury hotel operated by Marriott's St. Regis brand in central Rome. Comparable as a competing full-service luxury heritage hotel with fine dining and concierge service, though operating under a larger global hospitality brand with broader distribution.
• Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese: 5-star luxury hotel near Villa Borghese operated by Sofitel (Accor). Comparable as a competing luxury heritage property in central Rome with fine dining and premium amenities, though operating under a larger international hospitality group.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biohotelraphael

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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