<p>With its facade covered in ivy, the Raphael, just a stone&rsquo;s throw from the Pantheon and St Peter&rsquo;s Basilica, is the ideal starting point to experience the elegance of Rome. Come and discover this magnificent residence, a small museum itself, with works of art including sculptures, paintings, lithographs, antiques and collections of Picasso ceramics and Mayan art. Above the rooftops, the flower-filled terrace is the place to savour an organic and natural cuisine, whilst contemplating the magnificent panoramic views of the city. Discover the two new modern and original &ldquo;executive floors&rdquo; bearing the signature of the renowned American architect Richard Meier.<br /> <br /> Our restaurant Mater Terrae and two of our Hotel&rsquo;s floors were conceived and designed by American architect&nbsp;<a href="http://www.richardmeier.com/" target="new" title="Richard Meier">Richard Meier</a>, with rooms and suites bearing his unique signature in each detail. Oak paneling and leather surface alternate with statuary grade Carrara marble, splendid yellow Siena, black Portoro and Navona travertine. All these elements as a whole create a masterpiece of contemporary architecture.<br /> <br /> The uniqueness of Rapha&euml;l Hotel&rsquo;s Executive floors, designed by Richard Meier, reflects the philosophy of the architect who believes that white is the most beautiful and interesting color.<br /> For Richard Meier &ldquo;within white you can see all the colors of the rainbow&rdquo;; this color is almost always transformed and redesigned by the light.</p>