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Reid Bramblett, a Frommer's Travel Guides writer and travel expert, has his own website devoted to insider's travel tips. ReidsGuides.com will help you plan your trip, inspire you to travel, and save you tons of cash along the way. Of particular interest to the Modern Traveler are his hotel picks. Several of them, like the Hotel Aventino, Hotel San Anselmo , Hotel Raphael (pictured)and Albergo Abruzzi are also favorites of this blog. The rest of Reid's choices must be worth looking into indeed! Readers: Which hotel in Rome is your favorite?

Just behind the Piazza Navona is a classic, the Hotel Raphael . Moderately priced for Rome in the low season (rates start at 250 Euros) and more expensive in the high season (450 Euros) the Raphael is famous for its museum-quality art collection, Richard Meier designed rooms on the third floor, and rooftop restaurant and garden with views of the entire historic district. You will certainly enjoy walking out of your hotel to cafes, restaurants, shopping and sights all in the heart of Rome.