"This is the Spanish chain Sol Melia's flagship in the Italian capital, and it is one of the most impressive American-style full-service hotels here. " Full review

"This sexy new Gran Melia Rome hotel is an instant magnet for those seeking a truly contemporary luxury experience in the Italian capital."

"The Gran Meliá has significant historical relevance as it was built on the ruins of the ancient Roman villa of Emperor Nero's mother." Full review

"A luxe urban resort on a hilltop close to the Vatican with an outdoor pool surrounded by botanical gardens." Full review

"Ancient Rome may have been famous for its pleasure palaces, but the city has never had a retreat that combines the conveniences of an urban hotel with the comforts of a resort." Full review

"A 116-room villa with an outdoor pool on Janiculum Hill in central Rome." Full review

"A former convent, built on the site of the suburban home of Emperor Nero's mother, this enviably located hotel in the heart of historic Rome is housed in a chic and sprawling villa, complete with panoramic cityscapes, verdant gardens and an outdoor pool." Full review

"Rome is not exactly known for relaxation, but guests at Gran Meliá Rome Villa Agrippina will have ample opportunity to do just that." Full review

"The Gran Melia Rome bills itself as an urban resort, set inside the 19th century Villa Agrippina and surrounded by gardens." Full review

"Given the sheer size of the Gran Meliá Rome, a hotel whose gardens and lawns and imposing façades are impressively out of scale with its mere 116 rooms, it’s remarkable that it occupies such prime real estate" Full review

"Newish hotel with Art Decoinspired decor and crisply furnished, very comfortable rooms."

"Each of the five floors here is dedicated to a 20C Italian artist... and the hotel is adorned with a collection of paintings, sculptures and lithographs."

"Located in the city's historical district, Fortyseven offers easy access to nearby attractions such as the Coliseum, Circus Maximus, Temple of Vesta, and Roman Forum." Full review

"Modern but very stylish with lots of modern art on display and a wonderful panoramic roof terrace and bar."

"Near the Forum and Circus Maximus, this “modern hotel dedicates each of its five levels to a different Italian artist of the twentieth century, such as Umberto Mastroianni or Emilio Greco." Full review

"This is a subdued but substantive boutique operation that continues to prove itself to be one of the best small hotels in the middle ranks." Full review

"This classy retreat sits at the back of the Roman Forum near the Bocca della Verità." Full review

"The comforts are entirely up to date, with details like smart TVs and Nespresso machines...it’s equipped with a multitude of common spaces, from the gym and Turkish bath to the private cinema" Full review