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Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsHotel Dei Mellini
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gran Melia Rome ranks slightly higher than Hotel Dei Mellini. Gran Melia Rome scores 83 with approval from 8 sources such as Jetsetter, Forbes Travel Guide and BlackBook.
Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World
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Via del Gianicolo 3, 00165 Rome
From $297/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "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
BlackBook "This sexy new Gran Melia Rome hotel is an instant magnet for those seeking a truly contemporary luxury experience in the Italian capital."
OysterLuxury
"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
Jetsetter "A luxe urban resort on a hilltop close to the Vatican with an outdoor pool surrounded by botanical gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure "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
Condé Nast Traveler "A 116-room villa with an outdoor pool on Janiculum Hill in central Rome." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"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
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"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
Fodor's "The Gran Melia Rome bills itself as an urban resort, set inside the 19th century Villa Agrippina and surrounded by gardens." Full review
Michelin Guide "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
Hotel Dei Mellini
Frommer's Fodor's Oyster
DK Eyewitness Star Service Jetsetter
Via Muzio Clementi, 81, 00193 Rome
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This neoclassical hotel is a choice place for Vatican pilgrims." Full review
Fodor's "On the west bank of the Tiber between the Spanish Steps and St. Peter's Basilica (a three-minute stroll from Piazza del Popolo), this place has style to match its setting." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Hotel Dei Mellini is an 80-room boutique in a peaceful neighborhood near the Vatican." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A comfortable hotel with a boutique ambience, Dei Mellini mixes copious modern art with old-fashioned elegance."
Star Service "This unassuming style maven is one of the better midrange hotels, and a star in this location." Full review
Jetsetter "Elegant 19th-century palazzo between the Vatican and the Spanish Steps, with a roof garden and a private art collection." Full review
