Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsHotel d'Inghilterra Roma - Starhotels Collezione
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Gran Melia Rome is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel d'Inghilterra Roma - Starhotels Collezione. Gran Melia Rome is ranked #26 in Rome with recommendations from 8 reviews including Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World Show All Reviews
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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 d'Inghilterra Roma - Starhotels Collezione
Via Bocca di Leone 14, 00187 Rome
From $232/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"This old favourite... is pretty good value compared to the cost of hotels of similar quality in this location."
Michelin Guide
"This hotel has the charming ambience of an elegant private house with delightful, individual- style guestrooms." Full review
Frommer's
"Rome's most fashionable small hotel." Full review
Fodor's
"It has a marvelous residential feel and a staff that is as warm as the surroundings are velvety—first-floor salons resemble old sepia-toned photographs." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated between Via Condotti and Via Borgogna, the Hotel d’Inghilterra originally served as a guesthouse for the Torlonia princes during the 17th century." Full review
Star Service
"Its elevated service standards create a perfect pitch for demanding travelers in search of a sophisticated aerie in the heart of the Eternal City." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Hotel d'Inghilterra is an iconic hotel located in the center of the old city, just a few minutes walk away from the Spanish Steps." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Historic credentials, a location right in the heart of the boutique-lined former artists’ quarter at the foot of the Spanish Steps, and an intimate, clubby atmosphere make this Roman luxe townhouse hotel a bit of an insider option that inspires fierce loyalty among its many aficionados." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"Situated in a 16th-century guesthouse near Via Borgognona...its old-world panache makes the sitting rooms off the lobby an elegant spot to take tea."