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Hotel EdenvsVilla Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Eden - Dorchester Collection is the choice of most reviewers compared to Gran Melia Rome. Hotel Eden - Dorchester Collection scores 86 with approval from 17 reviews such as Concierge, Afar Magazine and BlackBook.
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Via Ludovisi 49, 00187 Rome
From $614/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Just off Via Veneto, this former private residence is one of Rome’s most enchanting hotels with an inviting lobby and a fireplace that blazes in winter."
Frommer's "Rome's top choice for discerning travelers who like their comforts striking but not ostentatious." Full review
Concierge "The stately Eden is close enough to the Spanish Steps to be central, but because it's tucked away on a quiet street, it retains a tranquil feel."
Fodor's "One of Rome's top luxury lodgings... this superlative hotel combines dashing elegance, exquisitely lush interiors, and stunning vistas with true Italian hospitality." Full review
Lonely Planet "Impeccable service, refined rooms and superb views are the deal at the Eden, one of Rome’s most glamorous hotels." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Traditions live on here: guests are greeted by a top-hatted, white-gloved doorman as before entering the opulent lobby with an imposing central staircase fitted with ornamental wrought-iron railings." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of Rome’s historic hotels with an illustrious guestbook, the Eden is beautifully decorated and works like clockwork."
Time Out "Elegant and understated, the historic Eden retains its air of exclusivity thanks in part to its location, a street away from the often aggressive luxury of via Veneto." Full review
Star Service "While the guest rooms and common areas are chief interests, the dining room piques the interest of gourmands, its Michelin star brightening up place. " Full review
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Request a room with a balcony, though all are small Juliet models.
BlackBook "Starwood gone Italian. Modern cream accents and designer furniture are brought to life with brass cherubs and Roman statues."
Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World Star Service BlackBook
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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."
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"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
