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Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsHotel Locarno
Hotel Locarno Rome and Gran Melia Rome are both recommended by experts. Overall, Hotel Locarno Rome is the choice of most professionals compared to Gran Melia Rome. Hotel Locarno Rome ranks #20 in Rome with endorsements from 11 reviews including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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 Locarno
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Via della Penna, 22, 00186 Rome
From $269/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide Star
"Arguably the most characterful and inviting hotel in central Rome."
Frommer's "If you'd like to experience Rome the way visitors such as Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks did in the 1920s, head for this monument to Art Deco." Full review
Concierge "If you book into this art deco landmark, make sure to reserve in the new wing of the hotel."
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If you book into this art deco landmark, make sure to reserve in the new wing of the hotel.
Travel + Leisure "Located just a four-minute walk from Piazza del Popolo, this Art Deco hotel consists of the original 1925 building and an annexed 1905 palazzo." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A gorgeous Art-Deco hotel, with many original fittings intact in public spaces and bedrooms, the Locarno is a step away from Piazza del Popolo."
Star Service "Blessed with a colorful yet efficient staff, Hotel Locarno is in possession of a "love it or leave it" attitude that speaks to the quirky nostalgic flavor that inhabits each room." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A hotspot for artists and creatives such as Mimmo Palladino, Enzo Cucchi and Federico Fellini since the 1960s, this Art Deco jewel remains simultaneously sceney and classic." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Hotel Locarno has bags of charm, a sterling location near the glorious Piazza del Popolo, and it’s not unreasonably priced." Full review
Afar Magazine "On a warm spring night, the smell of blooming wisteria on the patio of this fashionable hotel makes it a perfect place to while away happy hour." Full review
OysterUpscale
"One of the more legendary institutions in Rome, upscale Hotel Locarno has been drawing scene-savvy locals and travelers essentially since opening in 1925." Full review
