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Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsHotel Palazzo Manfredi ??? Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Gran Melia Rome ranks marginally higher than Palazzo Manfredi - Relais & Chateaux. Gran Melia Rome comes in at #26 in Rome with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and The Telegraph.
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 Palazzo Manfredi ??? Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Via Labicana 125, Rome
From $288/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Rooms are very comfortable, service is great and it has a superb restaurant too."
Michelin Guide "Without a doubt the hotel's most striking feature is its delightful roof-garden terrace, which is perfect for a relaxing breakfast or romantic dinner."
Concierge "This pretty pink palazzo, with its foundations in the Ludus Magnus (ancient Rome's gladiator training school), is about as close as you can sleep to the Colosseum."
Jetsetter "With some of the best views of the Colosseum — and standing right on the Ludus Magnus, the site of an ancient gladiator school — the 16-room Palazzo Manfredi winks at its aristocratic..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Exuding exclusivity and intimate reserve, this gorgeous five-star charms at every turn." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This luxury boutique hotel stands out for its incredible views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The palazzo also rents five gorgeous apartments, penthouses, and lofts, where you can live like a count... but with all the services of a hotel." Full review
Star Service "This fine, well-run Relais & Chateaux hotel fits R&C's mission statement to a T and even manages to outclass the Fortyseven Hotel. " Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"It makes no secret of its luxury cachet, this 16-room gem so close to the Colosseum that you can almost hear the lions roar." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "With close-ups of the Colosseum just outside bedroom windows, Hotel Palazzo Manfredi is a 16th-century palazzo with all the opulent Roman trimmings." Full review
