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Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsParco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA
Both Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA and Gran Melia Rome are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA scores marginally higher than Gran Melia Rome. Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA is ranked #15 in Rome with recommendations from 11 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA Michelin Guide Fodor's
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Via G Frescobaldi 5, 00198 Rome
From $264/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "This hotel is situated in a quiet, residential district not far from the Villa Borghese gardens. The dome of St Peter's is visible from the top floor rooms."
Fodor's "A combination of traditional elegance and contemporary pleasure: picture windows in every room with views over an ocean of green, surmounted by St. Peter's dome." Full review
Insight Guides "Beautifully located in ample grounds on the edge of Villa Borghese gardens, this luxurious modern hotel prides itself on its range of facilities and attention to detail."
Jetsetter "A grand retreat with colossal chandeliers, marble busts and a mosaic-lined pool in Rome's posh Parioli 'hood." Full review
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Be sure to check out the Decleor facial treatments at Prince spa — more than 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art indulgence.
OysterUpscale
"The Parco Dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the Parioli district near the beautiful Villa Borghese park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Parco dei Principi setting, tucked away beside Rome’s biggest park, Villa Borghese, means fewer tourists and less traffic for arriving travelers who prefer quieter hotels." Full review
Star Service " It attracts upper-midrange travelers (business and leisure) who prefer tranquility over an epicenter location such as the noisier options near the Spanish Steps. " Full review
BlackBook "We scarcely lifted a finger—except to take a few laps in the pool and sip some Taittinger whilst revitalizing at Prince Spa."
Lonely Planet "With one of the best outdoor swimming pools in central Rome, this luxury hotel perches on the edge of Villa Borghese." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A monument of Rome’s millennia-spanning love of luxury, Hotel Parco dei Principi is also one of the city’s La Dolce Vita hideaways." Full review
