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Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsHotel Cellini
Both Residenza Cellini and Gran Melia Rome are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Residenza Cellini ranks marginally higher than Gran Melia Rome. Residenza Cellini ranks #41 in Rome with praise from 7 reviews like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
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
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Via Modena 5, 00184 Rome
From $183/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide "The rooms here are comfortable and large with a slightly old-fashioned feel."
Fodor's "Fresh flowers in the foyer help make this small, family-run residence close to Termini Station feel like a gracious home." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Romantic and utterly endearing, this pensione has six bedrooms, each decorated with great care: antiques, fresh flowers, and every detail you could ask for."
Time Out "This delightfully luminous residenza has huge rooms with faux-antique wooden furniture, parquet flooring and comfy beds." Full review
Oyster2.0
"The 11-room Residenza Cellini is a small, family-run hotel that occupies the third and fifth floors of a large building near the Republica metro station." Full review
Frommer's "The feeling of refinement begins the second you walk through the door...antique-styled rooms are proudly 19th century, with thick walls, solid furnishings, and handsome parquet floors" Full review
Lonely Planet "This charming, family-run place on a quiet road parallel to Via Nazionale offers spacious, elegant rooms, all with satellite TV and jacuzzi or hydro-massage shower." Full review
