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The BeehivevsVilla Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World

Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, The Beehive scores marginally higher than Gran Melia Rome. The Beehive scores 84 with endorsements from 12 reviewers including Time Out, Oyster and Afar Magazine.

The Beehive
8/10
Via Marghera 8, 00185 Rome
From $0/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
  • Multilingual
  • Air Conditioning
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This ecological – and economical – bright yellow hotel is run by an American couple. Basic but very well-decorated doubles – all of which share bathrooms – and more spartan dorms, plus..."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A hip, alternative budget hotel near Termini station where you can go organic in the on-site caffè, or lounge the afternoon away in the lovely garden or reading lounge." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A chic but incredibly cheap option near Termini station run by an American couple with a dorm room, apartments and guest rooms decorated in a colourful contemporary style."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A friendly budget travelers’ haven, with its own small vegetarian eatery, stylish decor with lots of modern art, and a lovely patio."
Oyster Oyster
2.0
"The Beehive is a great value for tourists who enjoy the young, energetic vibe of a hostel." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Beehive Hotel and Cafe located not far from Termini train station, is a stylish, affordable spot to stay." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Owned by two American expats, the Beehive is an affordable eco-conscious hostel two blocks from Termini station with private rooms and dormitory options." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A boutique hostel with a whimsical style and an eco-conscious vibe, The Beehive's many personal touches give it the feel of a 'home away from home'." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Conceived as part hostel, part hotel, The Beehive is a unique lodging experience." Full review
EuroCheapo EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The Beehive Hotel is an eco-friendly one-star hotel near Termini Station with stylish private and shared rooms at low rates." Full review
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The Beehive Hotel also has a small café, which can cater to vegan and gluten-free requirements upon request—something not so easy to find in Rome.
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Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World
8/10
Via del Gianicolo 3, 00165 Rome
From $297/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Star 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 BlackBook
"This sexy new Gran Melia Rome hotel is an instant magnet for those seeking a truly contemporary luxury experience in the Italian capital."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"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 Jetsetter
"A luxe urban resort on a hilltop close to the Vatican with an outdoor pool surrounded by botanical gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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 Condé Nast Traveler
"A 116-room villa with an outdoor pool on Janiculum Hill in central Rome." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"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 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 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 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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