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Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the WorldvsThe Britannia Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Gran Melia Rome scores slightly higher than The Britannia Hotel. Gran Melia Rome comes in at #27 in Rome with praise from 8 reviews including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
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."
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"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
The Britannia Hotel Michelin Guide Fodor's Star Service
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Via Napoli 64, 00184 Rome
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Attentive service and stylish personalised decor are some of the features of this small hotel, which offers comfortable guestrooms, most of which are brightened by a small aquarium."
Fodor's "Originally built as a residence by Prince Philip Don Orsini in 1876, the Britannia is an enticing option for travelers looking for comfort and for style and comfort." Full review
Star Service "This quirky little extension of Albion is one block south of busy Via Nazionale, two blocks from the Opera House and a 10-minute walk from Piazza della Repubblica or Termini." Full review
Lonely Planet "With the air of an overdecorated gentlemen’s club, the Britannia is a popular four-star just off Via Nazionale." Full review
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Oyster4.0
"The Britannia Hotel is an upscale hotel in a convenient location near the Piazza della Repubblica and within walking distance to several of the city’s famous historic sights." Full review
Jetsetter "An elegant boutique hotel in a 19th-century building near Teatro dell'Opera, with a minibar on arrival." Full review
