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The Inn at the Spanish StepsvsVilla Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gran Melia Rome is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Inn At The Spanish Steps. Gran Melia Rome is ranked #26 in Rome with accolades from 8 sources including Jetsetter, Star Service and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Inn at the Spanish Steps
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Via Dei Condotti 85, 00187 Rome
From $196/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge "The only hotel with an entrance on Via Condotti, Rome's fashion strip, the Inn at the Spanish Steps is a luxury boutique hotel with a fabulous roof garden."
Fodor's "After a hard day of shopping on Rome's Rodeo Drive, Via dei Condotti, you'll be pleased to see that this quaint yet cushy hotel." Full review
Star Service "One of the flashier hotels in this neighborhood...a glossy sideshoot from the owners of the fabled Caffe Greco and the more subdued but equally impressive Inn at the Roman Forum." Full review
Afar Magazine "This luxury guesthouse is located at the very end of Via dei Condotti, Rome’s couture shopping epicenter, and on the edge of Piazza di Spagna, one of the busiest tourist districts in town." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This 18th-century luxury hotel is one of the top boutique hotels in Rome." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This may not be the newest, or most modern hotel, but it’s warm and comfortable, and the location – right in the middle of Rome – makes sightseeing a cinch." Full review
Frommer's "This hotel is the epitome of luxe. Rooms are fantasias of design and comfort, some with parquet floors and cherubim frescoes on the ceiling, others decked out with wispy fabrics draping canopied beds." Full review
Michelin Guide "Inside is an elegant and exclusive hotel, decorated in an old-fashioned period style, with rich fabric wall coverings, antique furnishings, and parquet floors." Full review
Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World Star Service
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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
