"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

"This sexy new Gran Melia Rome hotel is an instant magnet for those seeking a truly contemporary luxury experience in the Italian capital."

"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

"A luxe urban resort on a hilltop close to the Vatican with an outdoor pool surrounded by botanical gardens." Full review

"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

"A 116-room villa with an outdoor pool on Janiculum Hill in central Rome." Full review

"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

"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

"The Gran Melia Rome bills itself as an urban resort, set inside the 19th century Villa Agrippina and surrounded by gardens." Full review

"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

"This grand ivory palace on Via Veneto was renovated to its original turn-of-the-century Empire style, adding an indoor pool and spa to keep it the choice of visiting royalty."

"Spoil yourself with a stay in the royal suite... the "dolce vita" at its best!"

"If money is no object, here's a good place to spend it." Full review

"Once the stomping ground of princes and maharajahs, the Excelsior today is the hotel of choice for visiting diplomats, celebrities, and, well, American business conferences." Full review

"With prime real estate in Via Veneto, this Beaux-Arts hotel has a history dating back to 1906." Full review

"Exotically sculpted balconies with caryatid figures announce the presence of this extravagant hotel on Via Veneto."

"Eclipsing its via Veneto rivals, the vast Excelsior revels in opulence on an undreamt-of scale." Full review

"This opulent palace-hotel is undeniably one of the shinier jewels in Starwood's top-heavy Italian tiara." Full review

"Especially popular with the suit ‘n' tie types, and tourists who may not be sporting fanny packs, but definitely raided J-Crew."

"This Beaux Arts property has occupied prime space on the celebrated Via Veneto since 1906, and was made famous by Federico Fellini’s 1960 movie “La Dolce Vita."" Full review