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Just a stone’s throw away from Rome’s main artistic hangouts, this exclusive temple of luxury and relaxation blends in perfectly with its surroundings. Wander through the narrow streets, where culture and history burst out from every corner. This charming five-star hotel features an exquisite design and is surrounded by Mediterranean gardens with stunning panoramic views of Rome and a relaxing atmosphere. Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is an exclusive indulgence retreat just a stone's throw from the Eternal City's main artistic gems, being the closest hotel to the Vatican and the Sistine chapel. Named after the first Roman empress, the property boasts an impeccable design that oozes culture and history, featuring panoramic views, a lush Mediterranean garden, delicious fine local cuisine and a spectacular outdoor swimming pool - not at all common in Roman hotels - to round off a picture-perfect stay in this captivating city.
Villa Agrippina Gran Melia
Via del Gianicolo 3
Rome, Italy
00165
Nearest Airport: FCO
The hotel staff are friendly and very welcoming, providing excellent service, delicious breakfast and tapas. Lots of effort made to decorate for Christmas we really appreciated. Would recommend the bar/tapas area - felt like home but with great cocktails and atmosphere. Rooms were very comfortable, beds and pillows good although would have liked a third pillow but never asked and am sure would have been available if I had. Love the soaps and toiletries as smelt divine (trying to find for home). We walked many miles from here to see all the sights and probably could have done more but just enjoyed Villa Agrippa as well. This hotel is made by the staff. We had breakfast included which was fine. Overall, a lovely hotel that is well located for enjoying Rome. We were blessed with clear blue skies in December but can see this place comes into its own as the weather gets warmer, as the pool and gardens are lovely.
Fiona S
We enjoyed our week-long stay at Villa Agrippina very much. The staff were friendly and professional. The room had a nice garden view and was comfortable and spotless. We enjoyed strolling thriugh the extensive gardens, which were meticulously maintained. The location adjacent to the Vatican and the Tiber was super convenient. The breakfast buffet was excellent, and we enjoyed the tapas dinner at their Amaro restaurant very much. This charming five-star hotel offered a perfect haven for our long explorations of this great city.
rj57a - Nanuet, New York
A beautiful hotel close to the Vatican City. The staff and amenities are amazing. The restaurants are fantastic with great service and exciting menu.
Steven L
Top location and an oasis of tranquility. Great hotel with very nice accomodations, but the kindness of the people working there truly made it a very nice experience.
Tom V
The Good: Lovely grounds and location (10 minute walk to The Vatican); Staff are extremely pleasant; Shower in room is awesome; breakfast buffet extremely well done and replenished. The Bad: Pricing is Zurich-like (20 Euro for single-shot of Woodford Reserve at the bar) and 100 Euro lunches (charcuterie platter, small salad and 2 beers) and 10 Euro for small diet coke in minibar. On-site store - 450 Euro for a shirt! The Ugly: Charging guests 50 Euro per person per hour to use the Spa (Hint: Go to any 5-star resort or hotel in Germany, Austria or Sudtirol and entire Spa facilities are included and wonderfully textile-free. See, Stanglwirt or Birkenhof or even Bayerischerhof München). Swimming pool, while "free" was only open 11:30 - 17:00, precluding an early morning or evening swim when most would enjoy it. People are site-seeing during the day. See photo of empty pool. Maybe because it is a chain hotel?
DavidB21826 - Etzelwang, Germany
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The best hotel in Rome. Congratulations to the management of the Gran Melia Rome for an extremely well-organized hotel.
-Daniela P.