Villa Agrippina Gran Melia

"We stayed 3 nights at the beautiful Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá. It was very very hot out so the pool was an added plus/luxery after touring in the mornings. Our original room was an Attic Jr Suite. I loved the room and it worked well for the 3 of us (my husband disagreed regarding space but I thought it was perfect). Unfortunately it was so hot outside that the room couldn't cool properly. The hotel responded quickly sending maintenance and giving us 2 tower fans. The room was still stuffy so I let them know and they moved us to a stunning panoramic suite. Way above what we needed...I honestly didn't want to leave the room. Our stay was at the end of a 3 week adventure and we were tired (and a little grumpy due to heat). Thank you so much for the wonderful and patient service. I hope to be back one day and look forward to staying there again."

"We just returned from a 7 day trip to Rome and stayed at Villa Agrippina. This place is extraordinary!! The phrase “hidden gem” truly describes this hotel. It’s located close to all the major attractions and becomes a little oasis away from all the hectic crowds after a long day of adventures. It’s practically in the heart of the Vatican and about 45 min walk to the Colosseum…(and if you walk along the Tiber it’s a much quieter walk!) We had a premium room, which was spacious and clean! No real view, but we were exhausted by the time we got back to our room…. and we spent most of our time around the pool and outdoor seating area when we were there. Their breakfast buffet is a fantastic way to get your day started and their pool is a welcome relief to the heat as you wind down your evening. Food at their onsite restaurant is great and their outside sitting area for drinks and snacks is very relaxing.. have their Focaccia Bianca!! (Quick note: there are a lot of restaurants nearby, on the other side of the Vatican… if you didn’t want to make the walk to Trastevere). The staff is extremely helpful, friendly and personable! We will definitely be looking at their other Meliá properties for any of our future travel plans."

"We gave this hotel a 4/5 because the property itself is lovely, perfectly located not far from Vatican City, and offers a true luxury experience. What really saved our stay, however, was the outstanding customer service. The Good: The Service: The staff here are incredible. When we ran into issues, they handled them with grace and a genuine desire to help. The Vibe: The hotel and the rooms are beautifully appointed and definitely deliver on that high-end, luxury feel. Location: Excellent and very convenient for exploring the area around the Vatican. The Logistical Challenge: Traveling with children, we were initially assigned connecting rooms, which was great in theory. However, they placed us on the first floor, which felt like a partial basement level right near the gym, complete with bars on the windows. It just didn't feel like the right or comfortable option for our family. I addressed this immediately with the front desk, and they happily and quickly moved us. Unfortunately, due to availability, we had to be split up across two separate floors. To add to that, the new rooms we were given were incredibly small—we barely had enough space to unpack our luggage. Overall Impression: While the physical room setup and layout were an unfortunate frustration for a family trip, the hotel's luxury quality and stellar service more than made up for it. We appreciate how hard the staff worked to accommodate us!"