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Babuino 181 vs Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World

Gran Melia Rome and Babuino 181 are both highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Babuino 181 ranks significantly higher than Gran Melia Rome. Babuino 181 ranks #6 in Rome with positive reviews from 10 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.

Babuino 181
Babuino 181
8 / 10
Via del Babuino 181, 00187 Rome
From $226 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Dry Cleaning
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Decorated with contemporary Italian flair, the accommodation is stylishly comfortable and includes breakfast and concierge service."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Sepia-toned photographic murals of iconic Roman monuments set the tone." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Located two blocks south of the charismatic Hotel de Russie, Rome's high priestess of hip hospitality, this engaging B&B has a sweet little swagger of its own." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Babuino 181, situated in a remarkable nineteenth-century palazzo, now boasts sophisticated, up-to-date Italian designs and those special amenities that make living life easier."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Split between two buildings, the 24-room Babuino 181 is an upscale boutique ideal for the discerning traveler." Full review
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Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World
Villa Agrippina Gran Melia - The Leading Hotels of the World
8 / 10
Via del Gianicolo 3, 00165 Rome
From $297 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Star 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 BlackBook
"This sexy new Gran Melia Rome hotel is an instant magnet for those seeking a truly contemporary luxury experience in the Italian capital."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"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 Jetsetter
"A luxe urban resort on a hilltop close to the Vatican with an outdoor pool surrounded by botanical gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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
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