Villa Agrippina Gran Melia

Overview

You'd never believe this hotel was right in the centre of Rome (we definitely didn't), but it's just round the corner from the Vatican City. It's the perfect combination of mini sightseeing break ('cause you can walk to all the famous bits) and relaxed retreat ('cause it's got a gorgeous outdoor pool area and spa). And where else do you get an outdoor pool in Rome? The answer is nowhere. They basically don't exist, we've checked. So if your trip to the Trevi Fountain will have you hankering for a splash about, this is the place for you.

Location

• Just 5 minutes' walk from the Vatican so you can go check out Michelangelo's famous fresco

• A 20-minute stroll to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona

• The Colosseum is a little further, but it's a must-see. Stretch your legs and take in the city's sights on the 40-minute walk (or hop in a taxi to half the time!)

• Only a 30-minute drive from Leonardo Da Vinci Airport or 50 minutes from Ciampino Airport

Rooms

• A huge range of room types so you can go standard or swish, depending on your budget

• There are Deluxe Rooms and Premier Rooms with street views, Supreme Rooms with Views (of the gardens), Junior Suites with street views, Panoramic Suites with views across the city and even Supreme Rooms with a Private Whirlpool

• All room types come with standard amenities like...

  • Air conditioning

  • King-sized bed

  • Rainfall shower or bathtub, with luxury bath products

  • Mini bar

  • Satellite TV

  • Bluetooth speaker to blast that holiday playlist

  • Nespresso machine and complimentary capsules

Food & Drink

• Follie Restaurant - serving ancient Roman recipes and perfect pasta dishes in a super fancy setting, ideal for a romantic dinner

• Amaro Lobby Bar & Lounge - enjoy a dinner with a difference inside this decommissioned church. They'll pair your cocktails and tasty light bites with some chilled-out music to unwind after a day in the city. Open from November to March

• Gala Bar & Restaurant - located by the pool, you can sit al fresco amongst the lemon trees while you tuck into a piece-a pizza or some delicious aubergine parmigiana (nom nom nom). Open April to October

Sports & Entertainment

• An outdoor pool! In Rome! Seriously!!

• Spa Clarins & My Blend with a whirlpool, steam room and massage treatments with lovely smelling Clarins products

• 24-hour gym, or you can just get your steps in walking round the Colosseum (we know which we'd rather)