4-star hotel in a 19th-century building on the Tiber, in Rome, with a panoramic terrace, a private art collection and modern English-style rooms.
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Hotel dei Mellini is a 4-star property occupying a 19th-century building overlooking the Tiber, in the Prati district of Rome, about 15 minutes on foot from St. Peter’s Square. The hotel houses a private art collection visible in the common areas and stands out for its panoramic rooftop terrace, a popular summer spot for an aperitif with views over the city’s rooftops.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and furnished in a modern English style, feature an electronic safe, satellite TV with pay-per-view channels and a marble bathroom; the higher-category rooms add a bathtub, minibar and more space, up to the suites with a separate sitting area and views of the inner cloister. In the morning an American-style hot buffet is served, and guests can use the on-site gym free of charge.
The location is among the strengths highlighted by guests: Castel Sant’Angelo is 700 metres away, Flaminio metro station is a few minutes on foot, and the Via del Corso shopping district is easily reachable on foot. A good choice for those who want to explore the capital’s main monuments on foot without giving up a well-kept and discreet environment.
The room offering at Hotel dei Mellini includes seven categories, from the Single Room designed for solo travellers to the Suite with an independent sitting room, along with double and triple solutions designed for families or small groups. All rooms are air-conditioned, furnished in a consistent modern English style and equipped with an electronic safe, marble bathroom and TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels: an identical base of amenities that makes the choice mainly a matter of space and budget.
The main differences concern the size, ranging from 18 square metres in the Single Room to 37 in the Suite, and the presence of a bathtub in the first two superior categories. The Junior Suite introduces a separate living area with a sofa bed, while the Suite goes as far as offering two marble bathrooms, bathrobes and a view of the building’s inner cloister. The double rooms with single beds, finally, offer the flexibility of two separate beds combined with an extra-large double bed.
The most compact of the available rooms, designed for solo travellers. Despite its small size, it offers the same attention to furnishings as the other room types, with a bathtub, minibar and flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Larger than the Single Room, this double room keeps the bathtub among its amenities and adds enough space for a couple. The bed type can be specified at the time of booking.
Compared to the Superior, it gains a few extra square metres and a Carrara marble bathroom, plus a 32-inch LCD TV and carpeted flooring, for a more intimate and refined atmosphere.
This is the first category with a living area separate from the bedroom, useful for stays of three thanks to the additional sofa bed. WiFi here is explicitly free, in addition to the amenities common to all rooms.
Combines a double bed and a single bed in the same room, making it the most practical choice for a small group or a family with one child, without giving up the marble bathroom and air conditioning.
The largest room type in the property, with an independent sitting area, two marble bathrooms equipped with bathrobes and luxury toiletries, and a view of the 19th-century building’s inner cloister.
A flexible configuration with two single beds and an extra-large double bed in the same room, useful for groups who prefer alternative bed arrangements compared to the classic double.
The deluxe-category version of the double room with single beds, with the same flexible bed arrangement but a higher level of finishes than the corresponding Superior.
Hotel dei Mellini offers a free-to-use gym, a concierge service and a 24-hour front desk, useful for those arriving in Rome with unpredictable travel schedules. There is also an on-site restaurant alongside a bar and a coffee shop, with the option of having breakfast directly in the room and a bar service that also offers wine and champagne.
The outdoor spaces include a terrace, a sun terrace and a garden, ideal for a moment of relaxation away from the city traffic. The property also offers a valet parking service, internet connection, luggage storage, laundry service and airport shuttle on request.
For those travelling with pets, dedicated bowls and beds are available, while access is also designed for guests with reduced mobility thanks to accessible rooms and a lift. Massages and a fitness area round out a range of services designed for both business and leisure stays.
Hotel dei Mellini is located in the Prati district, on the banks of the Tiber, an elegant and quiet residential area bordering the historic centre without sharing the same level of tourist crowds. The 19th-century building housing the hotel is just a few steps from the river, surrounded by Art Nouveau buildings, neighbourhood shops and venues also frequented by locals.
Walking distances are one of the area’s strengths: Castel Sant’Angelo is about 700 metres away, Piazza del Popolo 500 metres, and the Ara Pacis just 200 metres from the property. Flaminio metro station and Lepanto station are both about 650-700 metres away, while Flaminio railway station is just 650 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train or moving to other parts of the city. Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are 18 km and 14 km away respectively.
Piazza Navona is also reachable on foot in about 450 metres and Piazza di Spagna in 850 metres, while the Trevi Fountain is 1.2 km away, all within walking distance through some of Rome’s most photographed neighbourhoods. In summer, the hotel’s panoramic terrace offers a privileged view over the city’s rooftops, while in the cooler months the proximity to St. Peter’s Square, reachable in about 15 minutes on foot, makes the property a practical base for visiting the Vatican Museums and the Basilica without needing to use public transport.
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Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9, and the location, which reaches 9.4: the proximity to Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Square convinces those exploring Rome on foot. Cleanliness and comfort remain solid above 8.8, while value for money receives more cautious ratings.
Hotel dei Mellini is located in the Prati district, on the banks of the Tiber, about 700 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo and a 15-minute walk from St. Peter’s Square.
Yes, Hotel dei Mellini accepts pets and does not charge any extra fee for their stay.
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Yes, Hotel dei Mellini has a gym that guests can use free of charge.
The minimum age required to check in at Hotel dei Mellini is 18 years old.
Hotel dei Mellini offers a valet parking service; it is advisable to contact the property before your stay to check any costs and availability.
Hotel dei Mellini offers an American-style breakfast with a hot buffet, served in the morning in the property’s dedicated area.
