5-star hotel in Trastevere with spa, seasonal pool and private garden, just steps from the Vatican and Rome's historic centre.
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Villa Agrippina, a Gran Meliá Hotel – The Leading Hotels of The World is a 5-star hotel located in Trastevere, on the Janiculum Hill, 1.3 km from Campo de’ Fiori in the heart of Rome.
The property belongs to The Leading Hotels of the World collection and focuses on high-level hospitality, with a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff speaking German, English, Spanish and French. The rooms, all air-conditioned and equipped with private bathroom, desk and minibar, range from Deluxe Rooms to more exclusive suites such as the Villa Agrippina with private pool and outdoor sauna, some with kitchenette or direct access to the spa.
Among the services, the seasonal outdoor pool stands out, along with the wellness centre with sauna, whirlpool bath and massage treatments, the on-site restaurant and bar, plus a well-kept garden and a sun terrace. The location on the Janiculum Hill, particularly appreciated by couples with a score of 9.5, allows guests to walk to places like St. Peter’s Square and Castel Sant’Angelo, while Fiumicino Airport is about 17 km away.
The range of accommodation at Villa Agrippina covers a wide spectrum, from the 23 m² Deluxe Room to suites and apartments exceeding 90 m², designed for romantic stays as well as families or groups. All room types share air conditioning, private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar, with beds ranging from a large double to an extra-large bed, sometimes paired with a sofa bed in the larger accommodations.
Moving up in category, distinctive features appear such as whirlpool bath, private patio or terrace, garden, pool or river view, up to the Villa Agrippina with private pool and outdoor sauna, the property’s most exclusive accommodation. Some junior suites offer direct access to the spa area, while the Garden Studio Apartment stands out for its 60 m² private garden with its own whirlpool bath, ideal for those seeking more outdoor space.
A very spacious junior suite with a living area featuring a sofa, LCD TV and free WiFi, plus a bathroom with shower or tub. It overlooks the garden or the typical streets of Trastevere, with direct access to the hotel’s spa area.
The property’s most compact room type, with designer furnishings and classic artwork. Equipped with LCD TV, free WiFi and an iPod docking station, it does not offer extra beds.
An elegant suite spread over two levels, with panoramic garden views, a living area with LCD TV and a bathroom with tub. The split-level layout sets it apart from the classic Junior Suite, while retaining spa access.
A family room with a 60 m² private garden and its own whirlpool bath, the only one in the property with this feature. The living area is equipped with an LCD TV and the bathroom has both a tub and a shower.
The property’s most exclusive accommodation: it features a large private pool, an outdoor sauna and a patio with an outdoor dining area. The bathroom offers a tub and a shower with steam functions, a unique feature in the entire property.
A spacious suite with a whirlpool bath, a sitting area and a terrace overlooking the pool. The living area has a dining space and a safe, with satellite channels on the flat-screen TV.
A double room with courtesy set, bathrobes and garden view, equipped with a bathroom featuring shower, bidet and hairdryer. Among the most compact in the range, it still offers satellite channels and a safe.
A spacious suite with a bathtub and courtesy set, a dining area and a private terrace. The city view sets it apart from the other spa-access suites, which face the garden or the pool.
Villa Agrippina, a Gran Meliá Hotel, places strong emphasis on its wellness area: sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath, massages including for couples, and full spa services, alongside an outdoor pool with towels, umbrellas and sun loungers available. The garden and sun terrace complete the outdoor offering, while guests travelling with pets will also find dedicated bowls.
On the dining side, the property offers a bar, restaurant, snack bar and the option of room service breakfast, with menus for special diets available on request. Service is carefully attended to in every detail: 24-hour front desk, private check-in and check-out, concierge, babysitting, ironing and laundry services.
The rooms feature air conditioning, a private bathroom with courtesy set and bathrobes, while the property is also accessible to guests with disabilities and offers a lift, soundproofed rooms and a paid airport shuttle.
Villa Agrippina is located on the Janiculum Hill, in the Trastevere district, in a residential, green area just steps from the historic heart of Rome. Despite its elevated, quiet position, the city’s vibrant centre is within walking distance: St. Peter’s Square is only 550 metres away, while Castel Sant’Angelo can be reached in about 600 metres.
Connections are convenient thanks to the proximity of Roma San Pietro railway station, 600 metres away, and the Ottaviano and Cipro metro stations, both just over a kilometre away. Rome Ciampino Airport is about 14 km away, Fiumicino Airport 17 km, and the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle for those arriving by flight. Campo de’ Fiori can be reached in less than a kilometre, Piazza Navona in about 1 km.
Guests staying here can spend their days exploring the Vatican Museums, 1.1 km away, or strolling to Trastevere and Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, 1.3 km away, among alleys, trattorias and evening venues. The Janiculum Terrace, 450 metres away, offers one of the most striking views over the city, ideal for sunset in any season. In summer the hotel’s pool and garden become a refuge from the city heat, while in winter the historic centre with the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna, both about 1.9 km away, remains perfectly enjoyable on foot.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff (9.7) and room comfort (9.6), followed by cleanliness (9.5) and location (9.5), especially appreciated by couples. The value for money score (8.2) is the most moderate rating, consistent with the property’s premium positioning.
Yes, Villa Agrippina, a Gran Meliá Hotel accepts pets up to 10 kg on request, with a surcharge of €80 per day per pet.
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Yes, Villa Agrippina, a Gran Meliá Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a private pool reserved for the Villa Agrippina suite.
Villa Agrippina, a Gran Meliá Hotel is about 550 metres from St. Peter’s Square and 1.1 km from the Vatican Museums, both reachable on foot.
The minimum age required to check in at Villa Agrippina, a Gran Meliá Hotel is 18 years.
Yes, Villa Agrippina, a Gran Meliá Hotel has a spa area with sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath and massage service, including for couples.
Yes, Villa Agrippina, a Gran Meliá Hotel offers a paid airport shuttle; Rome Ciampino Airport is about 14 km from the property.
