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Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá
Rome, Lazio, Italy · Gran Meliá · Core Luxury
Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá sits on Janiculum Hill grounds once owned by the Roman empress Agrippina, mother of Nero, where a decade of archaeological excavations delayed construction before the hotel finally opened in 2012. Its fine-dining restaurant Follie launched in 2022 under Michelin-starred chef Luciano Monosilio, known as 'the King of Carbonara,' before Alfonso D'Auria, who had joined the kitchen in 2012, took over as head chef in 2024.
- 116 rooms
- Opened 2012
- Neighborhood: Janiculum
- Rooms from 247 sq ft (23 m²)
About Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá
- Chef Alfonso D'Auria joined as sous chef in 2012, the year the hotel opened, and took Follie's kitchen in 2024.
- Before Rome he trained at three-Michelin-starred Don Alfonso 1890 near Sorrento and at Le Sirenuse in Positano.
- The 7,500-square-metre Mediterranean gardens hold a seasonal outdoor pool and a Clarins spa with a water circuit.
- Forbes Travel Guide rates the house Four-Star for 2026.
- Entry-level rooms start at 247 sq ft (23 m²).
History
Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá is situated on the historic Janiculum Hill, on grounds that once belonged to the Roman Empress Agrippina, mother of Emperor Nero. The hotel was built over several years after significant archaeological excavations delayed the project for over a decade, with many artifacts now preserved on-site. Today, the property operates as a luxury urban resort, blending contemporary Italian design with the grandeur of its ancient surroundings.
The setting
1.6 km from Pantheon. 3 km from Colosseum.
Restaurants and bars
- Follie — Restaurant · Chef Alfonso D'Auria
Amenities
- Clarins & My Blend Spa with a water circuit and vitality pool
- Large seasonal outdoor swimming pool set within 7,500 m² of Mediterranean gardens
- 24/7 Gym equipped with Technogym fitness machines
- Fine dining at Follie and Michelin-pedigree culinary heritage
- Family-friendly services including baby cots, strollers, and kids' cooking classes
- Pet-friendly atmosphere with a welcome gift and organic amenities for dogs
- Sauna
- Hot tub
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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