Located close to the Vatican, with stunning panoramic views of the Basilica. Enjoy the hotels pool and pool service, impressive gardens and the hotels wellness area, all within former Emperor Nero’s mother’s villa. This luxury urban resort lies on the banks of the Tiber River on Janiculum Hill, right in the heart of the cultural and entertainment district of Rome. Only five minutes walk from the Vatican, relax in the gorgeous wellness area, with unrivalled facilities including treatment rooms, a vitality pool, state of the art relaxation zone, steam bath, sauna, hairdresser, and gym with personal trainer services. From November 2013, the entrance to the YHI Wellness is not included in the rate unless booked in to a RED LEVEL accommodation (starting from Urban Junior Suite). In house Guests will have a preferential entry fee of Euro 20.00 per person per day. Savour mouth-watering cuisine at the gourmet restaurant, overseen by a two-Michelin star chef and sip cocktails on the Roof Garden with astonishing views of the Eternal City. Gran Melia Rome enjoys the perfect location in the heart of the city, yet provides a quiet and relaxing haven of peace. Stroll through the city's first botanical garden, through native plants and orange trees. Relax on a Balinese bed by the impressive outdoor swimming pool and enjoy panoramic views of Janiculum and the Vatican Basilica. Enjoy luxury poolside service, concierge, beds and Jacuzzi. Guest rooms have a classic luxury style, exquisitely decorated with 19th and 20th century Italian and Spanish style wall dressing - exclusively designed for the hotel. Rooms are of a good size, with ornate Italian wooden bedding and sophisticated contemporary furniture. Enjoy state-of-the-art equipment including an iPod docking station. Sleep soundly with aromatherapy and a pillow menu. Revitalise under your cascade shower with amenities by Clarins Paris.