The Fifteen Keys Hotel

The Fifteen Keys Hotel takes its name from the number of rooms it offers -- 15 unique and contemporary spaces housed in the four-story building, situated in an area with charming cobblestone streets. Formally a townhouse-style office building, the space was completely renovated in 2015. The result is a stylish look that blends Danish simplicity with pops of color, and there are handsome accents such as original exposed brick walls and decorative moulding. The lobby is a warm space, with floor-to-ceiling French doors topped with arched transoms, beautiful parquet floors, and a vintage map of the world hanging above the sofa. It connects to a small patio with cafe tables and umbrellas, and planters that add some greenery. The hotel's cool aesthetic tends to attract young couples looking for a chic stay in a central Roman neighborhood.

The hotel is located in the Monti neighborhood of Rome. The area is popular with hip locals because its cobblestone lanes are filled with numerous boutiques, cafes, and bars. The hotel is also a short walk from the Cavour metro stop (line B), which means that the city's main Termini Station is one quick stop away. While public transportation is close at hand, the Colosseum is only about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, with other tourist sights farther afield. Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps can be reached in about 20 minutes or less on foot. Fiumicino Airport is about a 40-minute drive away. 

• Five-minute walk to Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
• 12-minute walk to the Colosseum
• 17-minute walk to the Trevi Fountain
• 20-minute walk to the Spanish Steps
• Six minutes to Termini station by public transportation
• 12 minutes to the Pantheon by public transportation 
• 30-minute drive to Rome Ciampino International Airport
• 40-minute drive to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

All of the hotel's guest rooms have large windows that let in natural light with views of a Roman courtyard or city rooftops. With a neutral palette as a starting point, the design incorporates bohemian fabrics, vintage chairs, and modern photography. The Classic Rooms may feel small, but the Deluxe Rooms offer more space -- and some feature terraces. Classic Rooms have queen beds, but there are king beds in higher-end rooms. Regardless of size, all units have air-conditioning, writing desks, 40-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, electric kettles with china cups and free tea and coffee, USB sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The natural stone bathrooms are chic and streamline, all with walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, heated towel racks, and custom-made Malin+Goetz toiletries in generous sizes.

All of the common spaces are located on the ground floor, including a colorful contemporary lobby, and a calm bar and a breakfast area with a few outdoor tables. The bar is open 24-hours, but used primarily by guests, as all visitors need to be buzzed into the building. The area is also where a free breakfast buffet is served, which features cold items, many of which are organic, such as pastries, organic jams and honeys, salami, and cheese. For guests in a hurry, the front desk will pack up the meal to take out for an urban picnic. There is no full-service restaurant on-site, but the location means that both trendy and traditional lunch and dinner options are just down the street. Guests who wish to explore the neighborhood by bike can borrow them from the front desk at no extra charge. Wi-Fi is free throughout.