Hotel Lilium

In the heart of Rome on Via Veneto, this boutique hotel sits near Porta Pia and Piazza Fiume and is a short walk from Villa Medici and the Museum of Contemporary Art. It’s minutes from the Spanish Steps and within easy reach of the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum.

Housed in an Umbertine palace with an owner known for an abstract-painting eye for interiors, the Lilium Boutique Hotel offers 14 individually decorated, air-conditioned rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs. Private bathrooms come with bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries; rooms also include safes and desks.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, while concierge and tour/ticket assistance help plan your Roman days. The hotel provides an elevator, safe-deposit box, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk—handy for early arrivals and late-night returns.

Featured conveniences include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, express check-in and an elevator.

A coffee shop/café serves a complimentary continental breakfast daily—expect Italian coffee, pastries and light morning bites to kick off your Roman explorations.