The Fifteen Keys Hotel
"How did it strike you on arrival?Housed in a restored five-story villa, The Fifteen Keys is the epitome of urban chic. It is modern and tastefully decorated with polished parquet and creamy walls throughout. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled upon a really stylish, secret spot that only the locals would know about. Nice. What’s the crowd like?This place is aimed at couples in their thirties and forties, most of whom are on a short stay in Rome. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.There are 15 rooms, each as stylish as the next. The Superior grey room is bright and airy, with jaw-slackening views over Rome. Furniture is minimalist, but playful, with pops of colour in the form of cushions and bright bed covers. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?The bed is a King, the mattress pleasingly firm. All of the linen is good quality—nothing has been scrimped on here. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?The rooms have every amenity a traveler could want, including a desk, a safe, a flatscreen TV, and a kettle. The in-room hairdryer and GHD straightener was particularly useful, and it wasn’t one of those on-the-wall-ones that take hours to do their job. The mini bar isn't free, but it’s well stocked, with artisanal Italian beer and quality Italian snacks. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.The bathroom’s shower is gloriously big, and the always-welcome Malin+Goetz products were a real treat. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Wi-Fi is free, and the connection’s consistent. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The hotel offers complimentary use of bicycles and e-biked for exploring Rome, and they can arrange in-room massages for guests, too. There’s a selection of complimentary tea and cookies available each day between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., followed by ‘Hygge Time’, with 25% off all drinks, including the ever-changing cocktail of the day. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?You can’t beat the hotel’s sumptuous buffet breakfast in the cool, vine-strewn courtyard. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Smart, stylish ,and right in one of Rome’s buzziest areas—what more could you want? It’s the ideal place to slink home to after a day exploring the city." - Maresa Manara
