The Residenza Villa Maria near Rome is flanked by colorful private gardens and rolling hills.

The rural setting extends to country style guestrooms whose whitewashed walls set off the distressed, dark wood furnishings and polished floor tiles common to all 30. Modern, black and white striped linens feature, along with minifridges and cable television.

Guests of the Villa Maria may alternate reduced rate day tours of classical or archaeological Rome courtesy of the hotel's booking service, with time unwinding around the seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

A local restaurant offers a shuttle service from and to the hotel, in addition to meal delivery.

This three tiered crimson villa is located five kilometers from Rome and 15 kilometers from the Coliseum and the Spanish Steps in the capital's center.