The Hoxton, Rome

Like most interesting pairings, the Hoxton, Rome is a bit of a stretch — what was once a post-industrial East London phenomenon feels very different when adapted to a verdant, upscale Roman neighborhood, and while Rome is no stranger to cutting-edge boutique-hotel style, it doesn’t usually come at so affordable a price, or with so accessible and inclusive an atmosphere.

The location — in Salario, to the east of the Villa Borghese — is just central enough to provide easy access to all the essential attractions, and just peripheral enough to feel like an authentic slice of contemporary Roman life. It also affords space for nearly 200 rooms, ranging from “Shoebox” to “Biggy,” all decorated in a fresh-yet-familiar style that pays generous tribute to mid-century Italian modernism.

Cugino, the restaurant, is a partnership with Marigold, a beloved local restaurant and bakery, and serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch — and then, at six in the evening, transforms into an aperitivi bar and then a late-night cocktail spot, serving a light all-day menu; a second restaurant, Elio, serves indulgent Roman fare under the direction of chef Sarah Cicolini, the founder of a fine local restaurant called Santopalato.