Hotel Brick

Class: Deluxe

Style: Cutting edge

Rooms: 17

A neighborhood modeled on one of Europe’s great capitals deserves a hotel modeled on Europe’s most stylish boutiques — and so La Roma, with its wide, tree-lined avenues and artsy vibe, has Hotel Brick. It’s located on a handsome street, almost equidistant from two lush parks. Nearby are the galleries, cafes, markets, museums, and bars that make the area so popular with residents and visitors. And there’s more to come, as the recent construction boom shows no sign of slowing.

But back to the hotel. The building blends the past with the present. A multi-story glass addition rises behind the original Beaux Arts structure, itself made of light-colored brick. Such postmodern mash-ups sometimes feel weirdly sci-fi. Not so here, in part because of scale: Hotel Brick has only 17 guest rooms. Nevertheless, it boasts two restaurants, an elegant, three-star French brasserie and a casual, locally sourced café, plus multiple seating areas with table service, including a terrace out front. Our favorite spot has low light and gently gurgling water in a brick-lined, golden trough that doubles as a swim lane.

The handful of larger suites come with some or all of the following: a private balcony, hot tub, and dining room. Whether a standard single or penthouse loft, all accommodations feature Kiehl’s products as well as a personalized pillow menu. This emphasis on customization continues through the staff, each of whom pledges to fulfill any request, within reason; the Rest Concierge program ranges from in-room treats to organizing spa treatments and tickets to offering detailed restaurant recommendations.