The Empire Palace Hotel enjoys a privileged location in Rome close to Via Veneto. Opened in 1999, having once been a grand house owned by a Venetian family, the Empire Palace Hotel has three design themes: Venetian, modern art and the stars. The American Bar in the converted stables has the cutting edge of Space Age design, while the guestrooms mellow in the lustrous patina of cherrywood and hues of gold. The restaurant Aureliano serves gourmet seasonal Mediterranean cuisine and fine wines.