Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel
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Character and identity
Tucked between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, this 117-room Rocco Forte property hides behind a modest early-19th-century façade and opens onto one of Rome's loveliest secrets: a 30,000-square-foot terraced garden climbing toward the Pincio. Olga Polizzi's interiors set the tone, polished marble, cream stone sculpture, leather and pop-art flashes of scarlet and blue, immaculate without feeling stiff. Le Jardin de Russie handles serious cooking and a legendary Sunday brunch; Stravinskij Bar pours some of the city's best cocktails; and the spa runs a full treatment menu alongside a marine hydro-pool, hammam and gym. Service is discreet, warm and used to looking after a jet-set clientele.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate couples, families wanting genuine luxury in central Rome, and anyone who values a quiet garden retreat over a scene. Shoppers are steps from the Tridente boutiques, sightseers within a ten-minute walk of Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Trevi. Suite bookers get welcome Franciacorta, packing service and even three hours of babysitting.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers chasing a buzzy, see-and-be-seen rooftop scene or a contemporary, minimalist aesthetic won't find it here; the look is classic Polizzi, not edgy. The discreet, low-key register can read as reserved if you want a livelier urban hotel.
Bottom line
What sets this hotel apart is the garden: a layered, terraced oasis that genuinely insulates you from central Rome's noise while leaving every major sight within walking distance. Rooms and suites have just been refreshed for the property's 25th anniversary, so the product is at its sharpest. Splurge on the Nijinsky Suite if budget allows, or book a garden-facing room and lean on the suite-style experiences and spa.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Kid-friendly
- Front desk
- Full service laundry
