Hotel de Russie
Italy
Hotel de Russie is in Via del Babuino, Rome, between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, and operates as a Rocco Forte hotel in the centre of the city. The property occupies a historic early nineteenth-century building designed by Giuseppe Valadier, giving the hotel a strong sense of place that links its present-day operation with Rome’s architectural heritage. Its setting is reinforced by the Secret Garden, a large terraced green space that sits within the hotel grounds rather than as a public park elsewhere nearby. Accommodation is presented as rooms and suites with a contemporary but classical style. Official descriptions note natural colour palettes, sculptural detailing, and bright layouts, while selected suites include floor-to-ceiling windows, French balconies, and views towards Pincian Hill and the Secret Garden. The hotel also identifies family-friendly suite options, indicating that it caters both to couples seeking a city base and to longer stays or family visits in central Rome. Dining centres on Le Jardin, the hotel’s Italian restaurant, which serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine under Chef Fulvio Pierangelini. The menu includes dishes such as cacio e pepe, spaghetti with fresh tomato and basil, and lamb scottadito, while the restaurant also offers a Sunday brunch. Alongside this, the property operates the Stravinskij Bar and Aquazzura Bar, giving guests additional places for drinks and informal dining within the hotel itself. Facilities extend well beyond dining. The Irene Forte Spa includes a saltwater hydro pool, sauna, steam room, treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, and a Technogym-equipped fitness centre. The hotel also provides meeting and event spaces, including rooms with natural light and outdoor terraces, with the Secret Garden available for private functions. Taken together, the experience is that of an urban retreat combining historic character, landscaped outdoor space, and a full-service spa and restaurant offering in a highly central Roman location.