Hotel de Russie

Rocco Forte's Roman flagship — 1816 building between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, renovated in 2000.

Hotel de Russie occupies an 1816 building between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, renovated by the Forte family in 2000 when Rocco Forte rebuilt the family hotel business after the 1996 Granada takeover. Sister Olga Polizzi led the design, treating the original architecture as the brief rat

Key Features

• Elegant rooms and suites with exquisite decor
• Beautiful terraced gardens with alfresco dining
• Full-service spa offering wellness treatments
• On-site fine dining restaurant and bar
• Proximity to major attractions such as the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo

Dining

• Le Jardin de Russie

Signature Experience

Breakfast in the terraced gardens at Le Jardin de Russie — outdoor dining in central Rome without relocating to a piazza table.

Accolades

5-star hotel, iconic location near Spanish Steps, excellent service, renowned for hosting international luminaries.

Vibe: Polizzi-Design, Terraced-Gardens, Spanish-Steps, Forte-Flagship

Featured In Our Collections

Hotel de Russie is featured in 5 of our curated collections:

When to Visit Rome

Best time: September to October has pleasant weather and thinner crowds.

Demand: Luxury travellers flock during peak summer months and major holidays.

Pricing: Pricing peaks during summer and holiday seasons.

Insider tip: Book private tours of popular sites early morning or evening.

Avoid: Avoid peak summer months of July and August.

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