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Hotel de Russie
Rome · Italy
Luxury Hotels in Rome · Italian and Mediterranean dining.
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A landmark Rocco Forte hotel on Via del Babuino whose terraced garden gives central Rome an unusually private outdoor social space. It is a key reference for the city's transition from traditional grand hotels toward relaxed, design-conscious urban luxury.
The Story
Origin
The historic Hotel de Russie dates to 1816. Its current chapter began in 2000, when it reopened under Rocco Forte Hotels, bringing a more contemporary interpretation of luxury to a celebrated Roman address.
Philosophy
The hotel balances the character of a historic Roman property with the ease of a contemporary city retreat. Privacy and conviviality are treated as complementary parts of the experience.
Why Important
Hotel de Russie helped establish a modern model of Roman luxury in which landscape, design and local social relevance are as important as formal service. It remains a useful reference for integrating a destination bar, restaurant and wellness offer into a heritage city hotel.
Differentiation
The garden is not merely decorative landscaping. It supplies the hotel's central social space and its most persuasive sense of escape, within walking distance of Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps.
Food Philosophy
Italian and Mediterranean dining is closely tied to the setting. Le Jardin de Russie and the Stravinskij Bar make the garden a place for meals, aperitivi and extended social encounters.
Guest Experience
Guests move from Via del Babuino into quieter courtyards and a terraced garden. Shopping and cultural visits can be balanced with outdoor dining, drinks and time in the hotel's spa.
Design Philosophy
Classical references are edited through a lighter, more contemporary lens. The garden acts as the organizing feature, softening the boundary between a busy city address and a sheltered internal world.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Daylit garden-facing spaces shift into a more intimate atmosphere for evening dining and drinks.
Furniture
A mixture of classically informed and contemporary pieces, with outdoor seating central to the public-space experience.
Materials
Marble, stone, wood and upholstered textiles, with planted terraces providing an important visual counterpoint.
Architecture
A historic street-front property opening onto a terraced garden that rises behind the hotel toward the Pincian Hill.
Design Language
Contemporary Roman classicism, with restrained glamour and strong garden connections.
Interior Design
The modern interiors combine classical motifs, tailored upholstery and considered color rather than reproducing a uniformly antique environment.
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Rooms & Suites
Suites
Generous in size and decorated with feature accents inspired by the city’s antique history.
Junior Suites
Spacious and contemporary Junior Suites offering comfort and luxury in equal measure.
Family Rooms & Suites
Contemporary family rooms and suites with inviting surrounds and a serene setting.
Rooms
Designed by Olga Polizzi with guests’ comfort in mind.
Nijinsky Suite with Terrace
Completely renovated under the direction of Olga Polizzi, Director of Design.
Menus
Le Jardin à la carte menu
À la carte · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe
Spaghetti with fresh tomato and basil
Lamb scottadito with wild chicory
Le Jardin Sunday Brunch
Brunch · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
- €98 per person, excluding beverages; €60 for children aged 3 to 12 years, excluding beverages
Sunday Brunch
A selection of dishes by Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, crafted with seasonal ingredients. Individual dishes are not specified.
Watch · Reviews & Tours
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