Hotel de Russie

Hotel de Russie Review

A ritzy retreat for government big wigs and Hollywood high-rollers, de Russie raises the bar on lavish lodging. The hotel lies just steps away from the famed Piazza del Popolo and is set in a 19th-century historic hotel which once boasted a clientele that included royalty. Famed hotelier Sir Rocco Forte decided to give de Russie a major makeover in 2002 and transformed it into one of the swankiest hotels in Eternal City. The furnishings are Donghia-style, the colors scream gloomy glamour, and the bathrooms have Roman mosaic motifs. The hotel's most prized possession is the spectacular glimpse of the garden courtyard from many (but not all) of the rooms and its sharp Le Jardin de Russie restaurant. When not lounging outside on their plushy terrace, VIPs can be found at the world-class spa facility or sipping on a prosecco poolside.