Campo Marzio Rome, Italy
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design HeritageOutside the door
The house
Rocco Forte HotelsNeoclassical garden oasis
In Piazzetta Valadier, conversation drifts across the courtyard beneath multi-tiered hillside gardens thick with palms, climbing roses, and citrus groves.
“Subdued modernity permeates the ambience at Hotel de Russie. Expect to see a palette of pastels, rich grays and dark woods.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Discreet anticipatory service with Sicilian botanical turndown gifts, packing assistance, and Carrara marble bathrooms.
Remarkable
Interiors by Olga Polizzi blend vibrant palettes, Robert Mapplethorpe prints, Roman mosaics, and terraced gardens.
Remarkable
An 1818 neoclassical palazzo by Giuseppe Valadier where Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau stayed in 1917.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rome
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
Built in 1818, the hotel is distinguished by its discreet façade, which conceals a magnificent 0.7-acre garden designed by Giuseppe Valadier.
“This Roman grande dame is steeped in style and history, with a secret garden where guests enjoy aperitivi or dinner amid spell-binding architecture…”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Via del Babuino, the palazzo sits between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, directly beneath the gardens of Villa Borghese.
The rooms
Interiors pair muted pastel tones and botanical art with Italian marble bathrooms, opening toward quiet backstreets or the terraced private hillside.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Blue mosaic tiles line the subterranean saltwater hydropool, illuminated under recessed starry ceiling lights.
The spa
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and free weights fill a bright studio that opens onto an outdoor garden patio.
Dogs stay too.
Stravinskij Bar
Tables spill across Piazzetta Valadier for signature cocktails and aperitivi beside the monumental garden staircase.
The leather armchairs gleam, the silver mirrors glisten, the bunches of lilies on the marble coffee table are placed just so.
Restaurant
Le Jardin de Russie
Gio Bressana painted the indoor garden murals, and outdoor tables serve classic Roman cuisine beside the balustrade.
At the table
Glowing patio heaters warm the courtyard after dark for late-evening dining beneath the palazzo wings.
How it began
In 1917, Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau stayed in adjoining rooms here, plucking oranges from the hillside garden while creating Parade.
“Opened in 2000, this Roman stalwart was one of the city’s first luxury boutique hotels, and it’s still at the top of its game.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.