Rome · Italy
Hotel de Russie
Rome's most celebrated garden hotel, steps from the Piazza del Popolo.
Overview
Hotel de Russie
Hotel de Russie is the most celebrated hotel in Rome for a golf trip that begins or ends in the Italian capital. A Rocco Forte property set between the Piazza del Popolo and the Pincian Hill, it is defined by its extraordinary terraced garden — a rare green sanctuary in the heart of the city. The combination of neoclassical architecture, garden setting, and Rocco Forte service standards gives it a character that Rome's larger hotels cannot replicate.
It suits travellers who want the finest Rome experience alongside access to Marco Simone, Olgiata, and the wider Lazio golf circuit. The hotel's position makes it the natural first stop on an itinerary that moves from Rome to the Tuscan estates — a two-base structure that defines the best version of this collection.
Why We Recommend It & How It Fits
Why We Recommend It
The Terraced Garden
The hotel's terraced garden is one of the great hotel spaces in Rome — a series of levels climbing the Pincian Hill, with jasmine, orange trees, and a sense of complete seclusion from the city outside. Breakfast here is one of the defining experiences of a Rome stay.
Position for the Golf
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club — the 2023 Ryder Cup venue — is approximately 25 minutes by road. Olgiata Golf Club is 20 minutes. The hotel's position north of the city centre makes it the most efficient Rome base for the Lazio golf circuit.
Rocco Forte Standard
The Rocco Forte brand delivers a level of personal service that distinguishes it from Rome's larger luxury hotels. The staff-to-guest ratio and attention to detail are consistently exceptional.
Non-Golfer Appeal
The Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, and the Spanish Steps are all within walking distance. The hotel's spa and garden give non-golfers a complete in-house programme, and Rome's cultural richness is immediately accessible.
Itinerary Strength
Works best as the Rome anchor in a two-base itinerary — 2–3 nights in the city before transferring to Tuscany or the Maremma coast. Also strong as a standalone base for the Lazio golf circuit.
How It Fits Into a Heritage Itinerary
The Rome Gateway Stay
The natural first stop on an Italy golf itinerary. Two to three nights in Rome, with rounds at Marco Simone and Olgiata, before transferring to Tuscany or the Maremma coast.
A Lazio Golf Base
For groups focused on the Lazio circuit — Marco Simone and Olgiata — it works as a single base with daily transfers to the courses.
A Couple's City and Golf Escape
The garden, spa, and Rome's cultural richness make it ideal for couples where one partner golfs and the other explores the city. Villa Borghese and the Spanish Steps are within walking distance.
A Special Occasion Stay
The garden setting and Rocco Forte service make it ideal for special occasions — anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or a honeymoon combined with golf.
This is the finest hotel in Rome for a golf trip that values character and setting alongside access to the Lazio circuit. The terraced garden, Rocco Forte service, and position north of the city centre make it the natural Rome anchor for an itinerary that moves on to the Tuscan estates.
Rooms, Dining & Wellness
Rooms & Suites
Rooms and suites are distributed across the main building and a garden wing, with the garden-facing categories offering the most distinctive experience. Many overlook the terraced garden or the Pincian Hill, and the suite categories are among the finest in Rome. The overall aesthetic is one of refined Italian elegance — warm tones, quality materials, and a sense of place that is entirely Roman.
Dining & Atmosphere
The Stravinskij Bar is one of Rome's most celebrated hotel bars — a garden terrace that becomes the social heart of the hotel in warmer months. The restaurant focuses on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, with an emphasis on seasonal produce and Roman classics. Breakfast in the garden is a highlight that guests consistently cite as a defining memory of their stay.
Spa, Wellness & Leisure
The spa is intimate and well equipped, with a range of treatments that draw on Italian wellness traditions. The garden itself functions as a wellness space — the combination of terraced levels, mature planting, and city seclusion creates an environment that larger hotel spas cannot replicate.
Hotel de Russie
Official Website
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Position & Access
Location & Access
Hotel de Russie sits between the Piazza del Popolo and the Pincian Hill in central Rome. Marco Simone Golf & Country Club is approximately 25 minutes by road, Olgiata Golf Club is 20 minutes, and Rome Fiumicino Airport is approximately 40 minutes.
Courses Within Reach
Arrivals & Transfers
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 40 minutes by road. Direct flights operate from most major UK and European airports. The hotel is well positioned for a Rome city stay combined with day trips to the Lazio golf circuit.
Rome · Italy
Plan Your Rome Golf Stay
If this feels like the right base for your Rome programme, we can build the right version of the itinerary around it — from a focused city stay to a full Rome and Tuscany golf journey.