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Axel’s take

Choose it for the garden and service, not simply the bedroom.

Choose it for
Terraced garden dining, attentive staff and a central shopping location.
Skip it if
You want palatial entry rooms, a lap pool or ancient sights at the door.
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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · a five-star Rocco Forte hotel with a terraced garden and boutique spa

Hotel de Russie is a top-end city hotel whose strongest argument is the space beyond its rooms: a terraced garden, outdoor dining and a proper spa beside Piazza del Popolo. Rocco Forte says every room and suite has been refreshed, and Tripadvisor and Expedia feedback supports the emphasis on attentive staff, cleanliness and comfort. We'd choose it for a Rome trip with time to enjoy the hotel, rather than simply sleep between sightseeing stops.

The restraint is in the bedrooms. The published Superior category averages 33 square metres and faces the city; a garden outlook is not standard. That is comfortable, not palatial, at this level. The saltwater hydrotherapy pool is for unwinding rather than serious swimming. Its demanding price position makes the garden, service and setting essential to the decision: without those priorities, the case becomes much weaker.

Rooms
The hotel reports every room and suite refreshed. Superior rooms average 33 square metres with city views; larger categories and garden-facing accommodation change the experience.
Cleanliness
A strong signal across Tripadvisor feedback and Expedia's cleanliness rating, rather than a recurring concern.
Service
Published guest feedback repeatedly praises warm staff, breakfast service and concierge assistance.
Amenities
Terraced Secret Garden, Le Jardin restaurant, Stravinskij Bar, Irene Forte Spa, saltwater hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and Technogym-equipped gym.
Fees and surprises
City tax is €10 per person per night, charged separately for up to 10 consecutive nights. Valet parking is available. The official pet policy specifies a €150 cleaning fee per stay.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · timeout.com · comune.roma.it · atac.roma.it. Reviewed Oct 29, 2026.

The location

Via del Babuino 9, Rome

The entrance is on the Pincio side of Via del Babuino, near its Piazza del Popolo end. Boutiques line the street; Via Margutta is nearby, and the hotel's garden climbs behind the building. Walk south along Babuino for the Spanish Steps, or out toward the square for its churches and the climb to the Pincio.

What guests say

Amenities

Terraced Secret Garden, Le Jardin restaurant, Stravinskij Bar, Irene Forte Spa, saltwater hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and Technogym-equipped gym.

  • Spa tub
  • Indoor Pool
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Good to know

City tax
€10 per person per night, payable separately, for up to 10 consecutive nights in the same property. Children under 10 are exempt.
Arrival and departure
Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 12:00.
Valet parking
Valet parking is available.
Pet cleaning fee
€150 per stay. The hotel accepts 1 pet up to 20 kg, or 2 pets each up to 10 kg.

Checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · timeout.com · comune.roma.it · atac.roma.it · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: €100 per room per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

De Russie Hotel: from $1,403 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $1,403 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at De Russie Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

De Russie Hotel is a five-star Rocco Forte hotel with a terraced garden and boutique spa in Rome, Italy.

Address: Via del Babuino 9, Rome. Property ID: 1218289. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/rome/de-russie-hotel-1218289

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/rome/de-russie-hotel-1218289/2026-11-13/2-adults

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$2,836$4,053 on Expedia$1,217 less (30%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $1,403 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $2,806 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $4,209 USD

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Total price: $6,425 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $7,828 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $9,231 USD

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Total price: $10,634 USD

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Total price: $12,037 USD

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Total price: $14,234 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $15,637 USD

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11 nights

Total price: $17,035 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $18,433 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $19,831 USD

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14 nights

Total price: $21,229 USD

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About De Russie Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Via del Babuino 9, Rome
  • City page: Hotels in Rome

Axel's take: 8.9/10

Choose it for the garden and service, not simply the bedroom.

  • Choose it for: Terraced garden dining, attentive staff and a central shopping location.
  • Skip it if: You want palatial entry rooms, a lap pool or ancient sights at the door.

Axel's opinion of De Russie Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · timeout.com · comune.roma.it · atac.roma.it. Reviewed Oct 29, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with garden view (twin beds)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with garden view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Family room

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Junior Suite with garden view (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin Junior Suite with garden view (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Family Junior Suite

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin Suite (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin Suite with garden view (twin beds)

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

Superior Twin Suite (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Vaselli Suite

Vaselli Double Suite (full double bed)

Vaselli Twin Suite (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Popolo Suite

Popolo Double Suite (full double bed)

Popolo Twin Suite (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Nijinsky Suite

Nijinsky Double Suite (full double bed)

Valadier Double Suite (full double bed)

Valadier Twin Suite (twin beds)

Picasso Double Suite (full double bed)

Picasso Twin Suite (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Family Suite with garden view

Location

Beside Piazza del Popolo, ideal for shopping and the northern historic center.

  • The block: The entrance is on the Pincio side of Via del Babuino, near its Piazza del Popolo end. Boutiques line the street; Via Margutta is nearby, and the hotel's garden climbs behind the building. Walk south along Babuino for the Spanish Steps, or out toward the square for its churches and the climb to the Pincio.
  • Getting around: Walking suits the Tridente shopping streets and northern historic center. Flaminio–Piazza del Popolo gives access to Metro A for Ottaviano and Termini; reaching the Colosseum by metro requires a change. We'd use taxis for cross-city dinners and luggage, and a taxi or arranged transfer for the airport rather than treat this as a car-based stay.
  • After dark: Expect evening strolling and hotel-bar activity rather than a party district. Dining and cocktails are easy without leaving the property; published stay reviews praise quiet bedrooms, though outlooks differ.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · timeout.com · comune.roma.it · atac.roma.it.

Best areas in Rome for luxury travelers

  • Spanish Steps, Trevi & Tridente: 9.5/10 for luxury travelers. Flagship boutiques, grand streets and strong hotels make the leading luxury combination; do not expect seclusion around famous sights.
  • Historic Center: 9.3/10 for luxury travelers. The strongest hotel pillar pairs with landmark squares and atmospheric lanes, though quieter room locations need care.
  • Via Veneto & Villa Borghese: 8.9/10 for luxury travelers. Excellent hotels, grand façades and park access suit a more composed stay, with hills and fewer lively doorstep streets.
  • Monti & Colosseum: 8.4/10 for luxury travelers. Strong hotels and intimate lanes suit travelers who prefer ancient sights and aperitivo to flagship-shopping surroundings.
  • Vatican & Prati: 8.4/10 for luxury travelers. Strong hotels and a calmer neighborhood rhythm work well for Vatican-focused stays, with more travel to ancient Rome.
  • Trastevere: 7.7/10 for luxury travelers.
  • Termini & Esquilino: 7.5/10 for luxury travelers.
  • Testaccio & Aventine: 6.7/10 for luxury travelers.
  • EUR: 4.7/10 for luxury travelers. Where to stay in Rome for luxury travelers

Hotels around De Russie Hotel

  • Hotel Manfredi Suite in Rome (Via Margutta, near the Spanish Steps). Manfredi wins when: A smaller, family-run hotel with friendly service and quiet-street character, when neighborhood access matters more than full luxury facilities. Keep De Russie Hotel when: Keep de Russie for its garden, dining and spa; Manfredi's compact rooms, tight showers and small vintage lift require different expectations.
  • Grand Hotel Plaza (Via del Corso, central shopping streets). Grand Hotel Plaza wins when: Ornate historic interiors and often-generous bedrooms, if architectural grandeur matters more than consistent execution. Keep De Russie Hotel when: Keep de Russie for stronger service and cleanliness evidence, refreshed rooms and its garden; Plaza has documented uneven maintenance, housekeeping and five-star service.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • The St. Regis Rome (Via Veneto & Villa Borghese). St. Regis wins when: Grand palace interiors and especially consistent praise for personalized service, accepting compact entry rooms and longer sightseeing walks. Keep De Russie Hotel when: De Russie wins for its terraced garden, hydrotherapy pool and direct access to the Tridente shopping streets.

What guests say

Aggregate evidence is strong: Expedia's accessible sample contains 70 top-rated stays out of 96. Tripadvisor feedback reinforces service, cleanliness and garden appeal; the available selection does not establish a newest-review trend.

Good to know

  • City tax: €10 per person per night, payable separately, for up to 10 consecutive nights in the same property. Children under 10 are exempt.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 12:00.
  • Valet parking: Valet parking is available.
  • Pet cleaning fee: €150 per stay. The hotel accepts 1 pet up to 20 kg, or 2 pets each up to 10 kg.

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · timeout.com · comune.roma.it · atac.roma.it · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: The hotel reports every room and suite refreshed. Superior rooms average 33 square metres with city views; larger categories and garden-facing accommodation change the experience.
  • Cleanliness: A strong signal across Tripadvisor feedback and Expedia's cleanliness rating, rather than a recurring concern.
  • Service: Published guest feedback repeatedly praises warm staff, breakfast service and concierge assistance.
  • Amenities: Terraced Secret Garden, Le Jardin restaurant, Stravinskij Bar, Irene Forte Spa, saltwater hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and Technogym-equipped gym.
  • Fees and surprises: City tax is €10 per person per night, charged separately for up to 10 consecutive nights. Valet parking is available. The official pet policy specifies a €150 cleaning fee per stay.
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: €100 per room per night

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