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If within the thousand possibilities of travel resonates the daydream of a new life, then Rome, from the vantage of Hotel de Russie, offers at the outset the promise of perfect days. And if the most memorable hotels are those in which everything is exactly as it should and ever was, then perfection is a fair word to describe the suites at this iconic hotel, recently renovated by Olga Polizzi, Director of Design of Rocco Forte Hotels.

Hotel de Russie offers in every corner a seemingly effortless sense of elegance, but it is in its famed suites that harmony is taken to new heights. A few in particular capture our attention. In the Nijinsky presidential Suite, floating above the rooftops of Rome, you believe all your needs are catered for, as if you were living in your own grand Roman residence. And in the Garden Suites, directly overlooking the hotel’s 19^th century neo-classical Secret Garden, you witness history falling in love with nature in a perfectly balanced concert of colors and shapes.

The Sweetest Suites at Hotel de Russie

The Nijinsky Suite

Hotel de Russie’s largest suite pays tribute to the Russian ballet legend Vaslav Nijinsky, a frequent visitor back in the days when Russian nobles and intellectuals gave the hotel its name. Since its opening in 1814, famous guests graced this hotel, such as Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau who dubbed it a “paradise on earth”. 

In this Suite guests can dance through the rich history, comfort, and bespoke craftsmanship of a Roman haven. Besides the 172m² of indoor space, the Suite boasts a 240m² private terrace affording breathtaking views of Villa Borghese, the Pincio Terrace, and the undulating rooftops of Rome. 

The space is choreographed with Nijinsky’s elegance and symmetry, as Italian antiques elegantly blend with bespoke modern artworks, like a flawless pas à deux. In the vibrant red walls of the entrance atrium you feel Rome’s beating heart. The light green, yellow and brown tones of the details throughout evoke the hotel’s own Secret Garden.

The kitchen boasts a corner bar connecting to an open dining area able to accommodate a party of 10, making the suite ideal for hosting or private work events. Last but not least, there is the stunning Carrara marble bathroom, dressed in Bisazza mosaics, with a bathtub, a separate shower and a Turkish bath, a true ode to the roman bath house.

Guests of the presidential suite can choose from a range of private experiences and services. “Night with Caravaggio” anyone? And need we mention they’ll unpack and pack your bags, and give you a babysitter to look after the kids for 3 hours?

The Garden View Suites

While the hotel offers 120 suites total, staying at one of the its seven Garden View Suites also feels like inhabiting a luxurious cocoon of botanical peace in the lively center of Rome. The generous 70 m² suites blend classic references with contemporary furnishings like Fontana Arte lamps, Tosconova armchairs, custom sofas and chairs with original Fornasetti cushions.

With a relaxing color palette, from the light cobalt blues of the wooden shutters reflecting the Roman sky to the grassy greens inspired by Valadier’s garden, luxurious fabrics accent this experience of understated luxury. 

Drenched in natural light and brushed with botanical touches, the suites overlook an enchanted Secret Garden where, almost a century after it was built, the same orange trees perfume the air. 

French film-maker Jean Coteau said it best when visiting in 1917, in a letter to his mother: “The hotel is in a garden that climbs up and looks over Rome. I pick oranges from my window and the sun warms the furniture.” Waking up in a Hotel de Russie’s Garden View Suite, you just need to open the blue shutters, inhale the citrus scents mixed with the cascading rosemary to know that all is well. Just as it was and always will be.

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Words by Rita Jardim
All photos courtesy of Hotel de Russie

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