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Here’s what makes Hotel de Russie Travel + Leisure readers' favorite hotel in Rome.

Drone view of the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

I was too busy photographing the most enticing courtyard Id ever seen.

I didnt even make it up to my room.

I couldnt believe my luck.

Rooftop dining and courtyard Four Seasons Istanbul Sultanahmet

I had no interest in ever leaving this courtyard.

Here, my review of the iconic Hotel de Russie a Rocco Forte hotel and longtime T+L reader favorite.

When I got to our room, I twisted the gold knob on one of three dual-paned windows.

Exterior view of Le Jardin de Russie at Hotel de Russie in Rome, Italy

It felt like I had my own little Roman apartment with a marble bathroom and Rocco Forte hotel amenities.

Le Jardin serves a fantastic breakfast buffet and elevated classics like grilled whole branzino.

From there, we went to the hammam, slipping into the massive blue-tiled warm pool.

A luxury tented camp in Costa Rica

Family-friendly Offerings

Hotel de Russie can make a family room by connecting two Deluxe Rooms.

The food and culture more than make up for the transatlantic flight!

and would definitely return to the hotel with a kid in tow.

Exterior view of Le Jardin de Russie at Hotel de Russie in Rome, Italy

Credit:Courtesy of Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Prosciutto and a negroini from Hotel de Russie in Rome, Italy

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The Stravinskij Bar and courtyard at Hotel de Russie in Rome, Italy

Courtesy of Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel

The Valadier Suite at Hotel de Russie in Rome, Italy

Courtesy of Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Le Jardin de Russie at Hotel de Russie in Rome, Italy

Courtesy of Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel

The spa at Hotel de Russie in Rome, Italy

Courtesy of Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel