At the Hotel de Russie in Italy, travellers will find a blissful retreat, including excellent spa facilities and plenty of room to explore.

As you wander through the sumptuous gardens of the Hotel de Russie, you’ll find it hard to believe you’re in the middle of hectic Rome. Here, you can dine al fresco at Le Jardin de Russie, or just rest under the trees after a day visiting the Colosseum or Vatican City (both, by the way, within walking distance).

Besides the lovely gardens, visitors also find an oasis in the De Russie Wellness Zone, a noted health club in Rome. Here, sip warm tea while lounging in the floral-scented environment, then soak in the saltwater whirlpool bath or partake in an anti-aging Carita or Decleor treatment.

Rooms and suites have sumptuous drapes and furnishings, bathrooms in marble or marble mosaic tile, and modern artwork, including signed original photographs of flowers by Robert Mapplethorpe. The Nijinsky Suite has a spacious private terrace overlooking the city – close to the heart of Rome, but far enough away that you can hear yourself think.