Rocco Forte Hotel De Russie Rome, Italy

Designed by Tommaso Ziffer, the 122-bedroom Hotel de Russie on Rome's fashionable Via del Babuino, which runs between the Spanish Steps and the Piazza del Popolo, opened in April 2000. A favorite with the Hollywood A-list, the hotel is famous for its stunning terraced gardens which feature a beautiful butterfly oasis, created in conjunction with the WWF. The hotel's new Olga Polizzi-designed Nijinsky Suite is the talk of the town and its extensive terrace is ideal for exclusive entertaining.
Other highlights include a luxurious spa and gym, the De Russie Wellness Zone; four meeting rooms; Le Jardin de Russie restaurant and the Stravinski Bar.