Hotel de Russie

Celebrities patronise this elegantly luxurious Rocco Forte hotel, perfectly located between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, close to Rome’s major sites.

Cool, calming interiors, and a lovely outdoor terrace with views over beautiful terraced gardens, make this an oasis from the bustle outside, while the spa – one of Rome’s best – features a Finnish sauna, steam bath and saltwater whirlpool bath, soothes and rejuvenates tired sightseers.

It’s family-friendly, yet retains a discreetly romantic quality for couples.