Hotel
Hotel de Russie
A Rocco Forte five-star hotel between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, set around a terraced Secret Garden beneath the Pincio.
Open since 1893 at the top of the Spanish Steps, the five-star Hassler has 82 individually designed rooms and the Michelin-starred Imàgo restaurant.
Good to know
Few hotel addresses in Rome compete with the Hassler's position at the top of the Spanish Steps, beside the church of Trinità dei Monti. The hotel has been welcoming guests since 1893, and its 82 rooms are individually designed, with additional accommodation in Il Palazzetto, a historic building alongside the steps. Via Condotti's fashion boutiques are a few minutes' walk below.
Dining is a major draw: Imàgo, the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, looks out over the city's domes, and there is also the Salone Eva and Palm Court, Carmen's bar and a seventh-floor terrace. Even if you are not staying, booking dinner at Imàgo is a way to enjoy the view. Ask for a room facing the city when reserving, as outlooks vary.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
At the top of the Spanish Steps, at Piazza della Trinità dei Monti 6.
Yes, Imàgo, a Michelin-starred restaurant with views over Rome, plus the Palm Court and Carmen's bar.
Attraction
The Flavian Amphitheatre, completed in AD 80 under Titus, is Rome's defining ancient monument and the centrepiece of the Parco archeologico del Colosseo.
Bar
A celebrated cocktail bar in Monti that features on the World's 50 Best Bars list, open nightly with creative drinks and a smart casual dress code.
Restaurant
Heinz Beck's rooftop restaurant at the Rome Cavalieri was the first in the city to earn three Michelin stars and remains its only three-star table.
Café
Founded in 1938 near the Pantheon, Sant'Eustachio roasts its beans over wood and is famous for its sweet, creamy Gran Caffè.