The Best Hotels in Italy:31. Hotel de Russie, Rome Located between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, the 89-room Hotel de Russie is in the center of the action—though you wouldn’t know it from the inside. From its quiet courtyard garden to a relaxing five-star spa (featuring sauna and hammam), the entire place simply breathes tranquility. The hotel's restaurant, Le Jardin de Russie, is set in a “secret garden” and specializes in traditional Roman seafood dishes.