My husband and I had the pleasure to stay with Forte Hotels in both Rome and Florence this past April. We purchased our 6 night hotel package on Luxurylink.com. Our package included 3 nights at the Savoy in Florence and 3 nights at the De Russie in Rome. It was an exceptional value considering the state of the euro vs the dollar at the time (04/08).
To say we were thrilled with our accommodations at both 5 star hotels is an understatement. The De Russie in particular was stellar. The hotel is in a fabulous location. Steps away from major sights, the Spanish Steps and within walking distance of many fine restaurants and shops.
Our spacious room featured a king sized bed, sitting area, oversized marble bathroom, luxurious bedding and tasteful decor. Clean lines, art, and fine furnishings made our stay so special. Our room was located on hotel's top floor, and overlooked the walls of the Borghese Gardens and the private outdoor garden/restaurant and terraces of the hotel. In a bustling city like Rome, this quiet and calm green oasis provided a relaxing haven. The view from our balcony was magnificent.
The Hotel De Russie also features an excellent spa which features a lovely indoor heated and jetted pool. We booked massages and felt totally pampered.
Our package included daily breakfast and a superb dinner at the Jardin De Russie. We dined al fresco by candlelight while being serenaded by soft live music. It was enchanting!
The staff at the hotel was so helpful, the service meticulous and food amazing. We stay at lovely hotels everywhere we go, but this hotel in particular was the most exceptional one to date. Attention to detail, luxurious furnishings and the view to end all views.....
I cannot wait for the opportunity to stay with the De Russie once again.
This was our fourth time purchasing a Luxurylink auction package. All were winners, but this one was like winning the lottery!

After a rotten experience with checking into to another hotel in Rome that we'd booked my wife and I agreed to leave that hotel and recover from the demoralising effect (see review of Hotel del Sole Al Pantheon) by staying here. My only quibble is that when I queried the price for a two night stay I was quoted the per night rate. As I soon discovered the hotel was more expensive than what I thought I was going to pay. But it was worth it. When you go into a hotel and see Hollywood star Colin Farrell sitting in the foyer you know you're in a decent hotel. The staff were TREMENDOUS and I wanted to hug them. The rooms were large and spacious. The bar is relaxing and the garden is amazing for a cramped city like Rome. The location is absolutely fantastic - in the middle of everything (check out the road parallel but running behind the street of the hotel for amazing shops and restaurants).

This hotel rescued our holiday in Rome for which I am very grateful. But be careful getting quotes for the rates; they will quote you the per night rate even if you tell them how long you are staying

I booked this hotel knowing in advance it was going to be a nice experience. I was in the last portion of a 10 day business trip to London, Paris and Rome and wanted to treat myself to a nice hotel centrally located in Rome. At 726 Euro per night, the price tag is well worth what you will save in headaches, long walks back to your hotel and what may be one of the most lavish experiences you will have.
It was what I expected and then some. To begin, the location could not be better to walk around the old part of town, it is at the very edge of the Piazza della Repubblica, on Via del Babuino, one of the main shopping streets in Rome. This is the most expensive area to live in Rome, the hotel gardens and all the inside rooms face the gardens of the Palazzo Borghese, so the back drop is scenic. A short 5 minutes walk on the same Via del Babuino and you are at Piazza Spagna. Walk one block down and parallel to it is Via del Corso, another main shopping street.
The hotel stay and the concierge personnel made up for the nightmare I was going through, my luggage did not arrive with me. I flew Alitalia from Paris and they lost both pieces. I am back in the US and there is still no news about it. The concierge personnel (Alessandra, you must say hi to her, she is just fantastic, and Giusseppe who had a great dining suggestion after another) did what they could to try and locate my luggage, which meant calls to Alitalia every couple of hours.
I got upgraded to a great studio room facing the front of the building, room 510. Linen sheets, silk draperies in muted colors, authentic pieces of art and clean contemporary furniture with an ode to the 40's made the place an oasis, I did not want to leave that room. The bathroom all outfitted in white and grey marble with shining polished chrome fixtures has just the perfect size and perfect lighting. My room particularly was very quiet, even though it faced the street.
Upon arrival I dined at the garden restaurant, quite pricey (90 Euro for one person, 2 glasses of Pinot Grigio) under the stars, lit by candles. It was so quiet you could barely hear the murmur of the conversations in the tables around. After a flight and what i was going through, it was exactly what i needed.
The lobby and hallways are decorated with original engravings and sculptures placed strategically, the effect is both theatrical and inspiring, clean walls, clean floors devoid of rugs and 16 feet ceilings confirm you are walking into a historical building that had to be preserved at all costs.
My check in process did not take more than 2 minutes, the check out process the same. Upon leaving I left a shirt to be laundered which the concierge staff sent back to me at home at no charge to me even though I had specified a courier account they could use.
I will definitely make this my only place to stay in Rome, the level of service, the impeccable condition of the building, the halls and my room made for an unforgettable experience I want to bring my partner to share next time I visit this city.

This is a very distinctive property. The hotel feels like a modern Italian villa but is located in the heart of the city near the Spanish Steps. Staff are very attentive.

The rooms are perhaps small for the price but are well furnished and the public areas are lovely. Food is overpriced.