Another stunning property from The Rocco Forte Collection, the award-winning five star Hotel de Russie is perfectly located just beside the Villa Borghese Gardens, between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. The city’s top attractions, such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica, are at your fingertips to explore.

Recognized as the most unique luxury hotel in Rome, the Hotel de Russie features stunning, extensive, terraced gardens which provide a tranquil oasis amidst the bustle of central Rome.

I read an article the other day: ‘Madonna’s Travel Secrets.’ Get a life, Moreton, I hear you cry.

No, but listen … nearly all the places she loves to stay are on Luxique’s list of luxury hotels and boutique hotels (we knew the lady had taste). So, in case you want the chance to hang out with the Material Girl, listen up.

Her love affair with the Caesar Park in Rio de Janeiro goes back to 1993 when she performed for 120,000 people at the city’s Maracana Stadium. Luxique likes this one very much too – we call it “an opulent 23-storey business hotel of fine dining and service.”

When in Rome, she apparently favours the Hotel de Russie. Good choice, Madge. We’ve called it “Rome’s best hotel for those who appreciate the Rocco Forte discreet designer style.”