CHAPTER ONE
Strangers
No More
HOTEL DE RUSSIE • ROME
An Editorial Series by Altamura Distilleries
Between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps lies a place where Rome reveals one of its most intimate sides. Hidden behind its historic façade, Hotel de Russie has long been a meeting point for travellers, artists and those who understand that true luxury is measured in atmosphere rather than spectacle.
CHAPTER ONE
Strangers
No More
HOTEL DE RUSSIE • ROME
An Editorial Series by Altamura Distilleries
Between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps lies a place where Rome reveals one of its most intimate sides. Hidden behind its historic façade, Hotel de Russie has long been a meeting point for travellers, artists and those who understand that true luxury is measured in atmosphere rather than spectacle.
BEYOND THE PLACE
Where Rome
slows down.
There is a different rhythm here. Mornings begin quietly beneath the trees of the Secret Garden, afternoons drift through hidden courtyards and evenings naturally gather around the bar. It is a place where every space invites you to stay a little longer, allowing the city to unfold at its own pace.



BEYOND THE PLACE
Where Rome
slows down.
There is a different rhythm here. Mornings begin quietly beneath the trees of the Secret Garden, afternoons drift through hidden courtyards and evenings naturally gather around the bar. It is a place where every space invites you to stay a little longer, allowing the city to unfold at its own pace.


A PLACE OF ENCOUNTERS
Connected by
the same spirit.
Some guests have travelled across the world, others have simply crossed the city. Conversations begin over an aperitivo, continue through dinner and often last well into the evening. At Hotel de Russie, every encounter feels unforced, as though everyone has always belonged in the same room.
THE STORY
From aperitivo
to after dark.
As daylight softens across the garden, glasses are raised, conversations become lighter and the atmosphere quietly transforms. What begins as a simple drink becomes part of a longer evening, shaped by shared moments rather than schedules.





THE STORY
From aperitivo
to after dark.
As daylight softens across the garden, glasses are raised, conversations become lighter and the atmosphere quietly transforms. What begins as a simple drink becomes part of a longer evening, shaped by shared moments rather than schedules.



THE MOMENT
The beauty
of staying.
There is no need to rush. Whether seated beneath the trees, walking through the garden or enjoying another cocktail as the city settles into the night, every moment feels exactly where it should be. By the end, strangers are no more.

THE MOMENT
The beauty
of staying.
There is no need to rush. Whether seated beneath the trees, walking through the garden or enjoying another cocktail as the city settles into the night, every moment feels exactly where it should be. By the end, strangers are no more.



THE LIGHT
From first light
to golden hour.
There is a different kind of beauty in the way the light moves throughout the day. It lingers on the stone, dances through the gardens and wraps every shared moment in a warmth that feels effortlessly Italian. The kind of light you never want to leave behind.





THE FEELING
More than a place.
A state of mind.
Morning light filters through the greenery. Golden hour warms the stone façades. As evening arrives, soft reflections replace the sun without ever changing the character of the place. Here, every hour reveals a different side of Rome, equally authentic.

BEYOND
Every ending is the beginning of another story.
Some places leave behind more than memories. They leave a feeling you’ll want to find again.
And while every destination changes, the spirit never does.












