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The Gold List 2006

BEST FOR SERVICE

Sleek city-centre hotel between the Spanish Steps and piazza del Popolo renovated and reopened by Rocco Forte Hotels in 2000.

X FACTOR
'The wonderfully old-fashioned service,' says panellist Anya Hindmarch.

ROOMS
The 94 rooms and 31 suites are in restful, neutral tones with bathrooms in marble or marble mosaic.

FOOD
Le Jardin du Russie restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine; the Stravinskij Bar buzzes with Armani-suited locals.

COST
Doubles from 430 euros

Via del Babuino 9, Rome, Italy (00 39 06 328881; www.hotelderussie.it)