For business travellers heading to Rome this March, the Six Nations offers the perfect excuse to blend meetings with a little sporting escapism — and few bases strike that balance better than Hotel de Russie, Rocco Forte’s iconic hideaway between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps.
With the England vs Italy match kicking off at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday 7 March 2026, the hotel’s location — just 1.5 km from the stadium — makes it an ideal launchpad for a seamless bleisure stay.
During the working day, the hotel’s calm, leafy interiors offer a welcome contrast to Rome’s energetic streets. Quiet corners in the terraced gardens make excellent spots for catching up on emails, while the concierge team is well‑versed in arranging transfers, reservations and last‑minute logistics for time‑pressed guests.
Once the laptop closes, the property shifts effortlessly into leisure mode. Le Jardin de Russie, the hotel’s garden restaurant, is a serene setting for a pre‑match lunch, while the Irene Forte Spa provides a restorative reset for travellers arriving off a flight or wrapping up a busy week.
For those wanting to lean into the match‑day atmosphere, Stravinskij Bar serves pitch‑perfect cocktails and aperitivo classics — an elegant warm‑up before joining the crowds heading towards the stadium.
And when the final whistle blows, the hotel’s central location means the city is yours to enjoy: late‑night trattorias, riverside walks, or simply a quiet nightcap back at the bar.
For travellers mixing business with rugby, Hotel de Russie delivers the rare combination of efficiency, indulgence and proximity — a Roman weekend that works hard and plays harder.