Celebrate Christmas & The Festive Season With The Rocco Forte Collection
Celebrate the festive season in style with this selection of winter packages, Christmas parties and yuletide offers from The Rocco Forte Collection.
A SNOW COVERED FESTIVE EXPERIENCE - GENEVA
Treat yourself to a traditional white Swiss-style Christmas or New Year in Geneva, against the backdrop of the snow-covered Alps. Indulge in a spot of shopping in Geneva’s charming Old Town, making sure you stop off for some delicious Swiss chocolate. Enjoy a relaxing break at Rocco Forte’s Le Richemond, which has only recently re-opened after a complete refurbishment. Le Richemond is ideally situated in the heart of the city and boasts stunning views of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Le Richemond is offering a Winter Fairy Tale Package that includes:
• Two nights’ accommodation in an executive room with buffet breakfast
• Homemade Ginger Bread and hot chocolate in room on arrival
• Round trip from the hotel to the charming ski resort of Megève, including a traditional cheese fondue in an authentic French Chalet and a moonlit sledge ride guided by six to eight dogs
• Upgrade upon availability
Price: Package starts from CHF 2,082/approximately £852 per room, based on two people sharing. Offer valid from 1 December 2007 to 29 February 2008. For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
A DECADENT YULETIDE ESCAPE - MUNICH
Discover Munich’s magical Christmas markets, which are among the best in Germany, dating back to the 14th century and set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alps. Soak up the festive atmosphere whilst browsing the many colourful stalls, stopping off to enjoy a glass of warming Gluhwein and some delicious Lebkichen (gingerbread biscuits). Rocco Forte’s The Charles Hotel, the newest addition to The Rocco Forte Collection, located in central Munich in the Lenbach Gärten area, is offering a Christmas Wish Package that includes:
• Two nights’ accommodation in a classic double room including buffet breakfast
• Personal tour of some of Munich’s best Christmas markets
• Special Italian festive gift in room on arrival
• Christmas afternoon tea in the hotel’s lobby bar
• Aperitif in the restaurant bar
• Five-course gourmet Christmas dinner
• Hot chocolate massage in the hotel’s spa
Price: Package starts from €665/approximately £451 per person. Two-night minimum stay required. Arrival date on 23 or 24 of December. For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
CULTURAL CHRISTMAS - FLORENCE
Spend an authentic Italian-style Christmas at Rocco Forte’s Hotel Savoy, located in the heart of the beautiful city of Florence on the Piazza Repubblica, close to the city’s many attractions including the famous Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy leisurely strolls through the cobbled streets of Florence in the crisp winter sunshine. Hotel Savoy is offering a special Christmas package which includes:
• Overnight accommodation in a classic double room with buffet breakfast
• A special festive welcome gift in the room
• Christmas afternoon tea for two at L’Incontro Bar and Restaurant
Price: Staring from €393/approximately £267 per room, per night. Two-night minimum length of stay. Package valid from 21 to 27 December 2007. For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
A CHOCOLATE-FILLED CHRISTMAS - BRUSSELS
What better way to spend the festive period than in the picturesque city of Brussels, Europe’s capital of chocolate. The city really comes alive at Christmas time with brightly lit streets, market stalls and the wonderful aromas of mulled wine and cinnamon filling the air. The Grand Place is transformed into a winter wonderland with ice skating, light shows and music. Rocco Forte’s Hotel Amigo, located adjacent to the Grand Place in the centre of the city is offering a White Chocolate Christmas Magic Package that includes:
• Overnight accommodation in a classic room with full buffet breakfast
• Box of chocolates in room on arrival
• One hot and spicy chocolate per person at the Amigo Bar
• Access to the hotel’s fitness centre
Price: Starting from €236/approximately £160 per room, per night. Package valid from 17 December 2007 to 6 January 2008. For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS – EDINBURGH
Christmas begins early at Rocco Forte’s The Balmoral, with a series of glamorous party nights, taking place on 6, 8 and 20 December and including:
• Red carpet arrival
• A cocktail reception in the Castle-view Banqueting Suite, with stunning views of the Edinburgh’s sparkling Winter Wonderland
• A sumptuous three-course menu created by Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Jeff Bland
• Disco dancing
Price: From just £45 per person.
On Christmas day itself, The Balmoral invites you to leave the Marigolds and apron at home and head to the award-winning restaurant, ‘number one’ for the ultimate Christmas culinary experience. Jeff Bland has created a beautiful three-course menu, which includes a glass of champagne on arrival and tantalising dishes such as Isle of Skye Crab, Marinated Scallops with a Caviar Foam, Roast Scottish Halibut, and Balmoral Christmas Pudding with Armagnac Sauce, as well as the Traditional Farmhouse Turkey with all the trimmings.
Price: This “must-do” Christmas Lunch costs £165 per person. Bedroom rates start at £145 per room on a room only basis, including use of The Balmoral Spa (from 2 December, subject to availability). For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
FESTIVE FUN AT THE FOOTBALLERS’ FAVOURITE HOTEL - MANCHESTER
The Rocco Forte’s Lowry Hotel will also be hosting a series of glamorous party nights in the run up to Christmas (6, 8, 13 and 22 December), including:
• A cocktail reception
• Three-course menu designed by National Chef of the Year Eyck Zimmer.
• Dancing
Price: The party night cost from £47.50 per person, with the option to stay overnight for the special discounted rate of £75 per person. For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
ENJOY A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS – LONDON
As the oldest hotel in London and perfectly located in the heart of Mayfair, with London’s theatre district and the chic boutiques of Bond Street a few minutes walk away, Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional Christmas. Even better, when you book two consecutive nights between the 21 December 2007 and 7 January 2008, Brown’s will give you the third night free. The three-night stay will cost from £640 per room – a saving of £320. For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
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NOTES FOR EDITORS
The Rocco Forte Collection was established in 1996 to create a collection of luxury hotels in Europe. The hotels have individual styles, with each hotel reflecting its nationality and location. The properties are linked together under The Rocco Forte Collection, which guarantees attention to detail, quality and service delivery.
The Rocco Forte Collection includes:
- Hotel de Russie, Rome
- Hotel Savoy, Florence
- The Balmoral, Edinburgh
- The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
- Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg
- Hotel Amigo, Brussels
- Le Richemond, Geneva
- Brown’s Hotel, London
- Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt
- Hotel de Rome, Berlin
- The Charles Hotel, Munich
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Future openings:
The Augustine, Prague - 2008
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Sicily – 2009
Marrakech - 2009
For further information and online reservations, please visit the Rocco Forte Collection website: www.roccofortecollection.com
Angleterre Hotel, St Petersburg, is a deluxe four-star sister to Hotel Astoria. For information and reservations, please visit www.angleterrehotel.com.
