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Rocco Forte’s Hotel Amigo, Brussels
Take your Mum antique shopping in Brussels - Olga Polizzi says it is her favourite place for picking up unusual pieces for the hotels, and its weekend market at the Place du Grand Sablon is one of Europe’s best. The perfect way to relax and recharge after a hard day’s bargain hunting is at Rocco Forte’s Hotel Amigo, which is offering a Wellness and Beauty Moments spa package, from just 560 Euro per person (approx £387) pp including a free upgrade to a Deluxe Room for Mother’s Day bookings. The package includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast and two treatments at the Marianne Gray Institute, which is within walking distance from the hotel and offers facials, massages, wraps. For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040 and quote ‘Mother’s Day.’

Rocco Forte’s Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg
What woman doesn’t adore caviar and ballet? Enjoy St Petersburg’s most famous attractions with Hotel Astoria’s Lady’s Time three-night package. Prices start from RUB 57,000 per person (approx £1,119) and include accommodation in a Deluxe Room, breakfast (including one champagne and caviar breakfast), champagne, fruits and bouquet of flowers upon arrival, entrance to the Hermitage Museum, return limousine airport transfers and a 30-minute Russian Classical Massage. To upgrade to a Superior Deluxe Room or Junior Suite, add RUB 4,200 (approx £82) or RUB 7,000 (£137) respectively to the packages. Prices are valid throughout March. For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel
Treat your Mum to the perfect pamper session at Brown’s Hotel in London. Its Mother’s Day treatment is a Carita Booster Facial (60 mins - £70) which includes a massage, exfoliation and mask, followed by a mini manicure. While your nails dry, enjoy the hotel’s legendary Champagne afternoon tea at £44 (or £48 with Rose Champagne). If you plan on getting settled in at the bar for a proper heart-to-heart, why not book a room and worry about getting home the next day. Prices start from £355 per room, per night. For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

Rocco Forte’s Hotel de Rome, Berlin
If your Mum enjoys nothing more than exploring historical homes and their grounds, take her for a weekend break to Berlin. The city is home to some incredible palaces and gardens, including the 16th century Jagdschloss - Berlin’s oldest existing palace, and Schloss Und Park Charlottenburg - a wonderful example of Baroque architecture. Rocco Forte’s Hotel de Rome offers a Hands Up and Relax package from 285 Euro per person (approx £197), including one nights’ accommodation with breakfast and a 40-minute massage. For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

Rocco Forte’s Hotel de Russie, Rome
For art and history buffs, Rome is the dream destination and to make it even more unforgettable, book the Ladies Relaxing package at the Hotel de Russie. Prices start from 1096 Euro per room, per night (approx £757), based on two sharing and including breakfast, full use of the De Russie Wellness Zone and three Décleor spa treatments – a revitalising Body Scrub, an aromatic Relaxing Massage and a facial. The price is valid throughout March and a two-night minimum stay is required. For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

Rocco Forte’s Hotel Savoy, Florence
Cover Mother’s Day, birthday and Christmas with a shopping trip to Florence. As well as fantastic leather markets in the city, there are also designer outlets within driving distance. Hotel Savoy offers The Art of Shopping in Florence package which costs from 594 Euro (approx £410), including breakfast, a welcome gift by a renowned Italian designer in your room and a half-day transfer to and from the Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Loro Piana and D&G outlets. The price is valid throughout March. For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
 
Rocco Forte’s Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt
Built around the 1904 Villa Speyer, Villa Kennedy is a wonderful retreat, located just off the south bank of Frankfurt’s Main River – perfect if you want to treat your Mum to some serious rest and relaxation. The hotel’s ladies spa package includes a 60-minute facial, a 30-minute manicure or pedicure and a luxury Eminence VIP gift in the room. Prices start from 417.50 Euro per room per night, based on two sharing and including breakfast. For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

Rocco Forte’s The Charles Hotel, Munich
If your Mum’s a classical music fan, take her to Munich, home to the Bavarian State Opera – the world’s most prolific opera house with over 350 performances a year. Stay at The Charles Hotel, where prices start from €260 per room, per night (approx £180).
For more information, 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 group 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 company is celebrating its ten year anniversary this year.  The Rocco Forte Collection took control of The Balmoral in Edinburgh on March 1 1997. 

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
- Brown’s Hotel, London
- Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt
- Hotel de Rome, Berlin
- Le Richemond, Geneva
- The Charles Hotel, Munich

Future openings: 
The Augustine, Prague – Summer 2008
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Sicily – 2009
Marrakech - 2010

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.