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3 WELCOME Each of our properties is individual each has its own personality, and each is authentic to its city. All are landmarks, both old and new, occupying magnificent buildings in exceptional locations. No one knows the cities and their surrounding areas quite as we do. My family has been in the hospitality business for four generations in that time we ve developed a distinctive approach to service and a certain sense of style. We bring our expertise and attention to detail to our guests in a way that is natural and warm. Design is integral to our hotels. Good hotel design should be comfortable, practical and memorable, to create an experience that is intriguing and a little unusual. Each of our hotels has its own identity; I always start with the location and the style of the building for inspiration. High quality craftsmanship is essential, as are the local artists and builders who share our passion for attention to the details that really matter. I hope our guests will enjoy every moment of their stay at Rocco Forte Hotels. Sir Rocco Forte Chairman and CEO Olga Polizzi Deputy Chairman and Director of Design 2 3

4 HOTEL ASTORIA ST PETERSBURG INTRODUCTION THE BALMORAL EDINBURGH HOTEL DE ROME BERLIN Rocco Forte Hotels is different. Our hotel in Berlin is called the Hotel de Rome. Our hotel in Rome is the Hotel de Russie. Each hotel is individual because each city is unique. BROWN S HOTEL LONDON HOTEL AMIGO BRUSSELS VILLA KENNEDY FRANKFURT THE CHARLES HOTEL MUNICH Our hotels are landmarks right at the very heart of the city, except for our resort, which is suitably remote. They re as much a part of each location s landscape as the Spanish Steps in Rome or St Isaac s Cathedral in St Petersburg. They re colourful, characterful buildings with interiors that resonate with the local culture. HOTEL SAVOY FIRENZE While each of our hotels has its own personality, our exacting standards ensure a personal and attentive service that unites them all. As a family who has been in hospitality for four generations, we have a warm-hearted approach that is embraced by our hotels. HOTEL DE RUSSIE ROMA JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA VERDURA RESORT SICILIA 5

5 Rue de l Amigo 1-3 Brussels 1000, Belgium HOTEL AMIGO BRUSSELS ACCOMMODATION 154 bedrooms 19 suites RESTAURANT AND BAR Ristorante Bocconi restaurant with terrace Bar Amigo RELAXATION Gym In-room beauty and massage treatments by appointment MEETINGS AND EVENTS Ballroom for up to 300 guests (dividable into 2 separate rooms) 5 meeting rooms for up to 55 delegates Blaton Suite with 60m 2 terrace available for private events Business Centre Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms LOCATION Located next to the Grand Place By air: a 20-minute drive from the airport By train: a 10-minute drive from Brussels Midi station Valet parking Amigo is a curious name, given the hotel s history. The city council bought the building in 1522 and turned it into a prison. The Spanish rulers mistook its Flemish name vrunt to mean vriend, or amigo. The locals seem to have enjoyed this irony, because the name stuck. The hotel was built on this site in Hotel Amigo is just around the corner from the Grand Place. It s at the crossroads of the historic Ilot Sacré area and the antiques district of Le Sablon. It s a mere credit card swipe from the fiercely modern Dansaert shopping district. Hotel Amigo sits where every aspect of Brussels s culture meets. Brussels is a cultural haven. There are the Magrittes and Rubens. The antiques, furniture and traditional lace. The handmade chocolates, moules-frites and beer. Having seen the traditional, you won t want to leave without exploring Brussels s contemporary design and restaurant scene. 6 7

6 Behrenstrasse Berlin, Germany HOTEL DE ROME BERLIN ACCOMMODATION 108 bedrooms 37 suites RESTAURANT AND BAR La Banca restaurant and bar with terrace Opera Court The Roof Terrace - seasonal bar SPA DE ROME 20m swimming pool Finnish sauna and steam room 6 treatment rooms Relaxation area Gym MEETINGS AND EVENTS Ballroom for up to 300 guests 5 meeting rooms for up to 90 delegates (2 rooms interconnect) Business Centre Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms LOCATION Located on Bebelplatz in Mitte By air: a 30-minute drive from Berlin Tegel Airport By train: a 5 to 10-minute drive from Berlin s main station A hotel in Berlin called Rome is unusual. Our building was once the historic headquarters of the Dresdner bank, and we took the name from a renowned nineteenth century hotel that was once located on the opposite side of Bebelplatz. The best place to take in the patchwork history of Berlin is from our rooftop bar, with its views over the city. The hotel is next to the opera house and a short walk from Museum Island. Berlin s history even exists within the fabric of the building the bank s old jewel vault is now our 20-metre pool. You ll come to Berlin for the vibrant arts scene. You may come for the notorious nightlife. You might be here for the monuments to history, such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, or the last remnants of the Berlin Wall. At the Hotel de Rome, we put it all together in new and imaginative ways. 8 9

7 Kennedyallee Frankfurt, Germany VILLA KENNEDY FRANKFURT ACCOMMODATION 127 bedrooms 36 suites RESTAURANT AND BAR Gusto - restaurant with terrace JFK Bar - bar with terrace VILLA SPA (1000m 2 ) 15m swimming pool Jacuzzi Saunas and steam rooms 8 treatment rooms Relaxation areas Gym Yoga studio MEETINGS AND EVENTS Ballroom and foyer for up to 350 guests 7 meeting rooms for up to 300 guests 700m 2 Villa Garden Business Centre Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms Villa Kennedy blends art and science rather well. Stellar figures of the European arts and science scenes including Richard Strauss and Hugo Becker were friends of the Speyer family, the original owners of the historic villa at the centre of this hotel. You might know Frankfurt as the powerhouse of European finance, but it s rich in culture, too. Museums flank the Main River. World-class opera pierces the air and theatre is everywhere. Villa Kennedy is a short stroll from Museum Embankment and the city centre. Built around the carefully restored Villa Speyer, the hotel has a large courtyard garden at its heart where you can eat, drink or unwind. There is also a beautiful spa. Not bad for a relaxing stopover just a 10-minute drive from Frankfurt Airport. LOCATION By air: a 10-minute drive from Frankfurt International Airport By train: a 5-minute drive from the main train station 10 11

8 Sophienstrasse Munich, Germany THE CHARLES HOTEL MUNICH ACCOMMODATION 136 bedrooms 24 suites RESTAURANT AND BAR Davvero restaurant and bar with private dining room and terrace The Bar THE CHARLES SPA (800m 2 ) 15m swimming pool Sauna and steam room 5 treatment rooms Relaxation area Gym MEETINGS AND EVENTS Ballroom for up to 300 guests (dividable into 3 separate rooms) 7 conference rooms for up to 80 delegates Business Centre Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms LOCATION Centrally located in Munich s Old Town By air: a 30-minute drive from the international airport By train: a 5-minute walk from the central railway station Designed to reflect the elegant and cosmopolitan Munich backdrop, The Charles Hotel is named after Sir Rocco Forte s father, the renowned hotelier Lord Charles Forte. Munich s motto was once cosmopolitan city with a heart. That heart beats strongest around the beer gardens, the vibrant bars, the buzzy cafés and the atmospheric restaurants that have always dotted this theatrical city. The stage set comes by way of the Gothic architecture and the Old Town. The Charles Hotel is set against the calm backdrop of the Old Botanical Garden. Close to the Alte Pinakothek and the newly restored Lenbachaus, the hotel reflects Munich s heritage. The works of 19th-century local artist Franz Von Lenbach hang on the walls of the bar and the porcelain decorations in the bathrooms are from Bavaria s oldest manufacturer. Against this stage of rich heritage we offer modern comforts too our rooms are the most spacious in Munich and the indoor pool is the city s largest

9 Piazza della Repubblica Florence, Italy HOTEL SAVOY FLORENCE ACCOMMODATION 88 bedrooms 14 suites RESTAURANT AND BAR Restaurant and bar with terrace RELAXATION The Brunelleschi and Signoria suites have private steam rooms Gym In-room beauty and massage treatments by appointment MEETINGS AND EVENTS 2 meeting rooms for up to 60 delegates In-house florist Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms LOCATION Located on Piazza della Repubblica By air: a 20-minute drive from Florence Airport, 60 minutes from Pisa Airport By train: a 5-minute drive from Santa Maria Novella Station Hotel Savoy is a monument to Florentine elegance. Built on the site of the Mercato Vecchio and the church of San Tommaso, the hotel dates back to Just like Florence, it s moved subtly with the times, yet its foundations are embedded in Italian culture and Renaissance style. Images of shoes decorate the walls of Hotel Savoy, a nod to the Florentine tradition of fine fashion and leather craftsmanship. The building seems hewn from the same materials as Florence itself marble and mosaic, composure and grace. Situated on the Piazza della Repubblica, Hotel Savoy puts you right at the heart of things. From it you can walk everywhere whether it s the Uffizi, the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio or the world-class shopping of Via Tornabuoni. It s there in the effortless elegance of the Hotel Savoy, with the carefully chosen ceramics, artwork and fabrics

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11 Via del Babuino Rome, Italy HOTEL DE RUSSIE ROME ACCOMMODATION 89 bedrooms 33 suites RESTAURANT AND BAR Le Jardin de Russie restaurant with terrace Stravinskij Bar bar with terrace DE RUSSIE WELLNESS ZONE Marine hydropool Sauna and steam room 6 treatment rooms Hair salon Relaxation area Gym MEETINGS AND EVENTS 4 meeting rooms for up to 90 delegates The Secret Garden is available for private events In-house florist Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms LOCATION Located between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo By air: a 30-minute drive from Ciampino Airport and 45 minutes from Fiumicino Airport By train: a 15-minute drive from Termini Station A Roman hotel named after Russia? When it opened, between 1816 and 1819, the hotel was popular among Russian clients. They liked the mild Roman winters. The Romans called it L Albergo di Russia. The name became Hotel de Russie when French took off among the aristocracy. Between the Spanish Steps and the Piazza del Popolo, the Hotel de Russie is in an integral part of Rome. It lives up to its surroundings. The hotel has a softly lit secret garden where you can clink glasses with the cognoscenti. French poet Cocteau described the hotel as paradise on Earth when he stayed here in We ve made it even better since then. The restaurant s menu is designed by Fulvio Pierangelini, a celebrated maestro of Italian cuisine. The rooms are calm, the aperitivo welcoming and the designer shops of the Via Condotti just a short walk away

12 SS 115km Sciacca (AG), Italy VERDURA RESORT SICILY ACCOMMODATION 153 bedrooms 50 suites RESTAURANTS AND BARS Zagara restaurant Liolà Trattoria restaurant and pizzeria Buon Giorno breakfast restaurant Amare restaurant and bar Pool Bar restaurant and bar Granita restaurant and bar Torre Bar Beach Bar Spa Bar juice bar at Verdura Spa VERDURA SPA (4000m 2 ) 4 thalassotherapy pools 25m lap pool 11 treatment rooms Double-height hammam Saunas Gym and yoga studio Daily fitness classes GOLF 2 championship 18-hole courses 9-hole par-3 course Driving range and putting green Golf Academy Clubhouse MEETINGS AND EVENTS Ballroom for up to 350 guests 7 meeting rooms for up to 160 delegates Open-air amphitheatre for up to 300 guests Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms Verdura Resort takes its name from the original local landowners the Verdura family. A cousin to the Last Duke of Verdura was Giuseppe Lampedusa, author of The Leopard. You ll find a Leopard in every room. Verdura seems carved out of Sicily itself. The architecture reflects the civilisations that shaped the island. Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spaniards and Italians all left an imprint. Today, Verdura will leave its mark on you. Set on 230 hectares, it has almost 2km of private Mediterranean coastline. You ll pass the old Verdura railway station and the 12th century Torre Verdura as you drive into the resort. There you ll find two Kyle Phillips golf courses, a 60-metre infinity swimming pool, six clay tennis courts and much more. Work out in our startlingly modern gym, or discover running trails through olive groves that will leave your regular jogging route standing. Our 4000 square metre spa is home to four outdoor thalassotherapy pools, a startlingly modern 170m 2 gym and much more. ADDITIONAL SERVICES 60m outdoor pool 6 floodlit clay tennis courts Private beach, water sports Kid and Teen Clubs Football pitch Sightseeing excursions Helipad LOCATION By air: an 80-minute drive from Palermo International Airport By car: a 15-minute drive from Sciacca and 40 minutes from Agrigento 20 21

13 On your private terrace or from our bars and restaurants you ll enjoy uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean lapping at the toes of the resort

14 St Isaac s Square, Ul. Bolshaya Morskaya 39, St Petersburg , Russia ACCOMMODATION 83 bedrooms 86 suites RESTAURANTS AND BARS Astoria Café restaurant and bar Lichfield Bar Rotonda Lounge DECLÉOR SPA 4 treatment rooms Sauna and steam room Hydromassage Gym LA MAISON DE BEAUTÉ CARITA ASTORIA 5 treatment rooms Hair salon Express beauty services The dancer Isadora Duncan stayed at the Hotel Astoria at the start of the 20th century. Rasputin did too and Bulgakov honeymooned there. Today, you too will be seduced by the long list of notable guests engraved in brass by the lifts at reception they include poet Sergei Esenin, Lenin, HG Wells and Luciano Pavarotti. A stroll away from the Hermitage Museum and Yusupov Palace, the Astoria instantly attunes you to the cultural heartbeat of the city. The HOTEL ASTORIA ST PETERSBURG dramatic photographs of the Mariinsky Theatre in the Astoria Café, and the stylish Lichfield nudes in the eponymous bar, place you at the centre of St Petersburg s mix of old and new. For a century, the Astoria has been integral to St Petersburg life. Gazing at St Isaac s Cathedral from your window, you ll feel at one with the artists, poets, singers and dancers who have called the Astoria their home. If only walls could talk. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Winter Garden and Ballroom for up to 450 guests 5 meeting rooms for up to 54 guests Business Centre 5 additional meeting rooms plus an auditorium for 180 guests in the adjacent Angleterre Hotel Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms LOCATION On St Isaac s Square By air: a 30-minute drive from Pulkovo International Airport By train: a short drive from five main railway stations 24 25

15 1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, Scotland THE BALMORAL EDINBURGH ACCOMMODATION 168 bedrooms 20 suites RESTAURANTS AND BARS Number One Michelin-starred restaurant Hadrian s Brasserie Palm Court The Balmoral Bar Scotch Whisky Bar THE BALMORAL SPA Swimming pool Juice Bar 5 treatment rooms Finnish sauna and steam room Gym MEETINGS AND EVENTS 10 meeting suites for up to 450 guests Business Centre Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms The Balmoral is a grand railway hotel. The clocktower is set precisely three minutes fast, so that you don t miss your train. In fact, the only day the clock is set correctly is Hogmanay. You ll find The Balmoral at number 1 Princes Street, a landmark building in a historical setting. The hotel merges contemporary styling with elegant tradition like the colours of a fine tartan weave. As much a feature of Edinburgh as the Royal Mile, the hotel is an elegant stop-off between Waverley Station and the exclusive department stores around Princes Street. Beneath you, the city s Old Town and New Town are neatly laid out. Everything that s great about Edinburgh is within reach. Potter the Royal Mile, clamber up to the castle and scale Arthur s Seat. LOCATION Located at No. 1 Princes Street By air: a 25-minute drive from Edinburgh International Airport By train: adjacent to Waverley Station 26 27

16 Albemarle Street London, W1S 4BP, England BROWN S HOTEL LONDON ACCOMMODATION 88 bedrooms 29 suites RESTAURANTS AND BAR HIX Mayfair restaurant and bar The English Tea Room The Donovan Bar RELAXATION 3 treatment rooms Gym MEETINGS AND EVENTS 6 meeting rooms (4 interconnect) for up to 120 guests Business Centre Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms LOCATION Located next to Bond Street By air: a 45-minute drive from London Heathrow Valet parking Celebrated visitors have been plentiful since Brown s Hotel, the first hotel in London, opened on Albemarle Street in It s been at the centre of London and London life ever since. Teddy Roosevelt prepared for his wedding day here. Alexander Graham Bell made Britain s first telephone call from our reception. Rudyard Kipling, Agatha Christie and Winston Churchill ate, slept and wrote here. But don t worry today we keep the names of our guests under lock and key. They come here for tradition mixed with modern flair. Just like London. We know the London less travelled. The fastest speedboat ride on the Thames. The food-tasting ramble through Borough Market. We know the ins and outs of Mayfair, where Brown s is located the area is home to Fortnum and Mason, the suits of Savile Row, the shopping of Bond Street and Dover Street and the breathing space of Green Park. Nibble on cucumber sandwiches, or sample Mark Hix s modern British cuisine surrounded by contemporary British works of art. Brown s is a slice of London life

17 Pre-opening enquiries FUTURE OPENING JEDDAH ACCOMMODATION 146 rooms 63 suites 94 serviced apartments RESTAURANTS Aubergine Lebanese restaurant Il Caffe café and patisserie Mayfair international restaurant Pampas Argentinean restaurant Pool Bar RELAXATION 25m rooftop pool Male health club with treatment rooms, gym, sports lounge, squash courts, sauna and steam room Female health club with treatment rooms, gym, sauna and steam room MEETINGS AND EVENTS 11 meeting rooms 360m 2 ballroom (dividable into 2 separate rooms) 194m 2 pre-function lobby Business Centre Valet service and on-property car park Located on the Red Sea, Jeddah is one of the most important commercial and cultural centres in the Middle East. The city s port has a long history of both trade and tourism. Today, Jeddah is popular with pilgrims, business travellers and holidaymakers alike. Our Tahlia Street hotel sits just 20 minutes drive from the airport, in the heart of the Central Business and Shopping District. The five-star hotel interiors come care of the celebrated Martin Brudnizki and Olga Polizzi. Inside, you can choose from two distinct concept restaurants, an Italian café, an extensive all-day-dining restaurant, or a snack bar by the rooftop pool. There are male and female spas to unwind in, as well as remarkable conference facilities. We ll let you know when it s open for bookings. LOCATION By Air: a 20-minute drive from the international airport Our work-in-progress. Opening in

18 SUITES AT ROCCO FORTE HOTELS Our suites are luxurious, spacious and carefully designed, with fine artworks and furnishings. Guests who book into our suites 1 also enjoy In-suite check-in Unpacking and packing of your luggage Valet service with eveningwear pressed on the night you arrive Your choice of pillows, duvets, mattresses, cottons or linens Complimentary in-house movies Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access Complimentary breakfast For more information about all our suites or to book online please go to roccofortehotels.com 32 1 These services are not available to guests who have booked a Junior Suite or who have been upgraded.

19 KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY We understand that parents like to spend time with their children and we also know that sometimes they need some time to themselves. We understand that every family has its own needs we help them all make the most of their stay. Our concierge teams are full of ideas for family activities based on discovering new places and re-visiting old favourites. Within the hotels there are details that children will love, from pint-sized bathrobes and cuddly toys for younger ones to entertainment for teens. Extra beds, cots, high chairs and babysitting can all be provided on request. From personalised check-in cards and welcome treats, to dedicated clubs and sports programmes for children at Verdura Resort in Sicily, we look after children of all ages. For details about our family programmes please visit roccofortehotels.com 34 35

20 MIXING BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE Show-stopping launches, full-scale conferences, rewarding incentive trips and small high-level meetings can all be accommodated at Rocco Forte Hotels. Our properties benefit from excellent locations, with convenient connections to major airports and stations, business support services and dedicated teams who understand the importance of flexibility and attention to detail. Meeting areas are designed to be comfortable, elegant and practical. Our chefs have created a range of imaginative menus for meals and breaks which can be provided at times that work for our guests. We ll ensure you re comfortably accommodated and help you experience the best of our cities whilst you re with us. Discover more at roccofortehotels.com 36 37

21 PRIVATE DINING, EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS From a grand gala to an intimate private celebration or a very individual wedding, we arrange events with great style. A specialist team at each property is dedicated to the design of each event. From the first brief to the finesse of every detail, our guests can rely on us to take care of everything from cocktail and menu creations, to the crafting of elegant decorations. Whether it is an intimate dinner or a gala, we ll ensure that every detail is just right for you and your guests. Explore event spaces and more at roccofortehotels.com 38 39

22 CONTACT For our best online rates please visit roccofortehotels.com To speak directly with our hotels please call: BELGIUM Hotel Amigo GERMANY Hotel de Rome Villa Kennedy The Charles Hotel ITALY Hotel Savoy Hotel de Russie Verdura Resort RUSSIA Hotel Astoria UK The Balmoral Brown s Hotel Our toll-free reservation numbers are available in these countries: ARGENTINA BRAZIL CANADA GERMANY ITALY MEXICO RUSSIAN FEDERATION (812) * SPAIN UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES *Please note that this number is not toll-free. For all other countries, please use one of the following numbers; calls are charged at international rates. ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE MIDDLE EAST THE AMERICAS FOLLOW US GDS chain code is FC. Page 7: image Hergé/Moulinsart Page 9: image Historical Archives of the Commerzbank. Page 25: image Natalia Razina, courtesy of the Mariinsky Theatre. BOOK ONLINE AT ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM

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