ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM 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. 2 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. 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. 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 3 HOTE L ASTORIA ST PETERSBURG INTRODUCTION THE BALMORAL EDINBURGH 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. HOTE L DE ROME BERLIN BROWN’S HOTE L LONDON 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. HOTE L AM IGO BRUSSELS VI LLA KENNEDY FRANKFURT THE CHARLES HOTE L MUNICH 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. HOTE L SAVOY FIRENZE HOTE L DE RUSSIE ROMA JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA SICILIA 5 HOTEL AMIGO Rue de l’Amigo 1-3 Brussels 1000, Belgium +32 2 547 47 47 reservations.amigo @roccofortehotels.com BRUSSELS 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 1957. AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 154 bedrooms • 19 suites R E S TAU R A N T A N D B A R • Ristorante Bocconi – restaurant with terrace • Bar Amigo R E L A X AT I O N • 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 60m2 terrace available for private events • Business Centre • Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms 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. 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 LO C AT I O N • 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 6 7 HOTEL DE ROME Behrenstrasse 37 10117 Berlin, Germany +49 30 460 60 90 reservations.derome @roccofortehotels.com BERLIN 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. AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 108 bedrooms • 37 suites R E S TAU R A N T A N D B A R • La Banca – restaurant and bar with terrace • Opera Court • The Roof Terrace - seasonal bar S PA D E R O M E • 20m swimming pool • Finnish sauna and steam room • 6 treatment rooms • Relaxation area • Gym 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. 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. 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 LO C AT I O N • 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 8 9 VILLA KENNEDY Kennedyallee 70 60596 Frankfurt, Germany +49 69 717 120 reservations.villakennedy @roccofortehotels.com FRANKFURT 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. AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 127 bedrooms • 36 suites R E S TAU R A N T A N D B A R • Gusto - restaurant with terrace • JFK Bar - bar with terrace V I L L A S PA ( 1 0 0 0 m 2) • 15m swimming pool • Jacuzzi • Saunas and steam rooms • 8 treatment rooms • Relaxation areas • Gym • Yoga studio 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. You might know Frankfurt as the powerhouse of European finance, but it’s rich in culture, too. Museums flank the Main River. World-class MEETINGS AND EVENTS • Ballroom and foyer for up to 350 guests • 7 meeting rooms for up to 300 guests • 700m2 Villa Garden • Business Centre • Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms LO C AT I O N • By air: a 10-minute drive from Frankfurt International Airport • By train: a 5-minute drive from the main train station 10 11 THE CHARLES HOTEL Sophienstrasse 28 80333 Munich, Germany +49 89 544 5550 reservations.charles @roccofortehotels.com MUNICH 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. AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 136 bedrooms • 24 suites R E S TAU R A N T A N D B A R • Davvero – restaurant and bar with private dining room and terrace • The Bar 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. 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. T H E C H A R L E S S PA ( 8 0 0 m 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 LO C AT I O N • 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 12 13 H OT E L S AVOY Piazza della Repubblica 7 50123 Florence, Italy +39 055 27 35 1 reservations.savoy @roccofortehotels.com FLORENCE 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 1893. Just like Florence, it’s moved subtly with the times, yet its foundations are embedded in Italian culture and Renaissance style. AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 88 bedrooms • 14 suites R E S TAU R A N T A N D B A R • Restaurant and bar with terrace R E L A X AT I O N • The Brunelleschi and Signoria suites have private steam rooms • Gym • In-room beauty and massage treatments by appointment 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. 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 MEETINGS AND EVENTS • 2 meeting rooms for up to 60 delegates • In-house florist • Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms LO C AT I O N • 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 14 15 Hotel Savoy’s newly refurbished two-bedroom Repubblica16Suite. 17 HOTEL DE RUSSIE Via del Babuino 9 00187 Rome, Italy +39 06 32 88 81 reservations.derussie @roccofortehotels.com ROME 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. AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 89 bedrooms • 33 suites R E S TAU R A N T A N D B A R • 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 French poet Cocteau described the hotel as “paradise on Earth” when he stayed here in 1917. 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. 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. 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 LO C AT I O N • 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 18 19 VERDURA RESORT SS 115km 131 92019 Sciacca (AG), Italy +39 0925 998 180 reservations.verdura @roccofortehotels.com S I C I LY 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. AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 153 bedrooms • 50 suites R E S TAU R A N T S A N D B A R S • 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 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 170m2 gym and much more. 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. V E R D U R A S PA (4 0 0 0 m 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 ADDITIONAL SERVICES • 60m outdoor pool • 6 floodlit clay tennis courts • Private beach, water sports • Kid and Teen Clubs • Football pitch • Sightseeing excursions • Helipad LO C AT I O N • 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 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. 22 23 HOTEL ASTORIA St Isaac’s Square, Ul. Bolshaya Morskaya 39, St Petersburg 190000, Russia +7 812 494 5757 reservations.astoria @roccofortehotels.com ST PETERSBURG 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. AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 83 bedrooms • 86 suites R E S TAU R A N T A N D B A R • Astoria Café – restaurant and bar • Lichfield Bar • Rotonda Lounge D E C L É O R S PA • 4 treatment rooms • Sauna and steam room • Hydromassage • Gym 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. A stroll away from the Hermitage Museum and Yusupov Palace, the Astoria instantly attunes you to the cultural heartbeat of the city. The LA MAISON DE BEAUTÉ C A R I TA A S TO R I A • 5 treatment rooms • Hair salon • Express beauty services 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 LO C AT I O N • 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 THE BALMORAL 1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, Scotland +44 131 556 2414 reservations.balmoral @roccofortehotels.com EDINBURGH AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 168 bedrooms • 20 suites R E S TAU R A N T A N D B A R • Number One – Michelin-starred restaurant • Hadrian’s Brasserie • Palm Court • The Balmoral Bar • Scotch Whisky Bar T H E BA L M O R A L S PA • Swimming pool • Juice Bar • 5 treatment rooms • Finnish sauna and steam room • Gym 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. as the Royal Mile, the hotel is an elegant stop-off between Waverley Station and the exclusive department stores around Princes Street. 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 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. MEETINGS AND EVENTS • 10 meeting suites for up to 450 guests • Business Centre • Wi-Fi in public areas and all rooms LO C AT I O N • Located at No. 1 Princes Street • By air: a 25-minute drive from Edinburgh International Airport • By train: adjacent to Waverley Station 26 27 BROWN’S HOTEL Albemarle Street London, W1S 4BP, England +44 20 7493 6020 reservations.browns @roccofortehotels.com LONDON Celebrated visitors have been plentiful since Brown’s Hotel, the first hotel in London, opened on Albemarle Street in 1837. It’s been at the centre of London – and London life – ever since. AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 88 bedrooms • 29 suites R E S TAU R A N T A N D B A R • HIX Mayfair – restaurant and bar • The English Tea Room • The Donovan Bar 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. 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. R E L A X AT I O N • 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 LO C AT I O N • Located next to Bond Street • By air: a 45-minute drive from London Heathrow • Valet parking 28 29 FUTURE OPENING Pre-opening enquiries +44 20 7321 2626 [email protected] JEDDAH AC C O M M O DAT I O N • 146 rooms • 63 suites • 94 serviced apartments 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. R E S TAU R A N T S • Aubergine – Lebanese restaurant • Il Caffe – café and patisserie • Mayfair – international restaurant • Pampas – Argentinean restaurant • Pool Bar R E L A X AT I O N • 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 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. Our Tahlia Street hotel sits just 20 minutes’ drive from the airport, in the heart of the Central Business and Shopping District. We’ll let you know when it’s open for bookings. MEETINGS AND EVENTS • 11 meeting rooms • 360m2 ballroom (dividable into 2 separate rooms) • 194m2 pre-function lobby • Business Centre • Valet service and on-property car park LO C AT I O N • By Air: a 20-minute drive from the international airport Our work-in-progress. Opening in 2015. 30 31 S U I T E S AT ROCCO FORTE HOTELS Our suites are luxurious, spacious and carefully designed, with fine artworks and furnishings. Guests who book into our suites1 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. KEEPING IT I N T H E F A M I LY 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 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 P R I VAT E D I N I N G , E V E N T S A N D C E L E B R AT I O N S 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 C O N TAC T For our best online rates please visit roccofortehotels.com To speak directly with our hotels please call: Our toll-free reservation numbers are available in these countries: BELGIUM Hotel Amigo +32 2 547 4747 A R G E N T I N A 0800 222 5796 B R A Z I L 0800 892 4261 C A N A D A 1 888 667 9477 G E R M A N Y 00800 7666 6667 I T A L Y 00800 7666 6667 M E X I C O 01 800 099 0650 R U S S I A N F E D E R A T I O N (812) 494 5759* S P A I N 00800 7666 6667 U N I T E D K I N G D O M 00800 7666 6667 U N I T E D S T A T E S 1 888 667 9477 GERMANY Hotel de Rome +49 1805 123 370 Villa Kennedy +49 1805 123 360 The Charles Hotel +49 1805 123 380 I TA LY Hotel Savoy +39 055 27 35 1 Hotel de Russie +39 06 32 88 81 Verdura Resort +39 0925 998 180 RUSSIA Hotel Astoria +7 812 494 5757 *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. UK The Balmoral +44 131 556 2414 Brown’s Hotel +44 20 7493 6020 A S I A P A C I F I C +65 6232 5563 E U R O P E +49 69 664 19 603 M I D D L E E A S T +65 6232 5598 T H E A M E R I C A S +1 407 673 4373 GDS chain code is FC. FOLLOW US RoccoForteHotels @RF_Hotels Page 7: image ©Hergé/Moulinsart 2014. Page 9: image ©Historical Archives of the Commerzbank. Page 23: image ©Natalia Razina, courtesy of the Mariinsky Theatre. B O O K O N L I N E AT R O C C O F O RT E H OT E L S .C O M
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