Happy New Year from The Rocco Forte Collection
Celebrate the New Year in style with The Rocco Forte Collection – complete with dinner, dancing and fireworks!
HOORAY FOR HOGMANAY – EDINBURGH
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations are legendary and the most sophisticated and glamorous event is held at Rocco Forte’s The Balmoral. Highlights include:
* A glittering champagne and canap*s reception
* An exquisite four-course menu accompanied by a selection of fine wines, hand-picked by the dedicated Sommelier
* Pipers and a live band
* Unbeatable views of the magnificent fireworks display over Edinburgh Castle
Price: The Hogmanay Experience costs from £575 per room per night (based on a minimum of two nights), attendance at the Gala Ball for two and complimentary use of The Balmoral Spa. For those wishing to attend the Gala Ball only, the cost is £225 per person. For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
A GLAMOUROUS START TO THE NEW YEAR - LONDON
Start 2008 in style at Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel, which is hosting a six-course New Year’s Eve dinner in The Grill, starting from £260 per person including a Champagne reception, music and dancing. For a more informal evening, head to the hotel’s Donovan Bar instead, where there will be an extensive Brazilian buffet and dancing to the rhythm of Brazil’s finest Bosa Nova music into the early hours of the morning, all from just £95 per person. For those wanting to stay, the hotel - ideally located in London’s Mayfair, within a short walk from exclusive Bond Street shopping, West End theatres and St James’s – is offering a third night free for guests who book two consecutive nights.
Price: Rooms start from £320 per room, per night. The offer is valid from 21 December 2007 to 7 January 2008. For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
ROMANTIC NEW YEAR RETREAT – ST PETERSBURG
Spend New Year in St Petersburg, one of Europe’s most romantic destinations which transforms into a stunning winter wonderland during the colder months, with an abundance of things to see and do. Wrap up warm and enjoy a magical Troika ride through one of the parks of the tsars, or spend a cultural afternoon in the world famous Hermitage Museum. Rocco Forte’s Hotel Astoria, located in an unrivalled setting on St Isaac's Square at the hub of St Petersburg's vibrant city centre, is offering a Winter’s Tale Package that includes:
* Three nights’ accommodation in a double deluxe room with buffet breakfast
* Entrance to the Hermitage Museum
* Three-hour city tour
* Limousine airport transfer
* New Year’s Eve event in the hotel’s stunning Winter Garden
Price: The New Year’s Eve Winter Tale package starts from 63,160 RUB/approximately £1,220 based on two people sharing a double deluxe room. Package valid from 29 December 07 to 1 January 2008. For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
A MERRY NEW YEAR – MANCHESTER
Guests looking for something truly special to see in 2008 should join Rocco Forte’s The Lowry Hotel for its spectacular New Years Eve party at The River Bar and Restaurant. The night includes:
* An elegant pre-dinner champagne and canap*s reception
* A sumptuous dinner
* A live band
* A midnight champagne toast
* A spectacular firework display
Price: Tickets will cost £150 per person. For those wishing to stay overnight, rooms cost from… For further information, please visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.
START AS YOU MEAN TO GO ON – MUNICH
If your new year’s resolution is to relax and unwind, then end 2007 as you mean to go on. Rocco Forte’s The Charles Hotel, which opened in Munich in October, is offering a special New Year package which includes:
* “New Year’s Breakfast” on the 1st of January 2008 either in our restaurant or in your room
* Champagne and a New Years gift upon arrival in your room
* 8 course New Years Eve dinner inclusive of one glass of champagne per person on the outside Champagne Ice Bar
* 45 minute vitality massage in The Charles Spa
* Late check-out upon availability
Price: The two-night package costs from 1,770 Euro/approximately £1,275, including breakfast and based on arrivals on the 30th or 31st of December 2007
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Rebecca Holloway
Media Relations Manager
Direct line: 020 7766 3116
Email: rholloway@roccofortecollection.com
Romina Kennedy
Communications Executive
Direct line: 020 7766 3121
Email: rkennedy@roccofortecollection.com
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
- Brown’s Hotel, London
- Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt
- Hotel de Rome, Berlin
- Le Richemond, Geneva
- The Charles Hotel, Munich
Future openings:
Prague - 2008
Sicily – 2009
Marrakech - 2009
For further information and online reservations, please visit The Rocco Forte Collection website: www.roccofortecollection.com
