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To celebrate Father’s Day (June 15), The Rocco Forte Collection has created some special packages in honour of the men in your lives:

Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg

Don’t let the sun go down on Father’s Day – June 15 is one of St Petersburg’s ‘White Nights’, when the sun barely sets and you can enjoy a midnight stroll in the dusky twilight. For the weekend of 13-16 June, Rocco Forte’s Hotel Astoria is offering a three-night package from 100,500 Rub (approx *2,060). The price is based on two sharing and includes one Champagne and caviar breakfast and two buffet breakfasts, limousine airport transfers, a three-hour city tour, and a Russian Classical Massage in the Astoria SPA. For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

The Lowry Hotel, Manchester

Whether a Manchester United fan or not, men will adore a tour of Old Trafford – one of the most famous stadiums in the beautiful game. With access to the dug-out, players’ tunnel, changing rooms and interactive museum, they can indulge their wildest football fantasies before heading back to the stunning Lowry Hotel to indulge themselves in the fantastic spa. The hotel is offering a two-hour Executive Stress Package, costing just *95. This relaxing treatment concentrates on relieving muscular aches and pains and relieving skin symptoms often associated with stressful or hectic lifestyles. The fitness massage uses essential oils of Lavender, Rosemary and Clove to warm muscles and is followed by our aromatherapy facial for men-particularly useful for city dwellers and frequent flyers. Prices start from just *125 per room, per night. For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

Le Richemond, Geneva

A sports car is the ultimate boy’s toy, so let Dad play to his heart’s content with a one-day hire of either a Ferrari F430 Spider, an Aston Martin Vantage or Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé.  The driving experience is part of a two-night package at Rocco Forte’s Le Richemond in Geneva and includes up to 250km of driving.  The package costs from 2800CHF (approx *1292) based on two sharing and also includes breakfast and free access to Le Spa, where the driver will enjoy a 50-minute sports massage.  A minimum age of 30 applies to the car rental.  For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

The Charles Hotel, Munich

Hand Dad the key to a new Porsche 997 – his for the day to hit the streets of Munich, head into the Bavarian Alps or cruise out to the famous Nymphenburg Castle, as part of the Father’s Day package at Rocco Forte’s The Charles Hotel in Munich.  The treat also includes The Art of Shaving, a treatment straight from New York which starts with a refreshing deep cleansing facial and offers instructions on the four steps to a perfect shave.  Prices start from €802.50 (approx *599) per night, per person.  For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

Hotel Amigo, Brussels

Treat dad to a trip to Brussels, Europe’s capital of beer. Visit Brussels’ famous beer museum, followed by a leisurely tour of some of the city’s many famous pubs, making sure you sample one of the speciality fruit beers. Rocco Forte’s Hotel Amigo, superbly located in the very heart of Brussels on the beautiful Grand Place, provides a central and stylish base from which to explore the city.  Rooms start from €240 (approx *166) per room, per night.   For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

Brown’s Hotel, London

Spoil your dad with a spot of pampering, leaving him thoroughly relaxed and refreshed.  Choose from a selection of specially tailored treatments for men at The Spa at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair.  Treatments include:

Deep cleansing facial
75 Min *98
Hot towel compresses gently heat the skin to prepare for deep pore cleansing. A relaxing face, neck and shoulder massage followed by a rebalancing facemask leave skin feeling clean and refreshed. Ideal ingrown hair treatment.

Deep tissue hot stone massage
60 Min *90
Hot stones are gently moved over the body to melt away stress and muscular tension. Each massage stroke with a hot stone is equivalent to ten manual hand strokes.

After all that pampering, make a weekend of it and stay overnight from just *270.  The price is valid for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night stay and includes continental breakfast for two in The Grill and complimentary use of the gym.  For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

The Balmoral, Edinburgh

For dads who like to enjoy the finer things in life, visit Rocco Forte’s The Balmoral for a truly gastronomic experience.  Home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, number one, and the newly refurbished The Balmoral Bar, Dad will be able to eat and drink like a king.  Even better, he can enjoy a tasting of four fabulous Glenmorangie whiskies, including the Glenmorangie Original along with the three latest cask-aged malts.  The tasting costs just *15, while overnight stays start from *215.  For more information, visit www.roccofortecollection.com or call 0800 988 4040.

Hotel de Rome, Berlin

Spend some quality time together in Berlin, a city bursting with fascinating history and culture.  Highlights include The Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Norman Foster’s Reichstag and Museum Island, which includes over 170 museums.  For something different, take a tour of the city from behind the wheel of an authentic Trabant car from East Germany.  Rocco Forte’s Hotel de Rome is located on Bebelplatz, off Unter den Linden.  It is a conversion of an existing building constructed in 1889 which housed the head office of Dresdner Bank until 1945.  Rooms start from €295 (approx *200 per room) per night.  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 Rocco Forte Collection comprises:
- 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 - 2008
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Sicily – 2009 Marrakech – 2010 Abu Dhabi – 2010 Jeddah - 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.