Rocco Forte Hotels, the prestigious hotel group led by Sir Rocco Forte, comprised of 11 internationally-acclaimed properties, has placed in four different categories in the 22 annual Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards in New York.
Most notably, the renowned hospitality group was recognised as one of The Top 15 Hotel Brands in the world, ranking #13. A newcomer in the category, Rocco Forte Hotels is celebrated for its 'stylish city hotels in European destinations like Berlin, London, and Florence.'
Additionally, the iconic Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte hotel in Rome received top honors as the number one hotel in TheTop Hotels in Rome category. The publication included one voter's sentiment that 'We love the Hotel de Russie. The concierges are amazing, and we consider it a home away from home.
Established by Sir Rocco Forte and sister, Olga Polizzi in 1996, Rocco Forte Hotels is a collection of 11 individual hotels and resorts. All of the hotels are landmarks, both old and new, occupying magnificent buildings in exceptional locations. Led by a family who has been in hospitality for four generations, the hotels are united by their distinctive approach to service ensuring guests experience the best of the cities and surrounding areas.
Rocco Forte Hotels comprises: Hotel de Russie, Rome; Hotel Savoy, Florence; Verdura Resort, Sicily; The Balmoral, Edinburgh; Brown's Hotel, London (pictured); The Charles Hotel, Munich; Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt; Hotel de Rome, Berlin; Hotel Amigo, Brussels; Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg; Assila Hotel, Jeddah.
Future openings: Rome in 2018, Shanghai in 2018.