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Virtuoso Travelers Get Exclusive Benefits for Opening of Hotel de la Ville Rome

To celebrate the opening of the Hotel de la Ville atop the Spanish Steps in Rome, the Rocco Forte hotel is offering perks exclusively to guests who book through Virtuoso by March 1.

Discerning globetrotters seeking a combination of historic charm, modern design and superb location at the top of Rome’s Spanish Steps will welcome Hotel de la Ville, opening in May 2019. To celebrate, the Rocco Forte hotel is offering perks exclusively to guests who reserve their stay through an advisor affiliated with leading global luxury travel network Virtuoso®. Travelers who book by March 15, 2019 for stays from June 1 through August 31, 2019 will receive:

  • A complimentary night for stays of three nights or more
  • A welcome amenity
  • Curated experiences (for suite guests)
  • Limousine Class S return transfer and breakfast in-suite or on the terrace (for Signature Suite guests)

Hotel de la Ville will also offer these additional ongoing advantages exclusively for Virtuoso clients:

  • Upgrade upon arrival, if available
  • Early check-in and late checkout, if available
  • Daily buffet breakfast for two
  • US$100 food and beverage credit, per stay
  • Wi-Fi

The 18th-century palazzo will feature 104 elegant rooms and suites designed by Tommaso Ziffer along with Olga Polizzi. Bold colors, lively patterns and eclectic furnishings by local artisans will define the eye-catching design. Rooms start from a comfortable 270 square feet and offer wooden floors, marble bathrooms and stunning views over via Sistina and the rooftops of the Eternal City. The 15 suites include two Signature Suites and a Presidential Suite that is arguably the most exceptional suite in Rome, featuring a kitchen, studio and two panoramic terraces.

Helmed by the Director of Food, Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, and overseen by Lydia Forte, Food and Beverage Director for Rocco Forte Hotels, three exciting restaurants and three playful cocktail bars will make Hotel de la Ville the gathering place for the bright and beautiful. The Lobby Lounge & Bistro will serve authentic yet modern cuisine showcasing fresh produce alongside local biodynamic wines. The main restaurant will offer sophisticated elegance with a Mediterranean-inspired menu and views over the hotel courtyard. The rooftop bar with spectacular 360-degree vistas of Rome will feature imaginative cocktails.

The hotel’s spa and wellness facilities will include a 24-hour gym with Technogym equipment, a hydro pool, plunge pool, Kneipp footbaths, ice showers, salt inhalation room, steam room and sauna. Extending over two floors, the spa will cover almost 6,000 square feet, with revitalizing therapies offered in six treatment rooms, including a double room.

“Inspired by the era of the Grand Tour when Rome was an essential destination for sophisticated voyagers, Hotel de la Ville beautifully marries historic architecture and modern luxury,” says Albert Herrera, Virtuoso’s senior vice president of Global Product Partnerships. “Guests will find the ideal location with views of Rome’s famed rooftops, vibrant restaurants and bars, sumptuous décor, state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled service everything they’d expect from a hotel of this reputation and caliber.”

Hotel de la Ville is the latest upscale property to launch with support from the esteemed Virtuoso Preview program, which offers benefits solely for clients of network travel advisors. Preview is part of Virtuoso’s industry-leading Hotels & Resorts Program, with more than 1,300 superlative properties in over 100 countries.

These complimentary benefits at Hotel de la Ville are available exclusively through a Virtuoso travel advisor, either by booking directly with one or via www.virtuoso.com. There they will be matched with an advisor to service the reservation and other aspects of the trip. To find an advisor, visit https://www.virtuoso.com/advisors#. 

Virtuoso® is a leading international travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential travel. This by-invitation-only organization comprises over 1,000 travel agency partners with 20,000 elite travel advisors in 50 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing upon its preferred relationships with over 1,800 of the world’s best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and premier destinations, the network provides its upscale clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. More than $26.4 billion in annual travel sales makes Virtuoso a powerhouse in the luxury travel industry. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com. 

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; The Charles Hotel, Munich; Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt; Hotel de Rome, Berlin; Hotel Amigo, Brussels; Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg; Assila Hotel, Jeddah.

 

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Anantara Quy Nhon Villas Opens in Vietnam with Exclusive Offers for Virtuoso Travelers

The newly opened Anantara Quy Nhon Villas in Vietnam will provide advantages solely for travelers who reserve through an advisor affiliated with leading global luxury travel network Virtuoso®.

The newly opened Anantara Quy Nhon Villas offers a host of distinctive luxury experiences, including villas with exceptional features, rare dining and wellness activities, all in stunning surroundings. The Vietnamese resort will provide advantages solely for travelers who reserve through an advisor affiliated with leading global luxury travel network Virtuoso®. Virtuoso guests who stay for at least three nights before February 28, 2019 will receive the following at no charge as part of a generous opening offer:

  • Unlimited spa treatments subject to availability at time of booking
  • One BBQ in villa with chef
  • Daily minibar refill
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner from the Sea.Fire.Salt a la carte menu
  • One-way airport transfer

The above perks are in addition to these ongoing complimentary advantages:

  • Upgrade on arrival if available
  • Daily buffet breakfast for two guests
  • $100 USD food and beverage credit
  • Early check-in/late check-out if available
  • Wi-Fi

Nestled on a secluded bay with an exclusive beach, Anantara Quy Nhon is an all-villa hideaway set amidst 18 acres of tropical gardens. The 26 one- and two-bedroom villas feature infinity pools, cellars with premium wines, floor-to-ceiling windows, open-air bathrooms and spacious sundecks. Some villas offer amazing ocean views, while others are mere steps from the beach. Emphasizing personalized service, each villa comes with its own butler and customizable amenities such as room scents ranging from lemongrass to green tea. The contemporary resort blends into its environment, incorporating local materials, craftsmanship and influences.

“We continue to see Vietnam on the rise with upscale and experiential travelers, with it ranking as an emerging destination on Virtuoso’s 2018 Luxe Report and as a destination seeing significant year-over-year growth,” says Albert Herrera, Virtuoso’s senior vice president of Global Product Partnerships. “With Anantara Quy Nhon, true luxury has arrived in this alluring part of the world. The Anantara brand is synonymous with stunning retreats in exotic destinations, coupled with exceptional experiences and intuitive service. Anantara Quy Nhon brings these qualities to life through unique offerings that will delight discerning travelers looking for an escape from daily life in an authentic setting.”

Dining outlets celebrate local seafood and flavors. At Sea.Fire.Salt, the all-day restaurant, guests can perfect each dish with rare salts from around the world housed in the resort’s salt library. The swim-up bar serves premium cocktails, Vietnamese craft beers, light bites and Cuban cigars in an ocean-facing setting. In-villa dining offers everything from gourmet breakfast in bed to poolside barbecues to luxury Vietnamese street food. Anantara’s unique Dining by Design program allows guests to select experiences including “Castaway” island picnics and fishing trawler expeditions followed by five-star dining. As part of the Spice Spoons offering, guests can walk along the beach to a fishing village and select fresh seafood, vegetables and herbs before returning to the Sea.Fire.Salt show kitchen for an immersive cooking class.

Anantara Quy Nhon offers Anantara’s pioneering Balance Wellness concept, unique in the region. It provides a flexible approach to wellbeing through experiences, treatments and seminars, as well as private sessions with visiting healers. Perched on a cliff overlooking the water and shrouded by jungle, Anantara Spa features treatments such as Thai massage, reiki and mindfulness in indoor and outdoor pavilions. Suites offer double massage beds and oversized bathtubs for coconut milk soaks.

Just six miles away in historic Quy Nhon, a variety of cultural experiences beckons. From hikes to temple visits, travelers can immerse themselves in the heritage of this fascinating country. Binh Dinh province, of which Quy Nhon is the capital, appeals to families, couples and friends, with sights including the relics of Champa civilization and centuries-old Buddhist pagodas.

Anantara Quy Nhon is the newest luxury property to launch in conjunction with the esteemed Virtuoso Preview program, which provides benefits only to clients of network travel advisors. Preview is part of Virtuoso’s renowned Hotels & Resorts Program, which includes more than 1,300 of the world’s finest properties in over 100 countries.

These exclusive perks at Anantara Quy Nhon are only available through Virtuoso. Travelers will have two ways to take advantage of them: either reserving their stay through Virtuoso.com or by booking with a Virtuoso-affiliated travel advisor. To find an advisor, visit https://www.virtuoso.com/advisors#.

 

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