HOTEL SAVOY UNVEILS THE ELEGANT REPUBBLICA SUITE,

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1 PRESS RELEASE HOTEL SAVOY UNVEILS THE ELEGANT REPUBBLICA SUITE, THE GRAND COMFORT PRESIDENTIAL SUITE Florence, July 2014 Hotel Savoy, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Florence, is delighted to announce the completion of the newly renovated Repubblica Suite. From an intimate perfectly formed suite, the original Repubblica Suite has been transformed into a true Presidential Suite of grand comfort, while maintaining the stylish charm and traditional elegance of the Hotel Savoy. This sophisticated space, designed with the Rocco Forte flair and attention to detail, combines contemporary and traditional influences, and is ideal for discerning travellers looking for an unforgettable stay. The two-bedroom Suite is located on the second floor - historically known as the Piano Nobile (Nobile floor) owing to the prestigious visitors - with beautiful proportions, including high ceilings and full height balcony doors. With spectacular views from any of the four balconies over the square and Column of Abundance which marks the exact centre of the town, the Repubblica Suite offers guests a 110 square metres of comfort. Featuring an inviting sitting room, a stylish master-bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and lavish Carrara marble bathroom, and an elegant guests bedroom and white marble bathroom. The suite is cosy, inviting and perfect for entertaining and accommodating families.

2 Mrs Olga Polizzi, Director of Design, Rocco Forte Hotels comments Hotel Savoy s presidential suite is a very attractive suite in a stunning position, overlooking the Piazza della Repubblica. Comfortable and warm, light and airy, it embodies the spirit of Florence. Guests enter the elegant Olga Polizzi designed suite, through double doors into the warm main salon with joyful yellow tones, and accents of blue and red recalling the colourful flags and pennants of Florentine Nobility. Antique furniture - a classical portrait bust - sits alongside contemporary artworks in the large living room. A small library has been added with classical Italian works, including poetry and short stories to give guests a taste of Florence. The Blue Shoe painting echoes the playful art in the rest of the hotel, as a nod to traditional Florentine craftsmanship. Authentic Italian fabrics have been used in the adjacent master bedroom which has a super king size bed. The dominant feature in this room is a full height bed-hanging in Cobalt blue with Florentine patterns and motifs which have also been used throughout. The new bathroom of the main bedroom is adorned with Carrara marble and features a large mosaic panel over the double ended bath. The bathroom has a double vanity, walkin shower and has a walk-in wardrobe adjacent.

3 On request, the Repubblica Suite can be available as a one-bedroom suite of 70-squaremetres. Suite guests will enjoy exclusive benefits including one-way Florence airport or railway station transfer, in-suite check-in, bags unpacked on arrival and packed again when you leave, valet service including evening wear pressed on the night of client s arrive, choice of pillows, duvets, cottons or linens, complimentary buffet breakfast, complimentary inroom Bar, Nespresso coffee machine, local calls, Wi-Fi internet access and in-house movies, ipod docking station, and bath amenities and fragrances by renowned Florentine perfumer Lorenzo Villoresi. - Ends - Contact: Fabiola Balduzzi Communications Manager Hotel de Russie Rome Hotel Savoy Florence Tel fbalduzzi@roccofortehotels.com

4 Notes to Editors Hotel Savoy Located on the historic Piazza della Repubblica, Rocco Forte s Hotel Savoy is the perfect place to absorb the intoxicating Florentine atmosphere. Guests are moments away from the Uffizi, the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio. Hotel Savoy epitomises contemporary Italian style; rooms and suites all feature carefully chosen ceramics while the bathrooms are decorated with mosaics. The hotel benefits from two unique Carita Spa Suites located in the Suite Brunelleschi and Suite Signoria. The fitness centre on the top floor has panoramic views over the Duomo, and, in summer, the hotel s popular bar and restaurant L Incontro spills out onto the square. Rocco Forte Hotels Established by Sir Rocco Forte and sister, Olga Polizzi in 1996, Rocco Forte Hotels is a family of 10 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.

5 Rocco Forte Hotels comprises: Hotel de Russie, Rome; Hotel Savoy, Florence; Verdura Golf & Spa 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. Future opening: Jeddah Media Enquiries: Rosie O Brien, Group Public Relations Manager Rocco Forte Hotels