Rocco Forte Hotels

Rocco Forte Hotels is offering travellers to Germany a new way to explore “the legendary castles of King Ludwig II.” Built between 1864 and 1886, the castles of Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Schachen and Herrenchiemsee have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites for their historical significance and “fairytale charm.”

Driving the Rocco Forte brand’s expansion across Europe and the Middle East will be the focus of a new strategic partnership between Rocco Forte Hotels and Emerald Pine Capital.

An opening date has been confirmed for The Carlton Milan, with the Rocco Forte hotel now accepting reservations via telephone and email ahead of the 6 November 2025 launch.

The Charles, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Munich, has unveiled a glamorous makeover as it completes the extensive renovation of its ground floor.

The Balmoral, has introduced a unique whisky experience in partnership with The Macallan. The Edinburgh hotel is the first in Scotland to secure The Macallan Horizon whisky bottle, created by two of the world’s leading brands, one in exceptional single malt Whisky, The Macallan, and the other in extraordinary automotive design, Bentley Motors.

Rocco Forte Hotels will launch its first hotel in Naples after inking a new management agreement with fashion company Capri Group. The 5-star hotel, expected to open in 2027, will be located in Palazzo Caravita di Sirignano, adjacent to the Villa Pignatelli museum.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a significant minority stake in the Rocco Forte Hotels group. Discussions surrounding a potential deal have been in the works for several months.

Rocco Forte Hotels is expanding its Italian footprint, partnering with Sixth Street to launch the ultra-luxury hospitality company in Sardinia. Formerly known as Hotel Le Palme, the resort is located in Porto Cervo in Costa Smeralda.

The 250th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott, 15th August 1771, is being celebrated not only in his native Scotland but around the literary world (who realises, incidentally, what ups and downs he had in his financial life as a result of continual share speculating?).

Rocco Forte Hotels has this month unveiled its newest member property, the newly restored Villa Igiea.

Twenty branded independent villas of Verdura Resort, Sicily are set to launch in April 2021. The Rocco Forte Private Villas will be the newest addition to the luxury resort, guaranteeing the ultimate privacy and security for those who seek exclusive accommodation combined with the unique services that have made Verdura Resort famous throughout the Mediterranean.

Ultra-luxury hospitality company Rocco Forte Hotels is planning a May launch for its newest Italian asset, Villa Igiea: an art nouveau palazzo in Palermo, Sicily.