Fans of Rocco Forte Hotels-- a collection of luxury properties in 12 cosmopolitan cities—are familiar with the Rocco Forte Suite Experience, where suite guests are hooked up with additional amenities like in-room check-in; unpacking and packing service; dry cleaning for the evening of arrival; free Internet and a choice of in-house movies. For the yuletide season, the hotel group is taking it up a notch with all kinds of suite surprises available until January 6, 2013. Your suite will be decked out with festive decorations and filled with Christmas treats-- and there will be a bottle of Champagne and a special gift awaiting your arrival.
In addition, Rocco Forte Hotels has rolled out a Christmas offer where guests get a complimentary third night with daily breakfast included. For more information, visit www.roccofortehotels.com
For those traveling to London: Check in at Brown’s Hotel, and you’ll get a peek at the Christmas tree designed by award-winning British shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood (pictured at right). Warm up with hot mulled wine in front of the fire, or try one of the seasonal cocktails in The Donovan Bar. Fashionistas may want to book the Kirkwood Christmas Package which includes a pair of Nicholas Kirkwood gold glitter ‘apache shoes’; a private shopping appointment at the designer’s nearby store on Mount Street; and an in-suite festive afternoon tea for two and a bottle of chilled Ruinart Rosé Champagne upon arrival. From $4,300 per night.
Photo: Kirkwood Christmas Tree at Brown's Hotel London via Facebook/Browns-Hotel