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THE LOWRY HOTEL INTRODUCES THE ULTIMATE LUXURY PACKAGE

Rocco Forte’s The Lowry Hotel has announced the introduction of the ultimate luxury package for guests staying in the Charles Forte Presidential Suite, reaffirming its position as Manchester’s leading hotel.  The package caters for every whim that a guest could dream of, arguably making it the most exclusive night’s stay in the city at a cost of £2000 a night.

Indeed, the coveted Charles Forte Suite has even been nominated as ‘England’s Leading Suite’ in the hotly contested 14th Annual Travel Awards to be announced in October 2007*.

The palatial suite has been a favourite with high flyers visiting Manchester since the hotel’s opening, attracting some of the world’s biggest stars and leading figures. The hotel has even attained a celebrity status of its own in recent times with its interiors, services and guests regularly featuring in newspapers and glossy magazines.

This is the first time that the rate for a hotel room in Manchester has hit this level, reflecting the boom in luxury travel to the city and in particular to The Lowry Hotel.

Those lucky enough to spend a night in the suite have access to a spacious reception area, an elegant dining room featuring a baby grand piano and all the latest in-room entertainment systems. There is also a pantry with a separate entrance to allow for a butler and private chef to prepare for any in-room dining and entertainment requirements. The master bedroom offers a luxurious, private space to relax and unwind and also benefits from a vanity area and double-sized walk-in dressing room, whilst the huge double bathroom boasts a feature bath and double walk-in shower. An additional Riverside connecting room is available when required.

Also included in the £2000 rate is unlimited pay movies, mini bar, broadband and a hotel chauffeur who remains at the guest’s disposal throughout their stay - should they be able to tear themselves away from the comfort of their room.

Despite the high price tag, the suite is in constant demand by those who want ultimate luxury wherever they stay and it remains booked for the majority of the year.

Andrew Stokes from Marketing Manchester comments:
“The fact that a hotel in the city is offering a luxury package of this nature, is a clear indication that Manchester is now a world player on the international luxury hotel scene.  The Lowry Hotel is the perfect example of the new standards in hospitality that the city has attained, with The Charles Forte Presidential Suite offering luxury to rival that offered in any city in the world.”

Those with more modest budgets can still enjoy a five-star lifestyle by booking one of The Lowry Hotel’s standard rooms from £125 per night during the summer months.  The hotel offers the largest bedrooms in the city, so guests can experience a luxurious getaway without a superstar bank balance.

* Rocco Forte’s The Lowry Hotel is currently nominated for three awards; ‘England’s Leading Business Hotel’; ‘England’s Leading Conference Hotel’ and ‘England’s Leading Suite: The Charles Forte Suite’.  Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the “Travel Industry’s equivalent to the Oscars”, the World Travel Awards will be announced in October 2007.

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For further information, please contact:

Peter Burling, Marcella Clarke or Sarah Marsh at Brazen PR. T: 0161 923 4994 or 07779 596 583. E: marcella@brazenpr.com or sarahmarsh@brazenpr.com

NOTES FOR EDITORS

Rocco Forte Hotels was established in 1996 to create a collection of luxury hotels in Europe. The hotels have individual styles, with each hotel reflecting its nationality and location. The collection is linked together under the Rocco Forte Hotels brand, which guarantees attention to detail, quality and service delivery.

The Rocco Forte Hotels collection includes:
-  Hotel de Russie, Rome
-  Hotel Savoy, Florence
-  The Balmoral, Edinburgh
-  The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
-  Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg
-  Hotel Amigo, Brussels
-  Le Richemond, Geneva (currently closed for refurbishment, re-opening Sept 2007)
-  Brown’s Hotel, London
-  Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt
-  Hotel de Rome, Berlin
-  The Charles Hotel, Munich (opening autumn 2007)

Future openings: 

Prague - 2008
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Sicily – 2008
Marrakech - 2009

For further information and online reservations, please visit the Rocco Forte Collection website: www.roccofortecollection.com.

Angleterre Hotel, St Petersburg, is a deluxe four-star sister to Hotel Astoria.  For information and reservations, please visit www.angleterrehotel.com.