With stunning properties located across Europe, Rocco Forte Hotels is ready to welcome summer travelers with unparalleled luxury and new experiences. Here are a few examples of what to expect from the luxury hotel brand:

© The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel

The Balmoral

Situated at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address at No. 1 Princes Street, The Balmoral offers picturesque views of the surrounding city. This summer, The Balmoral launched a bespoke, four-day experience where travelers can discover the beauty of the country by land, loch and sky. The once-in-a-lifetime journey includes visits to Glamis Castle, a luxury yacht experience at Loch Lomond, a private royal tour of Edinburgh and a private helicopter ride to Skye.

© The Charles Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel

The Charles Hotel

The elegant Charles Hotel in Munich, Germany, is where contemporary style meets traditional Bavarian hospitality. This summer, guests can follow in the culinary footsteps of head concierge Lena Speckmeyer, one of the few female concierges in Germany. Learn insider tips and tricks to eating well and avoiding tourist traps on a multistop food tour. Throughout the tour, guests discover Munich’s legendary Franziskaner restaurant, which offers delicious leberkassemmel, a traditional Bavarian sandwich, and visit the Viktualienmarkt food market for a pint at Giesinger Bräu pub and a sweet treat at Cafe Frischhut. In addition to the food tour, Zuma, the renowned global luxury restaurant and lifestyle group, announced an exclusive summer residency at The Charles Hotel, which will feature a sophisticated, izakaya-inspired dining experience.

© Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Villa Igiea

Discover history, majesty and serenity at Villa Igiea in Palermo, Italy. Guests are invited to explore the villa gardens, enjoy stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and explore Igiea’s Art Nouveau interior. This summer, guests can discover Palermo by sea with sailings heading out directly from the hotel’s pier.

© Hotel de la Ville, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Hotel de la Ville

Hotel de la Ville features 89 guestrooms and 15 suites offering picturesque views of Rome from large, private terraces. New this summer, guests can book the exclusive Hurry Up, Marcello! Itinerary, which honors the beloved Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni. Inspired by the 1960s film La Dolce Vita, the tour takes guests on a journey through time, glamor and cinematic masterpieces. Guests will set out on an evening tour of the Eternal City in a vintage convertible Fiat 500, complete with a personal driver pointing out the iconic filming locations of Federico Fellini’s popular film.

© Masseria Torre Maizza, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Masseria Torre Maizza

Located in Puglia, Italy, Masseria Torre Maizza is surrounded by ancient olive groves, stunning gardens and the beauty of the Adriatic coast. This summer, it will host Italy’s leading cultural, musical and artistic figures for a variety of events. All proceeds from these events go to Save The Olives, a charity founded by award-winning actress and philanthropist Helen Mirren. As a patron of Masseria Torre Maizza’s musical events, Mirren has campaigned to save Puglia’s olive trees, which hold historical and cultural significance. The musical events include piano performances, evening concerts, jam sessions and a partnership with the 2024 edition of the Bari In Jazz Festival.