B R U S S E L S

HOTEL AMIGO

Hotel Amigo is set among the cobbled streets of Brussels, just around the corner from the picturesque Grand Place, one of the most beautiful squares in the world.

It’s a place where history is mixed with contemporary charm, just like Brussels.

It’s a place where service is understated and warm - we remain true to our name.

C L A S S I C A L – Q U I R K Y – C H A R M I N G

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A C U R I O U S H I S T O R Y

The city council bought the building in 1522 and turned it into a prison. The Spanish rulers mistook its Flemish name vrunt to mean vriend, or amigo. The locals seemed to have enjoyed the irony, because the name stuck.

It became a hotel in 1957, just in time to host royals, celebrities and VIPs for the Brussels World’s Fair.

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Everything that’s great about Brussels is within reach. We’re at the crossroads between the historic Ilot Sacré area and the antiques district of Le Sablon, and a mere credit card swipe from the fiercely modern Dansaert shopping district.

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Y O U R B R U S S E L S

Like any good hosts, we’re keen to show you around. We’ll help you unlock every city secret.

Fancy tasting the finest Belgian chocolates? Pralines, ganaches, truffles and much more. Sampling the ubiquitous moules-frites and some of Belgium’s 2,500 beers?

Exploring the works of Belgium’s foremost 20th century artist at the Magritte Museum? Discovering the antiques district of Le Sablon?

With so much to do, making the most of your time in Brussels means separating the ordinary from the extraordinary. That’s where we come in.

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T H E G R A N D P L A C E ( j u s t a r o u n d t h e c o r n e r f r o m u s )

A B O C C O N EO F B E L G I U M

Italy’s finest dishes. Belgium’s best produce. Cocktails and Cognacs.

R I S T O R A N T E B O C C O N I

Simple yet sophisticated cuisine. Sample Italian dishes made using the finest local produce. All put together by celebrated Italian Chef Fulvio Pierangelini. Vitello tonnato. Paccheri with tomatoes. Veal Milanese. Tiramisu BoCConi.

B A R A M I G O

Expertly blended cocktails shaken and stirred to perfection. Low-calorie specials. Light Italian dishes.

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P O E T P A U L V E R L A I N E W R O T E S O M E O F H I S M O S T F A M O U S P O E M S

W H I L S T S I P P I N G A B S I N T H E I N B R U S S E L S .

“The poet is a madman

lost in adventure.”

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R O O M S A N D S U I T E S

Our 154 bedrooms and 19 suites are designed by Olga Polizzi. Quite simply, a hotel room like no other.

Spanish metalwork. African fabrics. Magritte reproductions. Tintin memorabilia. Each room showcases the mix of cultures that have coloured this northern European city.

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M E E T I N G S A N D E V E N T S

Our modern facilities include five fully-equipped meeting rooms, a dedicated Business Centre and a ballroom with a marble foyer and separate access.

Whether strictly for business or a celebratory affair, our specialist team will ensure that every detail is just right for you and your guests.

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C H I L D R E N B I G A N D S M A L L

We welcome children of all ages.

Younger ones will enjoy our Tintin themed rooms. And when it’s time to say goodnight, they can tuck into homemade cookies and milk.

Older ones can ask for films and games consoles, as well as have a bespoke teen itinerary created for them by our Concierge.

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“Art evokes the mystery without which

the world would not exist.”

R E N É M A G R I T T E S T U D I E D A T T H E N E A R B Y A C A D É M I E D E S B E A U X - A R T S .

H I S P R I N T S A P P E A R T H R O U G H O U T H O T E L A M I G O .

A C C O M M O D A T I O NA N D S E R V I C E S

A C C O M M O D A T I O N

– 154 bedrooms and 19 suites– Generously sized marbled bathrooms decorated

with Tintin memorabilia

– In all rooms: complimentary Wi-Fi access; interactive entertainment; In Room Bar and In Room Safe

– Exclusive to suites: in-suite check-in; bags unpacked on arrival and packed again when you leave; pressing of garments on the night you arrive; complimentary buffet breakfast in the restaurant or in-suite continental breakfast; complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access and in-house movies; second television in the living room; VIP welcome amenities

– Exclusive to children: slippers; bathrobes; bath-time accessories; children’s menus for In Room Dining and the Ristorante BoCConi; books, games, games consoles and movies; cots and children’s bed linen; special in-room treats

R E S T A U R A N T A N D B A R

– Ristorante BoCConi – Bar Amigo

P R I V A T E D I N I N G A N D M E E T I N G S

– 5 meeting rooms for up to 55 guests– Ballroom, dividable into 2 separate rooms, for up to

200 guests, with a marble foyer and a private entrance with direct access to the Town Hall

– The 180m2 Blaton Suite is available for private parties– 24-hour Business Centre– Most meeting rooms have natural daylight– 40 parking spaces

F I T N E S S

– 24-hour gym

G U E S T S E R V I C E S

– 24-hour In Room Dining– Airport/station transfers– Concierge services– Express check-in and check-out– In-room beauty and massage treatments by

appointment– Morning servicing of your room and turn down

service; additional evening service upon request– Pressing service– Same-day laundry service– Unpacking and packing of your luggage– Valet parking– Wi-Fi access available throughout the hotel

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L O N D O N

BROWN’S HOTEL

E D I N B U R G H

THE BALMORAL

M U N I C H

THE CHARLES HOTEL

B E R L I N

HOTEL DE ROME

R O M A

HOTEL DE RUSSIE

B R U S S E L S

HOTEL AMIGO

F I R E N Z E

HOTEL SAVOY

F R A N K F U R T

VILLA KENNEDY

S T P E T E R S B U R G

HOTEL ASTORIA

S I C I L I A

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA

R O C C O F O R T EH O T E L S

Rocco Forte Hotels is different. Our hotel in Berlin is called the Hotel de Rome. Our hotel in Rome is the Hotel de Russie. Each hotel is individual because each city is unique.

Our hotels are landmarks right at the very heart of the city, except for our resort, which is suitably remote. They’re as much a part of each location’s landscape as the Spanish Steps in Rome or St Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg. They’re colourful, characterful buildings with interiors that resonate with the local culture.

While each of our hotels has its own personality, our exacting standards ensure a personal and attentive service that unites them all. As a family who has been in hospitality for four generations, we have a warm-hearted approach that is embraced by our hotels.

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Y O U R H O S T S : T H E F O R T E F A M I L Y

Our style of service is about being true to our hotels, to our heritage, and to our city. We’ve done things this way for four generations. You might say it’s in our blood.

We are a family of individuals, and our hotels, like us, are all individual too.

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C O N T A C T

Rue de l’Amigo 1-3, Brussels 1000, Belgium. Tel +32 2 547 4747GDS chain code is FC. Sabre 00343 Galileo/Apollo 05392 Amadeus BRU203 Worldspan 0203

M A K I N G A R E S E R V A T I O N

For our best online rates please visit roccofortehotels.com

To speak directly with our hotels please call:

B E L G I U M Hotel Amigo +32 2 547 4747

G E R M A N Y Hotel de Rome +49 1805 123 370 Villa Kennedy +49 1805 123 360 The Charles Hotel +49 1805 123 380

I T A L Y Hotel Savoy +39 055 27 35 1 Hotel de Russie +39 06 32 88 81 Verdura Resort +39 0925 998 180

R U S S I A Hotel Astoria +7 812 494 5757

U K The Balmoral +44 131 556 2414Brown’s Hotel +44 20 7493 6020

Our toll-free reservation numbers are available in these countries:

A R G E N T I N A 0800 222 5796 B R A Z I L 0800 892 4261 C A N A D A 1 888 667 9477 G E R M A N Y 00800 7666 6667 I T A L Y 00800 7666 6667 M E X I C O 01 800 099 0650 R U S S I A N F E D E R A T I O N (812) 494 5759* S P A I N 00800 7666 6667 U N I T E D K I N G D O M 00800 7666 6667 U N I T E D S T A T E S 1 888 667 9477

*Please note that this number is not toll-free.

For all other countries, please use one of the following numbers; calls are charged at international rates.

A S I A P A C I F I C +65 6232 5563 E U R O P E +49 69 664 19 603 M I D D L E E A S T +65 6232 5598 T H E A M E R I C A S +1 407 673 4373

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