Villa Kennedy

Beginning March 1st 2006 Rocco Forte's Villa Kennedy is the ideal location for all kind of events. Over the past year the C&I team of the former Villa Speyer has successfully coordinated an array of projects including numerous conferences, fashion shows, dinners, weddings and automobile presentations.

Villa Kennedy's combination of tradition and modernity offers the perfect set up: the charm of the turn-of-the-century, together with architectural generosity and minimalist design produce an individual atmosphere for private as well as public events. Located on the Kennedyallee, just off the south bank of the Main River, it is nestled amongst extensive green areas, providing a unique retreat from the bustle of the city, yet still within easy reach of the main business and leisure areas: only ten minutes away from the main station and fifteen minutes to the international airport.

"..most of our guests assure us that once they settle into the hotel they don't feel like leaving anymore ... especially in the summer when the courtyard provides an unique space of tranquillity and pleasure." Georg Plesser, General Manager of Villa Kennedy.

Guests enjoy first class service: spa breaks even on a busy working day, business lunch or dinner at the Italian restaurant "Gusto" and an inner courtyard garden which is open during the warmer months, as well as exclusive cocktails at the stylish JFK's bar & lounge featuring live music.

The Villa Kennedy has a total conference capacity of up to 700 people. Business clients can benefit from seven meeting rooms: for groups up to 45 people each. There is also a 330-square metre ballroom with its own entrance and a grand lobby. The ballroom can accommodate up to 350 as well as be divided into two rooms, which seat up to 200 people comfortably. All rooms have natural daylight and are equipped with the latest technology. The hotel has 50 underground parking spaces reserved for hotel guests.

In the summer period the inner courtyard of the five star hotel offers an ideal location for luncheons, receptions or dinners - either next to the fountains or under the oak. Framed with classical colonnades, the courtyard can almost be characterized as an "Italian piazza" inviting all guests for a meeting or simply a relaxing get together.

For reservations and further information, please contact the C&I team on the following number +49 (0)69 717 121 420.

Facts:

ACCOMMODATION: 163 bedrooms, including 29 suites, of which one is the Georg Speyer Presidential Suite (324 sq m).

RESTAURANT: Gusto serves predominantly Italian food, with a light international influence.

• 2-course set lunch, with beverages, Euros 28 per person, Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 2:30pm
• 110 covers (with an additional 60 covers in summer out on the hotel's courtyard terrace)
• Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner to both residents and non-residents

BAR: JFK's Bar & Lounge is located next to Gusto and also overlooks the courtyard terrace.

• 80 people maximum capacity (with additional seating in summer out in the hotel's courtyard)
• Open daily 9am to 11pm weekdays, 9am to 1am weekends, to both residents and non-residents
• Live music Tuesday to Thursday, 6pm to 11pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 6pm to 12 midnight

SPA: The 850 sq m Villa Spa, which is located off the lobby next to the original Villa Speyer; is split over three levels.

• 15-metre pool on the ground floor looking out on to the gardens; unisex Jacuzzi
• Mezzanine floor for relaxation with personal music channels and refreshment bar
• Separate sauna & steam rooms for men & women
• Yoga & Pilates studio for private lessons
• Gym with Technogym cardiovascular equipment and free weights; personal trainer on request
• 8 treatment rooms for wellness and beauty
• Open to non-resident members

NOTES FOR EDITORS

The Rocco Forte Collection 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 The Rocco Forte Collection brand, which guarantees attention to detail, quality and service delivery.

The The Rocco Forte Collection collection includes:
- Hotel de Russie, Rome -
- Hotel Savoy, Florence -
- The Balmoral, Edinburgh -
- The Lowry Hotel, Manchester -
- Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg -
- Hotel Amigo, Brussels -
- Brown's Hotel, London -
- Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt -
- Hotel de Rome, Berlin -
- Le Richemond, Geneva (closed for refurbishment, will open summer 2007) -
The Charles Hotel, Munich (will open summer 2007)

Future openings:
Prague - 2008
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Sicily - 2008

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

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



For further information, please contact:
Clarissa Benecke
Public Relations Manager
The Rocco Forte Collection
Villa Kennedy
Kennedyallee 70
60596 Frankfurt am Main
Tel.: +49 (0)69 717 121 355
Fax: +49 (0)69 717 122 430
Email: cbenecke@roccofortecollection.com
Website: www.roccofortecollection.com