THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR Winter in The Charles Hotel Sometimes it is more of a pleasure to give than to be given something. Our gift vouchers offer events ranging from a culinary experience in Sophia s Restaurant & Bar to endless moments of pleasure in The Charles Spa so always a good idea and guaranteed to bring a smile to someone s face. Our tip: Come and visit us between 30th November and 24th December in our seasonal office in the lobby of The Charles Hotel, call us on 089 544 555 1122 or send us an e-mail at reservations.charles@roccofortehotels.com Whether you might want individual vouchers, gifts packed with love or restaurant reservations for the festive season, we are looking forward to hearing from you. Of course, gift certificates are also available online: ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM/GIFTS
CHAMPAGNE MENU AT SOPHIA S 16th November 2017 Treat yourself to an exquisite Michael Hüsken dinner accompanied by a foray into the sparkling world of champagne brought to you by Maison Ruinart, the first champagne business, founded in 1729. MENU Let it snow... They may not have quite as much snow in the course of a year, but a new study has shown that the Scots have many more words for snow that the Eskimos. Researchers at the University of Glasgow found a total of 421 words for snow in Scots. According to the list published, that includes tongue-twisters such as flindrikin for a light snow shower and feefle for a flurry of snow. Aperitif with finger food Lobster, avocado, coriander & citrus fruits Confit of turbot, hokkaido pumpkin, Madras curry & ginger Young chicken, Brussels sprouts, turnip & black truffle Venison, black salsify, blueberry vinegar & macadamia nut Banana, chocolate, champagne & almonds 199 per person including Ruinart champagne accompaniment and presentation by the oenologist Amélie Chatin +49 89 544 555 1200 or email sophias@roccofortehotels.com.
SOPHIA S ADVENT BRUNCH 3rd/10th & 17th December 2017 In addition to our substantial breakfast buffet, we will offer you delicious delicacies as well as red and white wine, coffee, tea and freshly squeezed juice in festive surroundings in our restaurant. The free kids club will be open for our youngest guests and Santa Claus will be giving out little presents. 11:30am to 3pm 64 per person Jingle bells, jingle bells... When our youngest guests hear a bell sound at our Advent brunch, they are in for a very special surprise: our Santa Claus will bring little presents and make your children s faces light up! OUR TIP: Sophia s late riser breakfast Every Saturday in Advent and every day between 23rd December 2017 and 7th January 2018, we will be serving our late riser breakfast from 7am to 2pm in Sophia s Restaurant & Bar. +49 89 544 555 1200 or email sophias@roccofortehotels.com.
SOPHIA S WINTER COCKTAILS in November & December in Sophia s Bar This winter our bar team will warm you up again with hot drinks and refined combinations of spices. Enjoy our winter cocktails or our home-made mulled wine in our bar, our Oriental salon Marocain or our winter-themed terrace. ORIENTAL CHOCOLATE Chili, cardomom, chocolate & milk Mistletoe... Mistletoe has been an element of Christmas decoration for much longer than Christmas trees, which first came into living rooms in the 18th century. Mistletoe is particularly important in English-speaking countries. Tradition has it that if two people kiss under the mistletoe, they will be a happy couple. According to age-old tradition, a young woman cannot refuse a kiss when under the mistletoe. If a woman is not kissed under the mistletoe, tradition has it that she should expect to stay single for another year. HOT TODDY Cloves, cinnamon, lemon, sugar, Jameson Select Reserve & water SPICY APPLE Vanilla, cloves, lemon, apple & The Kraken Black Spiced Rum WINTER WARMER Mandarin, Carlos I, lemon & Sophia s home-made Christmas sirup SOPHIA S HOME-MADE MULLED WINE SOPHIA S HOME-MADE ALCOHOL-FREE PUNCH +49 89 544 555 1200 or email sophias@roccofortehotels.com.
ADVENT AFTERNOON TEA in our library lounge Experience a piece of London tradition: Advent Afternoon Tea in December with delicious pastries in festive surroundings in our Library Lounge. Choose your favourite from our hand-picked Jing teas we also have our very own Rocco Forte Afternoon Blend tea mixture and choose between different sandwiches, scones, cakes and delicious Christmas pastries. Velvety soft fabrics, dark wooden shelves with literary classics and modern photos of famous authors by Axel Crieger make the library a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Advent. Advent Afternoon Tea in December Friday to Sunday and on the Christmas bank holidays 2pm to 6pm from 42 per person +49 89 544 555 1200 or email sophias@roccofortehotels.com. Sophia s vanilla crescents Croissant ingredients: 200 g butter 280 g flour 100 g ground hazelnuts Vanilla pod seeds a pinch of salt 80 g powder sugar For dunking: 50 g sugar & 1 packet vanilla sugar Make all the ingredients into a crumbly dough and leave to cool for 1 hour. Then make the vanilla crescent dough into 3-4 rolls of 1.5 cm diameter on a workspace covered in flour and cut these rolls into pieces 4-5 cm long. Shape the pieces of dough into crescents and press the ends down lightly. Lay on a tray covered in baking paper and bake at a moderate temperature (approx. 170 degrees for 12-15 minutes) until slightly golden. Dunk the crescents in a mixture of vanilla sugar and sugar when still warm and then leave them to cool.
CHRISTMAS EVE MENU 24th December 2017, 7pm CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR in Sophia s Restaurant & Bar Black Kingfish, avocado, radish & sesame Langustino, pumpkin, purslane & lemon-thymian paste Quail, black salsify & chestnut Short Rib, pointed cabbage, turnips & PX vinegar Panettone, mulled wine & figs 135 per person including apéritif in our library lounge Reception at 7pm Meal starts at around 7.30pm +49 89 544 555 1200 or email sophias@roccofortehotels.com.
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU 25th December 2017, from 6pm NEW YEAR S EVE MENU 31st December 2017, 7pm Lobster, cauliflower, curry & vanilla Sea bass, Lardo di Colonnata, kale & buckwheat Oxtail essence, ravioli & egg yolk Duck breast, grilled parsnip, dates & coffee Oranges, chocolates & chamomile 115 per person Duck liver terrine, colourful root vegetables, Sichuan pepper & yoghurt Pasta with lobster filling, kohlrabi & mangold Turbot, raw marinated Brussels sprouts & hazelnuts Artichoke, topinambour, Périgord truffels & parsley Saddle of venison, celeriac & mandarins Sophia s dessert buffet New Year s Eve gala event in Sophia s Restaurant & Bar with 6-course meal including champagne reception in our library lounge as well as live entertainment from Butch Kellem & band. 199 per person 2. BOXING DAY 26th December 2017 À la Carte from 6pm Reception at 7pm Meal starts at approx. 7.30pm +49 89 544 555 1200 or email sophias@roccofortehotels.com.
PRIVATE LUXURY NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY 31st December 2017 PRIVATE FIREWORK DISPLAY with the music of your choice Celebrate at the finest New Year s party over the rooftops of Munich in an exclusive circle of your family and friends. Use our elegant 200 square metre Royal Monforte Suite or one of our deluxe suites on the 8th floor. The spacious roof terrace will let you enjoy an unencumbered view of the Munich firework spectacle while drinking a toast to the New Year. Give your guests an additional surprise a unique firework display. While celebrating New Year s Eve at one of Munich s most exclusive locations, might you also want to watch your own private firework display from the 8th floor? No problem, our event planners will be delighted to organise your perfect New Year s Eve experience. Private New Year s party in the Royal Monforte Suite or a deluxe suite from 8pm to 2am. Midnight champagne on the roof terrace. Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Finger food selected by our chef. New Year s Eve in the Royal Monforte Suite for up to 20 people: 10,000. New Year s Eve in one of our deluxe suites for up to 8 people: 5,000. Additional services available on request. +49 89 544 555 1420 or email events.charles@roccofortehotels.com.
WINTER PACKAGES December 2017 Experience Munich s beautiful Christkindl markets, relax after Christmas shopping in The Charles Spa and enjoy delicious meals in Sophia s Restaurant. Munich s Christkindl markets Counting down to Christmas: Advent is a busy time in Munich particularly at the numerous Christmas markets. The locals have created the endearing term Christkindlmärkte ( baby Jesus markets ) because in Germany baby Jesus brings the presents on Christmas Eve. There are over 130 individual markets and they all make their own decision as to whether to call themselves Christmas markets or Christkindl markets. Our Advent package 2 nights including breakfast 3-course winter menu in Sophia s Restaurant including a bottle of wine from 1,190 for 2 people Our Christmas package includes: 3 nights from 23rd to 26th December including late riser breakfast until 2pm Christmas Eve menu on 24th December 2017 in Sophia s Restaurant Christmas Day menu on 25th December 2017 in Sophia s Restaurant Rocco Forte body ritual for two people in The Charles Spa (60 minutes) from 1,780 for 2 people To reserve or to fi nd out more, ring +49 89 544 555 1430 or send an email to reservations.charles@roccofortehotels.com
NEW YEAR S EVE PACKAGE 29th December 2017-1st January 2018 Celebrate the start of the new year in a very special way come to our New Year s Eve Gala in Sophia s Restaurant & Bar. Our New Year s Eve package includes: New year, good luck... It is well known in Germany that pigs bring good luck at new year. People give each other pink marzipan pigs often together with a chimney sweep on top and a lucky penny or four-leafed clover in its mouth. The bristly animal has long been considered a symbol of wealth and riches thanks to its fertility and strength. The statistical average birth rate for sows is 2.3 times per year and the average number of rosy children is 23 per year. Having a pig thus entered the German language as a saying for being lucky. 3 breakfasts including late riser breakfast until 2pm New Year s Eve gala evening in Sophia s Restaurant & Bar with 6-course meal including champagne reception and live entertainment by Butch Kellem & band. Enjoy champagne in your room on arrival Late check-out on 1st January 2018 until 2pm from 1,688 for two people To reserve or to fi nd out more, ring +49 89 544 555 1430 or send an email to reservations.charles@roccofortehotels.com
Last but not least... Anyone wishing to pay Santa Claus a personal visit can do so in Lapland. There, in Rovaniemi, is where he officially lives. The town is indeed the official hometown of Santa Claus The EU officially gave Rovaniemi this title in 2010. Tourists can visit Santa Claus and his reindeer all year long.
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