Fact Sheet
| ADDRESS: | Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP |
| TELEPHONE: | +44 (0) 20 7493 6020 |
| FACSIMILE: | +44 (0) 20 7518 4064 |
| E-MAIL: | sales.browns@roccofortecollection.com |
| WEBSITE: | www.roccofortecollection.com |
| OWNER: | Sir Rocco Forte |
| GENERAL MANAGER: | Stuart P. Johnson |
| LOCATION: | The location of Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel, on a peaceful 18th century street in the heart of Mayfair, is unrivalled. The hotel is just minutes from the elegant shops of Bond Street, the art galleries of Cork Street, the vibrant theatres of the West End and the tranquillity of Green Park. |
| HISTORY: | In 1837, James Brown - Lord Byron’s butler and his wife - Lady Byron’s maid, opened the first ever hotel in London. That was the beginning of the present Brown’s Hotel, which has retained for over 170 years the special atmosphere imparted to it by its founders: a place guaranteed to ensure comfort, privacy and understated service. Brown’s Hotel has the most amazing history. Alexander Graham Bell made the first ever telephone call from the hotel, both Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt were regular guests and stayed here on their honeymoons and it is from here that Rudyard Kipling penned ‘The Jungle Book’ & Agatha Christie wrote ‘At Bertram’s Hotel’. |
| RENOVATION: | Following a £24-million renovation, which commenced in April 2004 and was completed in December 2005, the legendary Brown’s Hotel now boasts 117 luxurious rooms and suites, outstanding restaurants, a buzzing bar and relaxing spa. |
| DESIGN: | Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte’s Director of Design |
| INTERIOR: | A variety of soft colour schemes reflect a refined English charm that retains the sophistication for which the hotel is known. |
| ACCOMMODATION: | 117 guestrooms and suites, including 29 suites, of which two are Royal and two are Presidential Suites. |
| RESTAURANTS: |
Brown’s Hotel was the first hotel in London to have a restaurant (formerly guests had dined in the privacy of their own suites), so it too has real history. The Albemarle (formerly The Grill) is the newly re-launched restaurant at Brown's Hotel and specialises in the finest quality British cooking. Executive Chef, Lee Streeton and Director of Food, Mark Hix, have created an outstanding menu featuring great British classics alongside many lighter fish and shellfish dishes - all using carefully sourced seasonal ingredients. Main courses include Roasted Scallops with Hedgerow Garlic and Dover Sole as well as unusual and old-fashioned cuts of meat on the bone such as Galloway Sirloin and Aberdeenshire Fillet which have a remarkable depth of flavour and succulence. At lunch, the carving trolley also serves traditional roasts including Brymore Veal, Hay-Baked Leg of Lamb and Loomswood Farm Duck with Blood Orange Sauce. With its beautiful wood panelling, vaulted ceiling and elegant green banquettes designed by the leading French designer Philippe Hurel, The Albemarle sets a new standard in glamorous, informal hotel dining. Breakfast: Monday to Saturday 7.00am to 10.30am, The Albemarle seats 80 people. Brown’s award-winning Traditional Afternoon Tea consists of a choice of 17 teas, including Brown’s own blend, along with succulent finger sandwiches, an assortment of delicate pastries, fruit and plain scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, as well as a choice of freshly baked cakes from the trolley. Traditional Afternoon Tea from £35.00 per person The English Tea Room and Library seat 70 people. |
| BAR: |
The Donovan Bar – pays homage to the celebrated British photographer Terence Donovan and is lined with over 50 of his iconic black and white prints. This fashionable bar is also decorated with contemporary furnishings, wooden floors, black leather seating and dark country check banquettes. British leather designer Bill Amberg designed the extended bar, for which the original St George’s Hotel stained glass window provides the perfect backdrop. Live Jazz is performed Monday to Saturday from 9pm to midnight. The Donovan Bar seats 60 people. |
| CONFERENCES: | Brown’s Hotel is home to six private dining and meeting rooms, which can accommodate up to 72 guests for a lunch or dinner or up to 120 people for a reception. Each room is named after a famous past guest and all enjoy an abundance of natural daylight, high ceilings, beautiful antiques and air-conditioning. |
| GUEST ROOMS: | Multi-channel TV (digital flat-screen LCD televisions) Interactive video on demand High-speed Internet access UK and US modems Two line telephones Individually controlled air-conditioning iPod docking stations in Executive & Deluxe rooms In-room safe Mini bar 100% pure and natural bathroom products, which are not tested on animals (Rocco Forte own brand) Hairdryers |
| GUEST SUITES: | All of the above plus: Dining area for private in-room dining TV tile at the foot of the bath iPod docking station DVD player Choice of 300 thread count Egyptian cotton or 100% Irish linen bedding Pillow & mattress menu Complimentary pressing of two garments |
| GUEST SERVICES: |
Complimentary packing and unpacking service |
| HEALTH & FITNESS: | Gym – open 24 hours a day - 70msq fully-equipped gymnasium with Technogym equipment Spa - three treatment rooms, including one luxury room for two. The Spa offers a wide range of treatments using: Carita, Aromatherapy Associates, Dr Sebagh, Natura Bisse and Mama Mio products. Open daily from 9.30am to 8pm |
| RESERVATIONS: | Represented worldwide by The Leading Hotels of the World. Direct: reservations.browns@roccofortecollection.com T: +44 (0) 870 460 8040 / F: +44 (0) 161 827 8890 or visit www.roccofortecollection.com |
| PRESS & PR: | Nina Colls, Director of Communications Brown’s Hotel, Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BP T: +44 (0) 20 7518 4169 E-Mail: ncolls@roccofortecollection.com |
Brown’s Hotel, Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4BP
Tel: +44 (0)20 7493 6020 Fax: +44 (0)20 7518 4064
Website: www.roccofortecollection.com
