General Manager for Brown's Hotel
The Rocco Forte Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Johnson as General Manager of Brown's Hotel in London. He will assume his new role in January 2005.
Stuart is currently Publishing Director at Condé Nast Johansens, with responsibility for Great Britain and Ireland guides. Previously, however, he had a long and distinguished career as an hotelier.
Stuart started his career in London as a management trainee at The Savoy Hotel Group, before taking on the role of Assistant Banqueting Manager at Claridges. He then spent two years managing a country house hotel, before returning to The Connaught as Personnel & Purchasing Manager.
Stuart enjoyed his first spell at Britain's original stately home hotel, Cliveden, in Taplow, Berkshire between 1986 and 1990, when he held the position of Resident Manager. On leaving, the hotel had gained five AA red stars and was the highest rated Egon Ronay hotel in the UK with a score of 92%. He then became the youngest ever Hotel Manager at The Savoy in London at the tender age of 32 years.
After four years at The Savoy, Johnson returned to Cliveden to assume the role of Director & General Manager. During his time at Cliveden (1994-1999), the hotel won several important awards including Hotel & Caterer Hotel of the Year and Egon Ronay Hotel of the Year; it was also the third highest rated hotel in the world in the Condé Nast Gold List 1996.
On securing the role of General Manager of Brown's Hotel, Johnson was asked why he had decided to return to hotel management after a spell in the publishing industry. His response? "I am returning to hotel management because of Brown's. It's the most celebrated hotel in London and I am delighted to be seeing it through a very exciting period in its history."
That provides some indication of the special place that Brown's Hotel holds in the hearts of not just its loyal customer base, but also the hotel industry in general. Considered the epitome of elegant English hospitality, the hotel was established in 1837 and became part of the Rocco Forte collection in July 2003.
The property is currently closed as it is undergoing an extensive renovation. It will reopen in spring 2005 boasting a new design that pays homage to the property's historic significance and traditions, while offering a more contemporary feel. However, the comfort, privacy and understated service for which the hotel has become known, will remain in place.
For further information, please contact:
Sue Heady
Head of Media Relations
The Rocco Forte Collection
Tel: 020 7766 3107
E-mail: sheady@roccofortecollection.com
Stuart is currently Publishing Director at Condé Nast Johansens, with responsibility for Great Britain and Ireland guides. Previously, however, he had a long and distinguished career as an hotelier.
Stuart started his career in London as a management trainee at The Savoy Hotel Group, before taking on the role of Assistant Banqueting Manager at Claridges. He then spent two years managing a country house hotel, before returning to The Connaught as Personnel & Purchasing Manager.
Stuart enjoyed his first spell at Britain's original stately home hotel, Cliveden, in Taplow, Berkshire between 1986 and 1990, when he held the position of Resident Manager. On leaving, the hotel had gained five AA red stars and was the highest rated Egon Ronay hotel in the UK with a score of 92%. He then became the youngest ever Hotel Manager at The Savoy in London at the tender age of 32 years.
After four years at The Savoy, Johnson returned to Cliveden to assume the role of Director & General Manager. During his time at Cliveden (1994-1999), the hotel won several important awards including Hotel & Caterer Hotel of the Year and Egon Ronay Hotel of the Year; it was also the third highest rated hotel in the world in the Condé Nast Gold List 1996.
On securing the role of General Manager of Brown's Hotel, Johnson was asked why he had decided to return to hotel management after a spell in the publishing industry. His response? "I am returning to hotel management because of Brown's. It's the most celebrated hotel in London and I am delighted to be seeing it through a very exciting period in its history."
That provides some indication of the special place that Brown's Hotel holds in the hearts of not just its loyal customer base, but also the hotel industry in general. Considered the epitome of elegant English hospitality, the hotel was established in 1837 and became part of the Rocco Forte collection in July 2003.
The property is currently closed as it is undergoing an extensive renovation. It will reopen in spring 2005 boasting a new design that pays homage to the property's historic significance and traditions, while offering a more contemporary feel. However, the comfort, privacy and understated service for which the hotel has become known, will remain in place.
For further information, please contact:
Sue Heady
Head of Media Relations
The Rocco Forte Collection
Tel: 020 7766 3107
E-mail: sheady@roccofortecollection.com
