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Set in the heart of Mayfair on Albemarle Street, Brown's is one of the most historic hotels in London. Within a short walk from exclusive Bond Street shopping, West End theatres and St James's, this five star hotel was founded in 1837 to provide 'genteel' accommodation for discerning people. Brown's has always had an air of exclusivity and refinement, which it has retained following its extensive refurbishment overseen by Rocco Forte Hotels' Director of Design, Olga Polizzi.

James Brown, Lord Byron's butler opened Brown's Hotel in 1837 as London's first ever hotel and it is from here that Rudyard Kipling wrote 'The Jungle Book', Agatha Christie penned 'At Bertram’s Hotel' and Graham Bell made the first ever telephone call.

Business facilities

• Audio/Visual Equipment *
• Banqueting Centre*
• Board room*
• Internet*
• Business Centre*
• Business facilities*
• Conference Rooms*
• Courier services*
• Digital Lines*
• Fax*
• Fax service*
• Flipchart*
• Meeting Rooms*
• Modem Access
• Overhead projector*
• PC for Guests*
• Photocopying*
• Printer*
• Secreterial Service*
• slide projector*
• sound equipment*
• translation services*
• TV*
• video conferencing*

Children facilities

• Babysitting*
• Children's menu*
• Cots / Cribs
• High Chairs

Disabled facilities

• Accessible Rooms*

Hotel facilities

• Room Service
• Air Conditioning
• Airport transfers*
• Banqueting facilities *
• Car rental desk*
• City tours*
• Concierge
• Currency Exchange*
• Dry cleaning*
• Elevator/Lift
• Express check-in/check-out
• Florist*
• Free newspaper
• Gift Shop*
• Laundry*
• Limousine Service*
• Luggage room
• Night Porter
• Parking*
• Porter
• Postal and fax service
• Reception (24 hours)
• Shoe shine
• Theatre reservations*
• Tour desk
• Valet parking*
• Wi-Fi*

Leisure facilities

• Beauty therapist*
• Beauty treatment *
• Bicycle rental*
• DVD library*
• Fitness Center
• Gift Shop*
• Gym
• Leisure Club*
• Massage*

Room facilities

• Air Conditioning
• Radio
• Bathrobe
• CD library*
• CD/DVD Player(r)
• Climate Control
• Complimentary toiletries
• Connecting Rooms (r)
• DVD Player(r)
• Flat screen LCD TV
• Slippers
• Steam shower(r)
• Tea/coffee facilities*
• Telephone
• telephone in bathroom
• TV speaker in bathroom
• Voicemail
• Washbasin
• Wi-Fi*
• Work desk with lamp
• Modem Access
• Hairdryer
• Mini-bar*
• Pay TV*
• Make-up mirror
• Sewing kit
• Safe
• Mineral water and fruit
• Private bathroom with bathtub
• Private bathroom with bath/shower(r)
• Late check-out*

Restaurant

• The Albemarle: The Albemarle (formerly The Grill) is the newly relaunched 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. 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.
• English Tea Room: Afternoon tea is legendary at Brown's. Ever since James Brown established his hotel for 'genteel' folk over 170 years ago and Agatha Christie enjoyed it whilst writing 'At Bertram's Hotel' here, afternoon tea in The English Tea Room has become a British institution. Relax to the sounds from the Baby Grand Piano and indulge in Brown's award-winning Traditional Afternoon Tea which 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 jam, as well as a choice of freshly baked cakes from the trolley.

Bar

• The Donovan Bar: The Donovan Bar is one of London’s most vibrant and fashionable watering holes and offers a wide range of ‘must-try’ cocktails and tapas. Paying homage to the celebrated British photographer Terence Donovan, the bar walls are lined with over 50 of his iconic black and white prints. Contemporary furnishings with wooden floors, black leather seating and dark country check banquettes provides the ideal setting in which to relax and indulge. The Donovan Bar is also home to what has become known as ‘the naughty corner’ - this banquette seating area for up to 12 guests is surrounded by some of Terence’s more risky photographs. Guests can enjoy live jazz, which is performed Monday to Saturday from 9pm to midnight. The Donovan Bar’s monthly Brazilian Bosa Nova Nights, with glamorous Brazilian singer Caru, have become one of the hottest nights in town.

Children policy

• Children welcome

Cancellation policy

• Charge first night cost up to 48 hrs before check-in, else 100%

Pets policy

• Pets not permitted

Smoking policy

• Smoking permitted in designated guest rooms
• Smoking permitted in designated public areas

Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 12:00

Local Attractions

• London Transport Museum: 1.2 Mile
• The West End: 1.0 Mile
• Harrods: 1.5 Mile
• London Eye: 2.5 Mile
• Trafalgar Square: 1.2 Mile
• Buckingham Palace: 1.6 Mile
• National Portrait Gallery: 1.2 Mile
• Tate Modern: 1.0 Mile
• Covent Garden: 1.2 Mile
• Westminster Abbey: 3.0 Mile
• Tower Bridge: 4.5 Mile
• Portobello Market: 3.0 Mile
• Piccadilly Circus: 1.0 Mile
• Madame Tussauds: 3.0 Mile
• Royal Academy of Arts: 0.3 Mile
• British Museum: 2.5 Mile
• Soho: 1.2 Mile
• Hyde Park: 1.0 Mile
• Globe Theatre: 1.0 Mile
• National Gallery: 1.2 Mile
• Bond Street: 0.2 Mile
• London Planetarium: 3.0 Mile
• St Paul's Cathedral: 3.5 Mile

Location

• Nearest airport: London Heathrow Apt
• Nearest train station: Victoria Train Station - 1.8 Miles
• Nearest metro: Green Park - 0.1 Miles
• Nearest bus station: Victoria Coach Station - 1.8 Miles
• Nearest other: Gatwick Airport - 28 Miles
• Directions: By Air London Heathrow is the city's main airport and about 45 minutes' drive from the hotel, depending on the traffic. London is also served by London Gatwick and London City Airport. Please let the hotel know if you would like them to meet your flight. By Train The city is well served by the national rail system, and the hotel would be happy to arrange transfers to and from any of the main-line stations. By Car Brown's is located on Albemarle Street, which is on the north side of Piccadilly. The hotel would be happy to park your car for you during your stay, at a charge of 50GBP for 24 hours. However, please note that cars entering and / or exiting central London are subject to a congestion charge of 8GBP per day.

Credit cards accepted by hotel

• American Express
• Diners Club International
• Eurocard
• JCB
• Maestro
• Mastercard
• Switch
• Visa
• Visa Electron