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Brown's Hotel London

Brown's Hotel London

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Set in the heart of Mayfair on Albemarle Street, Brown's was the first ever hotel to open in London. James Brown and his wife Sarah - a couple who had formerly been valet and maid to Lord and Lady Byron - established their hotel for 'genteel folk' in 1837. It was purchased by the Ford family in 1859 who added the first public dining room in London.

Alexander Graham Bell visited Brown's Hotel towards the end of 1876 and made the first successful UK telephone call from the hotel. American Presidents Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt stayed here, as did Winston Churchill and other high profile guests.

Brown's joined The Rocco Forte Collection of luxury hotels in 2003 and underwent a £24 million restoration in 2005.

Brown's is composed of 11 Georgian town houses, and all 117 bedrooms (including 29 luxurious suites) have been individually designed. As well as luxurious accommodation, Brown's Hotel has The Albemarle Restaurant, The Donovan Bar, a relaxing spa, plus The English Tea Room which has become a British institution.

Address:

Brown's Hotel
Albemarle Street
London
W1S 4BP

Telephone:

+44 (0)20 7493 6020

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