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Rocco Forte Browns Hotel

FORMERLY RAFFLES BROWNS HOTEL (2003)

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Rocco Forte Browns Hotel
Albemarle Street
Mayfair
London
England
UK
W1S 4BP

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nearest
Tube Station: Green Park 0.1 miles (0.2 km)
Train Station: Charing Cross 0.6 miles (1 km)
Motorway Junction: M4 jnct 1: 7.4 miles (11.9 km)

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Introduction: Originally constructed from 11 Georgian Town Houses and famed for its traditional afternoon tea, and is located in Mayfair just off from Piccadilly. The Rocco Forte Brown's Hotel dates back to 1837, which makes it the oldest existing hotel in London. This location puts guests in the heart of Central London and in one of the most exclusive areas. Albemarle Street, which itself dates back to the 18th century, runs parallel to the world famous fashion and jewellery shopping area of Bond Street. 300 yards to the East is Regents Street with a huge range of boutiques, department stores, restaurants and bars. Oxford Street which has one of the highest densities of shops in Europe and is geared to the tourist market is 0.4 miles to the North. Piccadilly Circus which in practical terms is the centre of tourist London is 0.3 miles to the East at the bottom of Regent Street. Although Albemarle Street is just a small street off of a busy main road, its actually used as a cut through so can be quite busy during weekdays. Less so on weekends. Opposite this street and on the other side of Piccadilly is Green park, a large open space and park and which makes up part of the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Other nearby places of interest include St James's Palace (0.4 miles), Hyde Park (0.5 miles), National Gallery (0.6 miles), Trafalgar Square (0.6 miles) and the Wallace Collection (0.7 miles).

Hotel:
The Browns Hotel has a character of refined English charm and sophistication. The interior marries the new and contemporary with the hotels original Victorian feel.
Bedrooms are contemporary in style and all individually furnished which includes antiques, books and original English paintings. Amenities include en-suite (large tub with steam room/shower), Two line phones, Multi-channel flat-screen LCD televisions, Interactive video on demand, High-speed Internet access, 110/240 V converter outlets, UK and US modems, Individually controlled air-conditioning, In-room safe, Mini bar and Hairdryers. Rooms are 32-40 square meters in size with the suites being 50-95 square meters.
The new suites are now larger than the previous ones and feature a quaint gas fire in the sitting room and a TV in the bathroom.
Two rooms are adapted for wheelchair access. Room service is 24 hours. There is a maid service twice a day.

Dining Options:
The Grill - Serves a delicate balance of classic English fare and continental cuisine with a modern influence. Only the finest British produce is used with an emphasis on the seasons. The Grill distinguishes itself by featuring a daily carving trolley and banquette booths that offer both privacy and space. The original wood panelling remains with the addition of 1930s lanterns as well as specially commissioned wall fixtures in this grand restaurant. Open: Lunch 12.30pm to 2.30pm, - Dinner 7.00pm to 10.30pm. The Grill now has a jazz lunch on Sundays where live jazz is played.
Brown’s English Tea Room - Serves the Afternoon Tea and light meals. Afternoon tea is actually the signature of the hotel, and has been a tradition here since the hotel opened in 1837. Enjoy a choice from a range of the finest teas from around the world. Along with your tea enjoy the a section of sandwiches, fresh scones, cakes and delicate pastries. Open daily from 9am to 11pm, Tea from 3pm to 6pm.
The Terence Donovan Bar (now enlarged to include the old Library Restaurant) – Pays homage to the celebrated British photographer Helmut Newton and is lined with his iconic prints. Furnishings are contemporary with wooden floors, black leather seating and dark country check banquettes. Extensive range of cocktails (and in-house specials) and Champagnes as well as tapas type snacks. Open daily to residents and non-residents from 11.00 till 01.00 (Sundays noon till midnight).

WiFi internet is available in public areas. Onsite is a 70msq fully equipped cardiovascular gym with three spa treatment rooms adjacent and all are located in the basement. Treatments include Reiki and Thai massage, facials and seasonal pedicures and the spa is open to both residents and non-residents.
The hotel has 6 Function and meeting rooms all with natural light for up to 120 people.
A nice feature is the children's program which provides homemade cookies and milk at bedtime, small toys and gifts.
Other features of the hotel include fill concierge services, Instant message delivery, same day laundry, Valeting and pressing service upon request, Complimentary shoe-shine, express check-in and check-out and Valet parking.
Public areas are wheelchair accessible.

Room Numbers: 117 (of which 19 are suites) / 5 floors
Check-in:
14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out:
12.00 noon
Awards: Tea Council award for excellence 2007.
History: The hotel has been branded under Rocco Forte collection of luxury hotels since 3rd July 2003. Previous to this it was branded under the Raffles International Hotels logo, another collection of luxury hotels.
The hotels name originally came from its first owners of 1837, James and Sarah Brown. The couple were valet and maid to Lord and Lady Byron. The hotel was sold in 1859 to the Ford family, the famous car manufacturers, who modernised the hotel with permanent bath tubs, gentleman's smoking room,  electric lights, lifts (ascending chairs) and the first London hotel to have its own onsite restaurant. 30 years later in 1889 the family purchased the hotel to the rear of the property, the St Georges Hotel. The two hotels were knocked into one and a fifth floor was added to the building. During 2004-2005 the hotel underwent a £24 million refurbishment and re-opened in December of 2005. The refurbishment was overseen by the sister of Rocco Forte, Olga Polizzi.
A landmark event took place at the hotel in 1876 when Alexandra Graham Bell made the first ever telephone call from here. Author Rudyard Kipling wrote the novel 'The Jungle Book' while resident at the hotel and Queen Victoria took tea here. The hotel was the also the first in London to have its own restaurant.
Amenities
In-Room:
100% pure and natural bathroom products not tested on animals (Rocco Forte own brand)
Two line phones
Multi-channel TV (digital flat-screen LCD televisions)
Interactive video on demand
High-speed Internet access
110/240 V converter outlets
UK and US modems
Individually controlled air-conditioning
In-room safe
Mini bar
Hairdryers
Mobile phones on request
Hotel:
Instant message delivery
24-hour room service
Twice daily servicing of your room
Same-day laundry service
Complimentary packing and unpacking
Complimentary shoe-shine
express check-in and check-out
concierge
Valet parking
Wi-Fi available in public areas
Locality Information
Near To: Mayfair, Piccadilly, Hyde Park, Green Park, Regent Street, Oxford Street
Airports Served:
London City Airport (7.3 miles, 11.8 km), Heathrow Airport (14.5 miles, 23.4 km), Gatwick Airport (24.4 miles, 39.3 km), Luton Airport (27.8 miles, 44.8 km), Stansted Airport (31 miles, 50 km)
Nearest Tube Stops:
Green Park (0.17 miles, 0.28 km), Piccadilly Circus (0.34 miles, 0.55 km), Oxford Circus (0.41 miles, 0.66 km), Bond Street (0.45 miles, 0.73 km), Leicester Square (0.61 miles, 0.99 km)
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Directions: The hotel is located on a one way street which must be approached from Piccadilly. Head for Hyde Park Corner which is part of the A4 main road which runs from the West (Heathrow Airport). If you keep on the A4 you will eventually be on Piccadilly with Green Park on your right. Just after Green park Station take the right turn into Albemarle Street.
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