At Brown's Hotel, old British elegance meets modern spirit. This historic London address is one of the oldest hotels in London and has hosted countless celebrities over the years. In the comfortable rooms and suites, floral wallpaper, antique carpets, marble-clad bathrooms, and heavy mahogany paneling create an extraordinary ensemble. If you wish, you can even stay in the elegant Kipling Suite, named after the author of "The Jungle Book," who completed his work here. Experience quintessential British culture with Sunday roast at Charlie's restaurant, afternoon tea in the Drawing Room, or a cocktail in the Donovan Bar.
Refreshed in 2019, the hotel's rooms and suites now shine in new splendor. Decorated in simple shades of beige and moss green, the classic rooms feature queen-size beds, cozy seating areas, and marble-clad bathrooms. The suites, on the other hand, inspire with timeless British elegance, a combination of floral and geometric patterns, and elegant vintage furniture, including playful dressers and bookshelves lined with historical novels. The pinnacle of London luxury are the Forte Suites – the largest of which is the Kipling Suite, named after the author of "The Jungle Book," who wrote his most famous work in this very hotel.
Under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Adam Byatt, Charlie's, the hotel's only restaurant, is a feast for the eyes. Byatt breathes new life into traditional British cuisine with innovative twists, making the classic Sunday roast even more delicious. Afternoon tea is served in the Drawing Room, one of London's oldest tea rooms, while the Donovan Bar serves artful cocktails late into the night. An absolute must is the Salvatore's Martini, created by renowned mixologist Salvatore Calabrese, who once even had the honor of serving Queen Elizabeth II a drink.
There is no shortage of leisure activities and excellent facilities: pamper yourself in the elegant spa with the signature Forte Face and Body Ritual, hire a personal trainer in the large fitness room, or make use of the yoga mat in your room. With the help of a running map, you can discover picturesque jogging routes through Green Park or explore the city on a bike tour. Ask the concierge about the tailor-made Forte Experiences that bring you closer to London's cultural highlights. The icing on the cake is the free use of the hotel's own Bentley for trips within a two-mile radius.
The luxurious Brown's Hotel could be London's oldest hotel. It opened in 1837—the year Queen Victoria ascended the throne—and over time has attracted an impressive clientele ranging from royalty and foreign dignitaries to big names such as Theodore Roosevelt, Orson Welles, Agatha Christie, and Alexander Graham Bell. Rudyard Kipling finished his most famous work, "The Jungle Book," here, and today the hotel's largest suite is named after him. Thanks to Olga Polizzi's imaginative interior design, the luxury hotel has a refined and dignified feel, with a touch of old British elegance, but without being stuffy. Antique carpets, light-colored upholstered furniture, and modern art provide a successful balance to the heavy mahogany paneling.
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