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Tuesday 22 May 2012

Premier Address

Situated in the heart of Mayfair and just minutes away from the chic boutiques of Bond Street, the vibrancy of the West End and the tranquillity of Green Park, Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel is London’s premier address.

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Brown's Hotel

Chic and Sophisticated

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 Alexander Graham Bell made the first ever European telephone call. Following a £24-million renovation, this legendary hotel now blends a traditional English style with a contemporary twist, offering a chic and sophisticated atmosphere. Brown’s Hotel boasts 117 luxurious rooms and suites each of which has been elegantly decorated - whilst encompassing state-of-the-art technology, outstanding dining, a buzzing bar and relaxing spa.

Cuisine

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The Albemarle specialises in the finest quality British cooking. Executive Chef, Lee Streeton and Director of Food, Mark Hix, have created a mouthwatering menu featuring great British classic dishes, all using carefully sourced seasonal ingredients.

 

Guests can choose from starters such as potted Morecambe Bay shrimps; Romney Marsh beetroot with Tymsboro’ goat’s cheese and wild herbs; main courses include roasted scallops with coastal vegetables, as well as unusual and traditional cuts of meat on the bone such as Aberdeenshire fillet and sirloin which have a remarkable depth of flavour and succulence. Working alongside Lee, Fabien Ecuvillon Pastry Chef, offers a pudding menu which includes spotted dick with custard and apple crumble. At lunch, the carving trolley also serves traditional roasts including Roast Brymore veal, hay-baked salt marsh leg of lamb and Loomswood Farm roast duck. Savour award-winning Traditional Afternoon Tea in The English Tea Room which provides a haven to return to after a days shopping - whilst The Donovan Bar is London’s hottest meeting place.

Luxury

The Spa at Brown’s offers a wide range of luxurious treatments including their exclusive range of seasonal pedicures, as well as a 24-hour gymnasium. Brown’s Hotel is home to six private dining and meeting rooms, which can accommodate up to 72 guests for a lunch or dinner or up to 120 people for a reception. Each room boasts an abundance of natural daylight, high ceilings and beautiful antique furniture.

Those Little Extras

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Brown’s Hotel offers a unique range of special accommodation packages. For guests visiting London with the whole family they will love the Family Affair package - where children are treated like royalty and receive a wide range of goodies at no additional charge! For those wanting to experience the ultimate in luxury, they must stay in one of their Classic, Deluxe, Presidential or Royal Suites, where not only do they receive a choice of 16 pillows, 3 mattresses and different linen, but also their suitcases are unpacked and they too receive so many additional treats.