The historic Brown’s Hotel
Brown’s Hotel is a luxury 5-star hotel in London, England and it is owned by The Rocco Forte Collection. The Brown’s hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Placed in the heart of Mayfair on Albemarle Street, Brown’s Hotel is one of the most historic and beautiful hotels in London. It is located within a short walk from Bond Street, West End Theatres and St James’s. Brown’s Hotel was created in 1837.
In 1859, Brown’s was purchased by the Ford family. Henry Ford then purchased the St George’s Hotel in Albemarle Street, which backed on to Brown’s, and combined the two hotels, adding a fifth floor to both properties. On Albemarle Street, a new front of stucco and entrance portico was built.
Alexander Graham Bell’s first successful telephone call in Great Britain was made from Brown’s. In 1886, Theodore Roosevelt stayed at Brown’s before his second marriage. Royal guests have included Napoleon III and Princess Eugenie, Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians, Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia and King George II of the Hellenes