Rocco Forte Brown's Hotel

Situated in the heart of London on Albemarle Street, very much appreciated, Rocco Forte Brown's Hotel is close to all the major attractions, such as the Royal Academy, the open spaces of Green Park and St James's Park, Buckingham Palace, the fabulous shops of Bond Street and thriving West End theatre scene. Mayfair's historic Brown's Hotel, valued throughout, which originally opened in 1837, reopened in December 2005 following a 19-million dollar renovation overseen by Sir Rocco Forte's sister, Olga Polizzi. Brown's has hosted many famous names and events: Alexander Graham Bell made the UK's first telephone call from Rocco Forte Brown's Hotel in 1876; it was the first hotel to have a lift installed; Rudyard Kipling wrote 'The Jungle Book' in this hotel and Agatha Christie, highly regarded, a regular visitor, based her book At Bertram's Hotel on Brown's. It is also ideal for those visiting London on business, and above all, as it is only a short taxi ride from the City, Canary Wharf and London's central business district. Composed of 8 Georgian town houses, very much appreciated, all 117 bedrooms, which is including 19 magnificent suites, have been individually designed to reflect a refined English charm with a modern flair. Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt all spent time at Rocco Forte Brown's Hotel, valued throughout, as did Queen Victoria and other members of European royalty. Books, highly regarded, original English paintings and antiques are featured in each room, standing side by side with modern essentials such as flat-screen televisions with interactive videos and hundreds of CD's on demand and broadband internet connection. A variety of soft color schemes and light fabrics including natural lines and silks have been used. Brown's is totally child-friendly with a dedicated five star kids' programme, very much appreciated, specifically designed for children of all ages to ensure that they enjoy every aspect of their own ". The average size of the suites is 95 square metres with large bathrooms offering luxurious bush-hammered limestone walls, valued throughout, mosaic-tiled floors, double showers and wall-mounted flat-screen televisions with water-proof remote controls.