Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair

Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair

This is the definitive history of Brown’s Hotel, founded by James and Sarah Brown in 1832. The hotel has expanded and evolved over the decades, embracing the changes in society and technology outside its doors, while retaining its unique residential qualities. Stepping through its doorway is a cast of characters more intriguing than a novel by frequent guest Agatha Christie. 

You’ll meet Rudyard Kipling pacing his room while he dictates another letter; multiple monarchs from Haile Selassie to King George II of Greece and King Charles III; Mark Twain in his bathrobe; the Dutch prime minister preparing to declare war on Japan; head waiter Thomas Holmes, with over 40 years’ service, proffering advice to the prime minister, Stanley Baldwin; Fingers Fricker poised to steal jewellery meant for a royal wedding; Mahatma Gandhi dropping in for tea with Frank Buchman; Peter Wright on the hunt for spies; and Stephen King giving birth to Misery.

This is the definitive history of Brown’s Hotel, founded by James and Sarah Brown in 1832. The hotel has expanded and evolved over the decades, embracing the changes in society and technology outside its doors, while retaining its unique residential qualities. Stepping through its doorway is a cast of characters more intriguing than a novel by frequent guest Agatha Christie. 

You’ll meet Rudyard Kipling pacing his room while he dictates another letter; multiple monarchs from Haile Selassie to King George II of Greece and King Charles III; Mark Twain in his bathrobe; the Dutch prime minister preparing to declare war on Japan; head waiter Thomas Holmes, with over 40 years’ service, proffering advice to the prime minister, Stanley Baldwin; Fingers Fricker poised to steal jewellery meant for a royal wedding; Mahatma Gandhi dropping in for tea with Frank Buchman; Peter Wright on the hunt for spies; and Stephen King giving birth to Misery.

The Definitive History

And what a story it is.

Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair is the perfect gift for anyone interested in social history and London hotel life in the city’s oldest luxury hotel. 

Purchase the book

The Definitive History

And what a story it is.

Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair is the perfect gift for anyone interested in social history and London hotel life in the city’s oldest luxury hotel. 

Purchase the book

In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together.

In the heart of London’s elegant Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together.


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