Proudly perched at one of the most desirable addresses in Mayfair since its Victorian heyday, Brown’s Hotel has undergone a renovation at the hands of Olga Polizzi that’s blended fresh colours, mosaic floors, and antique furnishings with the hotel’s historic wooden panelling, gilt mirrors and stained glass. Its ageless good looks, combined with the jazzy glamour of the Donovan Bar and a moving, shaking guest list, have made it one of London’s must-stays.

At the hotel

Spa, gym, library, DVD selection, valet parking (£50 a day), WiFi in all public areas (£15 for 24 hours). In rooms: flatscreen TV, minibar. Suites have DVD/CD players, iPod docks and Penhaglion’s toiletries. Deluxe Rooms and above have rain showers.

Our favourite rooms

Staying in the Kipling Suite – where Rudyard honeymooned with his wife more than 100 years ago, and penned much of his work – is an irresistibly glamorous experience. Alternatively, our favourite Deluxe Room is number 126, which offers a linen-upholstered bedhead facing an enormous mirror. The sculpted relief in the ensuite bathroom and the vases of fresh orchids make it all the more special.

Spa

The swish spa has three treatment rooms and a 24-hour gym. Try the milk and honey pedicure or the diamond face and body ritual, two of the Brown’s specials.

Packing tips

Bring your best threads. Browsing nearby Bond Street’s boutiques or dipping into the nut selection in the Donovan Bar loses some of its cachet if you’re just wearing your tracksuit.

Also

No pets, but guide dogs are welcome.

Children

Are welcome at the hotel. Extra beds can be put into rooms for a £75 charge (+VAT), and cots are free. Babysitting (£16.50 an hour plus a £17 booking fee), cots, baths, bottle-warmers and high chairs are available on request.

Eco‐friendly

Brown’s closely monitors energy use within the hotel to minimise wastage. Foodstuffs (and, where possible, staff) are locally sourced, and there’s a strong recycling programme in place.

 

 

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