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Brown's Hotel London

Mayfair, London·
9.3 / 10
Forbes Five-Star
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List
Historic Hotels of the World
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Hotel · Mayfair, London

Brown's Hotel is London's oldest hotel, opened in 1837 by James Brown, former manservant to Lord Byron. Its English Tea Room, Donovan Bar, and intimate Mayfair setting offer an experience of quintessential British luxury that has changed little in nearly two centuries.

At a Glance33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London
City
London
Country
United Kingdom
Star Rating
5 Stars
Editor Score
9.3 / 10
Price Range
Luxury
Region
Europe
TripAdvisor4.2(2.4k)
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Why We Love It
London's oldest hotel since 1837
English Tea Room — a London institution
Donovan Bar
Intimate Mayfair location
Rocco Forte service
Only 115 rooms
Literary and artistic heritage
Guest Reviews9.4/ 10· 128 reviews
Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.5

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Pets allowed
Spa and wellness centre
Free WiFi
Family rooms
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Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
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Editor Score
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LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Stars5-Star Hotel
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