Andy Hotels

Andy, with a history degree from Oxford University tucked under his arm, has been living and breathing every inch of London’s highways and byways for over 30 years. His writing credits cover everything from ocean liners, West End clubs and fine dining to cars, royalty and the Thomas Cook family of pioneering travel agents. He is an expert on historic hotels and the golden age of travel – and shares his knowledge on TV and radio. His latest book is Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair, the definitive history of London’s oldest luxury hotel. His favourite year is 1869: think Suez Canal, transcontinental railway, Cutty Sark, Innocents Abroad and Thomas Cook’s first excursion to Egypt. What’s yours?

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Here’s a fab interview with Andy Hotels Makes for a fascinating and illuminating backgrounder for his two Secrets of London’s Luxury Hotels walks.

All of Andy Hotels's Walks

Other walks in Andy Hotels's repertoire.

They run occasionally as 'Specials' but can also be booked privately.