The Red Carnation Hotels story began when a beautiful young woman called Bea caught the eye of a distinguished young hotelier named Stanley, who was known for wearing a red carnation in his lapel.
Almost 35 years later, Beatrice and Stanley Tollman purchased The Chesterfield Hotel in Mayfair. Driven by Beatrice's lifelong affair with the world of hospitality, and celebrating her husband's signature flower, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection came to life.
That love story is still at the very heart of our ever-growing collection of hotels across the world. Our Founder and President, Beatrice Tollman, embodies the generous hospitality and warm, passionate service for which we are renowned. She is the creative mind behind our beautifully designed hotels, the daily inspiration for our Executive Chefs and the benchmark for our teams' exacting standards.
Discover how Beatrice inspires the Red Carnation family each and every day...
Our philosophy
'No request is too large, no detail too small'
A love story
'People remember how you make them feel'
A life in food
Continuing a legacy
'Created with love, passion and hard work'
Family owned and run
'Our staff are all part of our family'
Beautiful design
'Our design ethos comes from the heart'
A lifetime of achievement in hospitality
'I'm humbled and honoured to have been recognised for doing something
that I truly love, each and every day' - Beatrice Tollman
2019 - Inducted into 'The British Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame'
2016 - Named 'Leading Legend' by The Leading Hotels of the World
2016 - 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at The Cateys
2012 - 'Hotelier of the Year' at European Hospitality Awards