Our differences

Red Carnation Hotels began with Bea and Stanley Tollman and remains proudly family-run today.

That family spirit has shaped the collection for more than a century. It can be found in the recipes passed down through generations, the personal stories woven into our hotels and, above all, in the warmth with which our guests and colleagues are welcomed.

Many members of our teams have grown with Red Carnation over decades, becoming part of the story themselves. Today, the same values continue to guide us: looking after people, never compromising on quality and creating places where memories can be made and shared.

The places we call home are an essential part of every Red Carnation stay.

Through longstanding relationships with local artisans, cultural institutions, conservationists, producers and communities, we create experiences that offer a deeper connection to each destination.

Walk through an Irish estate alongside wolfhounds, step behind the scenes of a London landmark, encounter ancient rock art in the Cederberg or meet the people helping protect the landscapes surrounding our hotels.

These are experiences shaped by the character of each place and made possible by the people who know it best.