Brown's hotel up for sale?

The rumblings of a rumour that Brown's Hotel in London is looking for a buyer has reached Kitchen Rat's tiny pink ears.

We are still unaware as to how much Rocco Forte are asking for.

Browns recently underwent a £24m restoration and is home to Mark Hix's Albemarle restaurant.

It joined The Rocco Forte Collection of luxury hotels on 3rd July 2003, but it will be interesting to see if and when it leaves it, and at what price in the current market...