A collage on images of hotels photo's from the Red Carnation Collection

The power of passion

At the heart of The Red Carnation Collection is our people and their passion and commitment to creating memorable guest experiences.

A love story

The Red Carnation story began in 1952, 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...

The art of hospitality

From The Milestone Hotel & Residences in the heart of London, to the truly iconic Oyster Box in South Africa, each Red Carnation Hotel is unique and characterful, with a legacy that we are honoured to continue.