The Grand Babylon Hotel · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett.
Theodore Racksole
major
Also known as Mr. Theodore Racksole, Mr. Racksole, Racksole
A wealthy American millionaire who becomes embroiled in the mysteries of the Grand Babylon Hotel.
Nella Racksole
major
Also known as Miss Racksole, Nella
Theodore's spirited daughter, who aids in unraveling the hotel's secrets.
Prince Aribert
major
Also known as Prince, Aribert, the Prince
A mysterious prince staying at the hotel, central to the unfolding intrigue.
Prince Eugen
major
Also known as Prince Eugen of Posen, Eugen, little Eugen
A young prince whose disappearance sparks a major crisis at the hotel.
Jules
supporting
Also known as Mr. Jules, the great Jules
A cunning and dangerous waiter at the Grand Babylon Hotel.
Félix Babylon
supporting
Also known as Mr. Félix Babylon, Mr. Babylon, Babylon, little Félix
The enigmatic owner of the Grand Babylon Hotel.
Sampson Levi
supporting
Also known as Mr. Sampson Levi, Mr. Levi, Levi
A shady financier involved in the plot against Prince Eugen.
Miss Spencer
supporting
Also known as Spencer
A mysterious woman with a red hat who plays a key role in the intrigue.
Rocco
supporting
Also known as Mr. Rocco, M. Rocco, the great Rocco
The brilliant but secretive chef of the Grand Babylon Hotel.
Reginald Dimmock
supporting
Also known as Mr. Dimmock, Dimmock, young Dimmock
A hotel employee who gets caught up in the dangerous events.
George Hazell
supporting
Also known as Mr. Hazell, Hazell
A detective or agent involved in the investigation.
Tom Jackson
supporting
Also known as Mr. Tom Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Jackson
A steam launch captain who becomes a key witness.
Hans
minor
Also known as old Hans, Old Hans
An old servant or employee at the hotel.
Baroness Zerlinski
minor
Also known as the Baroness Zerlinski, Zerlinski, the Baroness
A mysterious baroness who visits the hotel briefly.
Princess Anna
minor
Also known as Princess Anna of Eckstein-Schwartzburg, Anna
A princess connected to the royal intrigue.
Elihu P. Rucker
minor
Also known as Mr. Elihu P. Rucker, Mr. Rucker
An American associate of Theodore Racksole.
Mr. Hubbard
minor
Also known as Hubbard, this Mr. Hubbard
A singular and mysterious man who appears at the hotel.
Count Steenbock
minor
Also known as the Count Steenbock, Count
A count involved in the royal affairs.
Jack Everett
minor
Also known as Everett, old Everett
An old acquaintance or associate of the Racksoles.
