Mayfair Hotels
We've got 89 hotels available near Mayfair on the 22 May 2012 for 1 nightThe cheapest hotel reservation starts at £198.00, Rose Court Hotel
The closest hotel to Mayfair is Millennium Mayfair Hotel for £360.00
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More About Mayfair
One of London's more exclusive areas, Mayfair is synonymous with all things stylish and expensive. It is certainly true that many of Mayfair's shops fit this description comfortably, with many upmarket boutiques, bespoke tailors and illustrious Michelin-starred restaurants to be found alongside the array of top Mayfair hotels.
The Four Borders of Mayfair
Each side of Mayfair is home to a famous London street. To the north, Oxford Street, which is known for its high street brands and in particular a huge branch of Selfridges. If you're looking to do some serious shopping, this mile-and-a-half long road is the place to go.
To the west, Park Lane, a very expensive stretch of road bordering Hyde Park, which you may well travel down if you get around London by bus, or if you are going in or out of Victoria by coach. There are few shops here, and these days it is most famous for its many expensive car showrooms and top Mayfair hotels such as the Grosvenor House Hotel. It has Marble Arch at one end and Hyde Park Corner at the other.
Mayfair's south border is Piccadilly, home to some of the most upmarket places in London, in particular boutique department store Fortnum & Mason and internationally recognised hotel The Ritz. One of London's liveliest and most colourful attractions, Piccadilly Circus, is found at the east end of the street.
Finally, Regent Street occupies the eastern border of Mayfair. Stretching all the way north to Regent's Park, Regent Street was originally designed for the Prince Regent in the 19th century by John Nash. One of its residents, Hamleys, claims to be the largest toy store in the world. One of the most popular events on Regent Street is the Christmas lights switch-on, which is attended by thousands each year and attracts top celebrities to provide entertainment and perform button-pressing duties.
Even More Mayfair Attractions
One of the most prominent sites in Mayfair is the US Embassy building in Grosvenor Square. Taking up a whole side of the square, the Embassy is naturally guarded by tight security, but dotted around it are a few monuments that make it worth a visit. There are statues of former presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan, as well as a memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt, who of course led America throughout the majority of World War II.
There are a number of other famous locations in Mayfair, among them Savile Row, which is known for its bespoke tailoring services. Indeed, it can be claimed to be the birthplace of this, as the term 'bespoke' is said to have originated here.
Bond Street is home to the prestigious Sotheby's auction house, while Berkeley Square is reportedly home to London's 'most haunted house' at number 50. And there is no need to let any rain dampen your enthusiasm for a Mayfair shopping excursion, simply head for the undercover Burlington Arcade.
Getting to Mayfair
As it happens, Mayfair does not have any tube stations at its centre, but it does have five along its borders, meaning you will enjoy a pleasant walk through its attractive streets once you get off the tube. The stations you can use for quickest Mayfair access are Marble Arch, Bond Street, Oxford Circus, Hyde Park Corner and Piccadilly Circus.
There are also a number of bus routes passing through Mayfair, including along Park Lane (numbers 2, 16, 36), Oxford Street (7, 10, 73), Regent Street (3, 12, 88), Piccadilly (14, 22, 9) and through the heart of the area past Berkeley Square (C2 service).
Hotels in Mayfair
By now we have established that Mayfair is synonymous with luxury, and so it follows that its hotels should also fit into this category. Indeed they do, with opulent accommodation ranging from 4* delights such as the classy Flemings Mayfair and Fox Club Mayfair, to stunning 5* treats like The Athenaeum and Metropolitan Hotel.
Pubs and Bars in Mayfair
If you're planning to enjoy a long day shopping in Mayfair, you may want to break it up with a quick drink in between boutiques. Bonds is located just off Oxford Street and is ideal for a casual glass of wine in a pleasant atmosphere.
Alternatively, you could head for a couple of our very own hotels for the perfect evening beverage. The Athenaeum Whisky Bar is, as you would expect from its name, renowned for its astonishing choice of whisky. There are no fewer than 270 varieties to choose from, and excitingly the hotel is also teaming up with former Blur bassist turned cheesemaker Alex James to create a mouthwatering whisky and cheese tasting menu. Alternatively, the cocktail bar at The Mayfair Hotel is without equal in the area.
Restaurants in Mayfair
For a place like Mayfair, a space this small will never be enough to run through all of the high quality restaurants you will find here. All we can do is suggest a handful, and they don't come much better or more famous than Le Gavroche. Run by celebrity chef Michel Roux Jr, this French feast has two Michelin stars for a reason. The food is simply fantastic, and a popular option is to go for the tasting menu so you can sample a little bit of many of the items on the menu.
If you prefer Italian cuisine, Theo Randall is run by a chef who has worked in Michelin-starred eateries for the past ten years, and his menu contains much, much more than just your traditional pasta favourites. It would be a bad idea to turn up to either of these restaurants in casual clothes, you will be dining in style, so you might as well dress in style.
For the most part, eating in Mayfair will involve pushing the boat out a little financially. However, there are some places with a more manageable price tag. Indeed, for this we can take you back to The Athenaeum. Here you can enjoy faultless Modern European cuisine for as little as under £35 per person, and enjoy inventive reworkings of classic British dishes.
Parking in Mayfair
If you are arriving by car, there are a handful of NCP car parks in Mayfair, but as you may have expected they are not cheap. Indeed, the cheapest option is Carrington Street (W1J 7AF), and that will set you back £40 a day. Failing that, there are two more edging nearer the £50 mark at the Millennium Hotel (W1K 2HP) and Grosvenor Hill (W1K 3QQ).
The Four Borders of Mayfair
Each side of Mayfair is home to a famous London street. To the north, Oxford Street, which is known for its high street brands and in particular a huge branch of Selfridges. If you're looking to do some serious shopping, this mile-and-a-half long road is the place to go.
To the west, Park Lane, a very expensive stretch of road bordering Hyde Park, which you may well travel down if you get around London by bus, or if you are going in or out of Victoria by coach. There are few shops here, and these days it is most famous for its many expensive car showrooms and top Mayfair hotels such as the Grosvenor House Hotel. It has Marble Arch at one end and Hyde Park Corner at the other.
Mayfair's south border is Piccadilly, home to some of the most upmarket places in London, in particular boutique department store Fortnum & Mason and internationally recognised hotel The Ritz. One of London's liveliest and most colourful attractions, Piccadilly Circus, is found at the east end of the street.
Finally, Regent Street occupies the eastern border of Mayfair. Stretching all the way north to Regent's Park, Regent Street was originally designed for the Prince Regent in the 19th century by John Nash. One of its residents, Hamleys, claims to be the largest toy store in the world. One of the most popular events on Regent Street is the Christmas lights switch-on, which is attended by thousands each year and attracts top celebrities to provide entertainment and perform button-pressing duties.
Even More Mayfair Attractions
One of the most prominent sites in Mayfair is the US Embassy building in Grosvenor Square. Taking up a whole side of the square, the Embassy is naturally guarded by tight security, but dotted around it are a few monuments that make it worth a visit. There are statues of former presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan, as well as a memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt, who of course led America throughout the majority of World War II.
There are a number of other famous locations in Mayfair, among them Savile Row, which is known for its bespoke tailoring services. Indeed, it can be claimed to be the birthplace of this, as the term 'bespoke' is said to have originated here.
Bond Street is home to the prestigious Sotheby's auction house, while Berkeley Square is reportedly home to London's 'most haunted house' at number 50. And there is no need to let any rain dampen your enthusiasm for a Mayfair shopping excursion, simply head for the undercover Burlington Arcade.
Getting to Mayfair
As it happens, Mayfair does not have any tube stations at its centre, but it does have five along its borders, meaning you will enjoy a pleasant walk through its attractive streets once you get off the tube. The stations you can use for quickest Mayfair access are Marble Arch, Bond Street, Oxford Circus, Hyde Park Corner and Piccadilly Circus.
There are also a number of bus routes passing through Mayfair, including along Park Lane (numbers 2, 16, 36), Oxford Street (7, 10, 73), Regent Street (3, 12, 88), Piccadilly (14, 22, 9) and through the heart of the area past Berkeley Square (C2 service).
Hotels in Mayfair
By now we have established that Mayfair is synonymous with luxury, and so it follows that its hotels should also fit into this category. Indeed they do, with opulent accommodation ranging from 4* delights such as the classy Flemings Mayfair and Fox Club Mayfair, to stunning 5* treats like The Athenaeum and Metropolitan Hotel.
Pubs and Bars in Mayfair
If you're planning to enjoy a long day shopping in Mayfair, you may want to break it up with a quick drink in between boutiques. Bonds is located just off Oxford Street and is ideal for a casual glass of wine in a pleasant atmosphere.
Alternatively, you could head for a couple of our very own hotels for the perfect evening beverage. The Athenaeum Whisky Bar is, as you would expect from its name, renowned for its astonishing choice of whisky. There are no fewer than 270 varieties to choose from, and excitingly the hotel is also teaming up with former Blur bassist turned cheesemaker Alex James to create a mouthwatering whisky and cheese tasting menu. Alternatively, the cocktail bar at The Mayfair Hotel is without equal in the area.
Restaurants in Mayfair
For a place like Mayfair, a space this small will never be enough to run through all of the high quality restaurants you will find here. All we can do is suggest a handful, and they don't come much better or more famous than Le Gavroche. Run by celebrity chef Michel Roux Jr, this French feast has two Michelin stars for a reason. The food is simply fantastic, and a popular option is to go for the tasting menu so you can sample a little bit of many of the items on the menu.
If you prefer Italian cuisine, Theo Randall is run by a chef who has worked in Michelin-starred eateries for the past ten years, and his menu contains much, much more than just your traditional pasta favourites. It would be a bad idea to turn up to either of these restaurants in casual clothes, you will be dining in style, so you might as well dress in style.
For the most part, eating in Mayfair will involve pushing the boat out a little financially. However, there are some places with a more manageable price tag. Indeed, for this we can take you back to The Athenaeum. Here you can enjoy faultless Modern European cuisine for as little as under £35 per person, and enjoy inventive reworkings of classic British dishes.
Parking in Mayfair
If you are arriving by car, there are a handful of NCP car parks in Mayfair, but as you may have expected they are not cheap. Indeed, the cheapest option is Carrington Street (W1J 7AF), and that will set you back £40 a day. Failing that, there are two more edging nearer the £50 mark at the Millennium Hotel (W1K 2HP) and Grosvenor Hill (W1K 3QQ).
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