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The May Fair
Stratton Street, London, England, UK
Neighborhood: Mayfair
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In London, the hotel world’s majorest of major leagues, even the big chains know which way the wind is blowing — away from that fusty manor-house look, and toward something altogether more clean-lined and contemporary. Nobody’s about to mistake the old May Fair for the Sanderson, but after a top-to-bottom £70m renovation, it’s looking shockingly up-to-date.
It’s plain they’ve learned some lessons from the new breed of design hotels: the Mayfair Bar is stylish and modern, packing in a hip West End crowd, and Amba, the restaurant, is striking in granite and black leather. Upstairs, the bedrooms are still oversized and as luxurious as they come, and now they’re utterly modern too, slightly minimalist in muted earth tones. And of course they’re packed with all the modern must-haves, from high-tech (Bang & Olufsen entertainment centers) to low (Molton Brown bath products).
A 201-seat private screening room is a rarity, to be sure, but the May Fair’s spa is its crown jewel. It’s vaguely Asian in design (as are all spas these days) and completely over-the-top — the best place for a mud bath after a long day of splashing cash all over the West End. Or all over the hotel — the May Fair’s own Palm Beach Casino is among the biggest in town, and its atmosphere of old-world glamour is an inducement to high-stakes playing.
How to get there:
The May Fair Hotel is just minutes from the Green Park tube station. If you’re arriving from Heathrow Airport, the most convenient transfer option to central London is the Heathrow Express train, which leaves Heathrow Airport every 15 minutes and takes 15 minutes to arrive at Paddington Station. One-way fares are available from £18 and roundtrip fares from £32. By black cab, The May Fair Hotel is approximately a 45-minute ride from Heathrow Airport (depending on traffic) and can cost upwards of £50.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Complimentary access to May Fair Spa (Sauna Steam & Relaxation Room - a value of 10 GBP per day)
- Welcome Card & Fruit Plate
- Guaranteed 11 am check-in
- 406 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 154 Guest Reviews
- The May Fair
- Stratton Street
- London, England, UK
- Neighborhood: Mayfair
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Bar
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Spa
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154 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Brian
- Stayed December 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
An odd review this one, as I managed to MISS my last trip to London (snow stopped play!). As the snow-drama unfolded, I was in constant touch with the wonderfully helpful concierce at the MayFair. I'd recommend a stay at the MayFair based just on the wonderful concierge service provided by the team there (Aurelie and John).
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing - great service.
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- Sotirios
- Stayed November 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Excellent staff, extremely friendly and helpful.
Amazing location, and beautiful spaces, inside and outside the rooms
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Silene
- Stayed October 2010
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The reception area was beautiful, however very crowded as expected for a Mayfair Hotel. The location is excellent for those working in Mayfair.
What the hotel could do better:
The hotel rooms were a little disappointing, to be honest, not like the other little hotels that Tablet has in London. There wasn't really attention to detail, not enough hooks to hang your towels, the closet was in the bathroom, so the clothes you hang up might be damp, and floor usually gets soaked when one takes a shower.
