London, United KingdomMayfair
Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
Art Deco landmark
Mayfair London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic DesignOutside the door
The house
MarriottArt Deco landmark
This 1920s Mayfair showpiece channels Jazz Age glamour, welcoming guests into a world of polished brass and spirited cocktail hours.
What it’s good at
Notable
Serving traditional afternoon tea beneath the vaulted Palm Court ceiling since 1927.
Listed
Restored Art Deco interiors with circular ceiling coffers and polished travertine floors.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Few festive afternoon settings in London are as opulent as Sheraton Grand London Park Lane’s Palm Court.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Green Park sits directly across Piccadilly, and Buckingham Palace is an easy walk through the trees.
The rooms
Bevelled mirrors hang above the bedheads, and bathrooms are finished in classic black-and-white tile.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines, free weights, and a rowing machine fill the fitness room beneath a graphic runner mural.
Restaurant
The Palm Court
Green marble tables sit beside white floral bas-reliefs, and cocktails are poured at the backlit marble bar.
Bar
Smith & Whistle
Bartenders mix craft cocktails beside an illuminated copper sunburst wall, with teal stools set across chevron timber floors.
At the table
The Club Lounge serves breakfast and evening drinks, with dining tables set beside a wood-panelled reading nook.
How it began
Work halted during the First World War, leaving the unfinished steel skeleton nicknamed the Birdcage for over a decade.
London
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.