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The Connaught

The Connaught

Mayfair, London

Opened 1815   Renovated 2025   $$$$

“Polished Mayfair institution”

Luxe Classic Social
Central

MICHELIN Guide · Forbes Travel Guide

The Connaught — vibe

Vibe

Tadao Ando's water fountain mists outside Carlos Place while inside, white-gloved butlers move quietly around the 1897 carved mahogany staircase.

“Polished Mayfair institution”

Luxe

Dedicated twenty-four-hour butler service, in-suite martini trolley pours, John Lobb shoeshines, and Bamford organic bath products.

Classic

An unbroken Carlos Place address since 1897, centered around the original carved mahogany grand staircase.

Social

Tableside martini service in David Collins' silver-leaf bar, alongside art-filled evenings in the Red Room.

Central

On Carlos Place in Mayfair, steps from Mount Street boutiques, Berkeley Square, and Hyde Park

The Connaught — rooms

Rooms

Suites by Guy Oliver feature Italian linens, marble bathrooms, and in-room visits from the legendary Connaught Bar martini trolley.

The Connaught — wellness

Wellness

Subterranean and hushed, the Aman Spa centers around a 15-meter black granite pool and treatment rooms offering Asian-inspired therapies.

The Connaught — backstory

Backstory

Founded in 1815 as the Prince of Saxe-Coburg Hotel, it was renamed in 1917 for Queen Victoria's third son, Prince Arthur.

The Connaught — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Evenings revolve around tableside martinis in David Collins' silver-leaf bar and three-Michelin-starred Gascon dining from chef Hélène Darroze.

The neighborhood

Set on Carlos Place, you are steps from the fashion boutiques of Mount Street, Berkeley Square, and the lawns of Hyde Park.

“…after extensive renovations and a redesign by Guy Oliver, it’s less the archetypal country manor and more the archetypal London luxury hotel…” 
MICHELIN Guide · 3 Keys · 2025
“There’s an air to The Connaught that can only be achieved by a property of this age and grandeur.” 
Forbes Travel Guide · Recommended

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