Mayfair London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2006
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Social ClassicOutside the door
The house
MaybourneMayfair cinematic salon
Glossy West End energy fills the lobby lounges, drawing a lively cocktail crowd and film industry regulars off Stratton Street.
What it’s good at
Notable
Inaugurated in 1927 by King George V, featuring the historic two-hundred-seat May Fair Theatre screening room.
Notable
The May Fair Bar on Stratton Street draws evening crowds with signature cocktails and Champagne service.
Listed
Operating on Stratton Street since 1927, steps from Green Park and the historic Palm Beach Casino.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in London
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
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.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Stratton Street places you steps from Green Park station, with Berkeley Square private clubs and Piccadilly galleries a short stroll away.
The rooms
Muted earth tones frame handcrafted Vispring beds dressed in Egyptian cotton, paired with Sicilian marble bathrooms and walk in power showers.
The spa
ESPA therapies take place in candlelit treatment suites, and the quiet relaxation lounge has heated mosaic loungers.
Thermal suite and gym
The thermal suite has an herbal sauna and ice fountain, beside a 24-hour gym equipped with a heavy bag.
May Fair Bar
Circular ribbed leather banquettes surround an illuminated curved counter pouring signature cocktails under starburst chandeliers.
Many of the world’s leading musicians rested their heads in this elite London establishment—when Bob Dylan took a suite at the hotel after his 1966 tour, the American singer and songwriter was visited by the Beatles.
Restaurant
May Fair Kitchen
Japanese izakaya small plates and Italian pasta dishes are served beneath architectural wood panelling and copper chandeliers.
How it began
Inaugurated by King George V in 1927, the property later added its private May Fair Theatre under film producers the Danziger brothers.
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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.