London, United KingdomMayfair
The Twenty Two London
Maximalist Mayfair hideaway
Mayfair London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
Maximalist Mayfair hideaway
Maximalist French opulence meets Mayfair energy, where overnight guests share intimate velvet lounges, candlelit corners, and a subterranean nightclub.
“The lush decor is inspired by 18th-century France, with pops of red velvet and cheeky faux bois carpeting, in contrast to the more understated luxury.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Lavish Parisian maximalism features Pierre Frey wallpapers, red velvet four-poster beds, and black-and-white marble bathrooms.
Remarkable
Dedicated floor butlers provide attentive service alongside Rivolta Carmigiani linens and bespoke bath amenities.
Remarkable
Guests gain entry to private club spaces, including a Grosvenor Square terrace and subterranean nightclub.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
This gorgeous Edwardian building remains in fine form, and its interiors are notably Parisian in their inspiration, with ultra-saturated colors and an 18th-century ornateness to the décor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Overlooking Grosvenor Square, the Mayfair townhouse sits steps from North Audley Street dining, Mount Street galleries, and the calm paths of Hyde Park.
The rooms
Custom four-poster beds draped in bold velvet pair with checkerboard marble bathrooms, double-height ceilings, and shared floor butler service.
Treatments
- Treatments
- In-room spa and massage treatments arranged on request with local therapists.
The Restaurant at The Twenty Two
Blue-panelled dining rooms with yellow velvet banquettes serve light Mediterranean-influenced cooking around a marble fireplace.
A pervasive friendliness cuts through the velveteen quality of a place that feels more like a louche Parisian hideaway than most smart new London hotels.
At the table
Downstairs, the red velvet Music Room has leopard-print carpets and a mirrored disc ceiling for late-night DJ sets.
How it began
Built in the eighteenth century and later an Edwardian family manor, the Grade II listed townhouse reopened as a playful private club.
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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.