Located in Central London, bordering the eastern edge of Hyde Park, Mayfair was cobbled together from various estates of members of London's gentry, including Sir Thomas Grosvenor. Today, largely commercial space, Mayfair commands some of the highest rents in the world. In addition to upmarket shops,hotels and restaurants, the area is preferred for company headquarters and embassies.
Mayfair is extremely convenient for visitors and business guests in London, with easy access to the entire city through numerous London Underground stations ringing the perimeter of the neighborhood. The top five hotels in Mayfair offer all of the amenities discriminating travelers have come to expect in their travels.
- The Ritz London
The Ritz London is the standard of luxury by which all other hotels are judged. The Ritz was conceived by famed hotelier Cesar Ritz and opened its doors in 1906. The hotel offers both rooms and suites, with the latter square footage up to 2,000 square feet. Guests can dine at three different restaurants or enjoy the very popular tradition of high tea service in the Palm Court. The hotel is located at 150 Picadilly, steps away from Green Park and Buckingham Palace.
- Westbury Mayfair
On Bond Street, amid the cluster of fine shops, stands the Westbury Mayfair, opened in 1955. With a five-star rating the Westbury is home to exceptionally furnished guest rooms and suites. A hotel with these standards would be expected to have superlative dining, and guests will find two Michelin-starred restaurants on the premise, as well as the chic local favorite Polo Bar. 24-hour room service is available, and the inn has a fitness center, steam room, and in-house stylist.
- The Dorchester
Situated on Park Lane, overlooking the eastern side of Hyde Park, the Dorchester is one of the world's iconic hotels and part of a small chain which contains some of the greatest hotels anywhere, including Le Meurice in Paris and the Beverly Hills Hotel. A favorite of celebrities, royalty and heads of state, the Dorchester rooms overlook the Park or the hotel's terraced gardens. Rooftop suites are magnificently appointed. The Dorchester is home to London's only three-star Michelin dining, featuring the finest modern French cuisine. Guests desiring facilities to unwind and refresh can utilize the hotel's spa with a full range of spa and hair services available in private treatment rooms.
- Grosvenor House
Just steps down Park Lane from the Dorchester is the venerable Grosvenor House, named after the private residence that occupied the block until after World War I when the home was demolished and the hotel erected. The hotel was sold for nearly a half billion pounds in 2010, and came under Marriott management. It boasts some of the largest and most luxuriously appointed rooms and suites in London. International cuisine is featured at in-house eateries, including the Park Room and Corrigans.
- Langham
Rounding out the top five list, on Regents Street at the NE corner of Mayfair, the distinguished Langham offers five-star accommodations, exceptional dining, complete meeting facilities, and an in-house health club with spa services. The location is convenient to some of London's finest shops, restaurants, and theaters. The largest and most modern hotel when it open in 1865, recently the 5-star rated hotel underwent a $150 million renovation and refurbishing to regain its standing on the list of the best hotels in London.
