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The May Fair

Stratton Street London, W1J 8LT England

Upscale London hotel near Buckingham Palace

Near Piccadilly
Set just off the ever-fashionable Piccadilly, this contemporary hotel is located in the central London district which gives the hotel its name, 600 metres from the focal point of Piccadilly Circus. Show more
Hotel sauna
The May Fair's guests can enjoy a workout session in the gym before winding down with a massage treatment and sauna amidst the waterfalls in the wellness centre, or with a drink in the hotel bar.
Luxury amenities
Guestrooms feature contemporary decor with Asian touches, and come equipped with high-end entertainment systems, and bathrooms with luxury toiletries. Hide

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Superior room
One king bed. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet connection. Wired high-speed Internet access (sucharge). Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.
Signature Suite
1 king bed. Minimum 138 square metres. Welcome amenities. Raised lounge area with sweeping views through double doors to the bedroom. Bang & Olufsen 42-inch plasma LCD screen in bedroom and lounge, DVD and CD systems with surround sound (includes 1-button conversion to cinema setting with drop-down screen). iPod docking station. Clock radio. 10-seat dining table. Lutron integrated curtain and lighting system, and remote-controlled fireplace. Some offer a fully equipped kitchen. Refrigerator (on request). Microwave (on request). Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. 2 telephone lines with speakerphones and voicemail, analog and digital telephone/modem points, fresh flowers, iron/trouser press, sewing kit, tea and coffee making facilities, in-room safe (accommodates laptop), international sockets, ergonomic chair and work area, complimentary wireless Internet, wried high-speed Internet access (sucharge), walk-in wardrobes, luxury toiletries. Bathroom phone and television. Second bathroom. Double sink. Handheld shower. 24-hour butler service, unpacking and clothes pressing on arrival. London airport pick-up/drop-off service. Guestrooms are all nonsmoking.
Deluxe room
1 kingPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including Egyptian cotton linens. Windows open to view of the city. Desk. Flat-panel television with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and TV Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary wireless Internet access. Fax machine and laptop-compatible safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning.
Studio Room - Advance Purchase
1 king bed. Balcony. Separate sitting area. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet connection. Wired high-speed Internet access (sucharge). Ergonomic chair. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. iPod docking station. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Complimentary newspaper. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Handheld shower. Hair dryer. Sewing kit.
Family Room
2 queen beds. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet connection. Wired high-speed Internet access (sucharge). In-room safe. Television - Satellite service. Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Bathroom telephone. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Climate control.
Duplex Suite
1 king bed. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet connection. Wired high-speed Internet access (sucharge). In-room safe. Television - Satellite service. Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Coffee/tea maker. Bathroom telephone. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Climate control.
Deluxe Studio Room
1 kingPillowtop mattress with premium bedding including Egyptian cotton linens. Windows open to view of the city. Desk. Flat-panel television with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and TV Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary wireless Internet access. Fax machine and laptop-compatible safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • No rollaway beds available
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): GBP 14.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast fee: GBP 29.50 per person (approximate amount)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Accessibility Options

  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf

Property Amenities

  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Fax machine
  • Total number of rooms - 406
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Multilingual staff
  • Shoe shine
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Currency exchange
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel 2
  • Casino
  • Elevator/lift
  • Full-service health spa
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Express check-in
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Luggage storage
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • On-site car rental
  • Tour assistance
  • Health club
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) full
  • Concierge desk
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Dial-up Internet access - surcharge
  • On-site medical assistance available
  • Technology support staff
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Parking nearby
  • Parking nearby (surcharge)
  • 24-hour business center
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 16
  • Photocopy machines
  • Spa services on site
  • Umbrella
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Family Information

This family-friendly hotel offers a range of amenities suitable for guests staying with children. See below for more details.

Rooms: Large family rooms with two double beds. Connecting rooms also available Cribs with bedding available (free) Staff at reception can recommend babysitting agencies Satellite television with kids' channels Interactive pay-movies with parental control options (£6.99 each) DVD players available with free DVD library (suites only)

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Food and beverages: High chairs available Child meals can be prepared on request Baby food can be heated in restaurant on request Dietary needs catered for on request

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Family-friendly facilities: Pick-up laundry and dry cleaning service available Drop-off zone in front of hotel Nearby parking in NCP car park Children over 14 allowed in the gym and spa (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Internet access available in the business centre (children must be accompanied by an adult)

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Rooms

The May Fair, London, features 406 air-conditioned guestrooms on 9 floors, all of which feature contemporary décor with Asian touches and individually-selected artwork. Italian-designed beds come with oversized leather bedheads, built-in reading lamps, and matching bedside tables. All rooms come equipped with high-end entertainment systems including satellite TV channels and movie libraries, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms include pillowtop mattresses, in-room safes that accommodate laptops, speakerphones, minibars, and extra towels/bedding in the room. Hypo-allergenic bedding and turndown service are available on request.

Marble bathrooms come with either joint or separate dressing rooms, tubs, scales, and luxury toiletries. Sewing kits and trouser presses are available.

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The May Fair, London, England, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Pay movies
  • Air conditioning
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Voice mail
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window opens
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Climate control
  • Satellite television service
  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Minibar
  • In-room safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bathroom scale
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Trouser press
  • Non-smoking only
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Speakerphone
  • Flat-panel television
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
  • Television Internet access (surcharge)
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • City view
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Dining

Quince - recently refurbished restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea.

May Fair Bar - The uber-cool bar provides an informal venue for the discerning bar goer. With its sleek design and chilled atmosphere, the bespoke lilac seats, fireplace and recessed windows provide guests with conversation areas, while the bar's central area gives off the vibe of a chic London bar. The bar's signature tipple is the May Fair Mojito.

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The May Fair, London, England, Dining Lounge/Bar

Spa

  • Number of treatment rooms - 6
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Turkish bath/Hammam in spa
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa boutique
  • Massages
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
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Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at The May Fair

4.3
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.3
Hotel condition:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.8
Neighbourhood:
4.7
90%

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out of 195 reviews

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A Traveller from Washington, DC
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 29 Nov 2011

“Great Hotel in a great part of town”

Wonderful hotel and staff, but if you're a guy it might take you a while to get a drink at the bar.

Jodi H from Wheatfield, IN
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 22 Nov 2011

“Great hotel in a Great location”

I was visiting to with my daughter to celebrate her 21st birthday. I wanted a hotel with a trendy (young) feel that my daughter would enjoy but yet professional that I would not feel out of place. The Mayfair had a wonderful balance, and we loved their location within walking distance to great shopping and dining.

Area recommendations
Mayfair.....Bond Street for shopping
A Traveller from Ramsgate, Kent
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 31 Oct 2011

“Not Bad for the Location!”

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A Traveller from Glasgow, Scotland
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 12 Sep 2011

“very central for celeb lookout!”

Really enjoyed our visit-very central for all the exciting places you may wish to visit. Very impressed with foyer, bars etc-only disappointment was the size of the bedroom. I did think for the money it would be a little but more spacious. But would definitely go back if visiting London.

Jacqueline from Sydney
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 31 Aug 2011

“Wonderful service and value. Well worth it!”

A quick stay took me to the Mayfair, after arriving at about 9am after a long flight we were pleasantly surprised that our room was ready and waiting fopr us. The service was excellent, we were even escorted to our room and walked through it. The ambience was lovely, the room was modern and spotless. London hotel rooms are never large but you can't expect that in a big city. Across the rd from Green Park tube, handy to everything and handy from Heathrow. Whilst I don't normally eat at a hotel as it seems a bit narrow to do that in a big city, we had friends meet us there as it's pretty hip. We booked a table and were blown away by the fast service and lovely ambience. The hotel even allowed us a later checkout in light of our later flight and lent us an umbrella for the rain. Great value and impressive service. Would return without a doubt.

SANDY Z from MOORPARK, CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 4 Aug 2011

“WAS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED”

IT WAS HARD TO FIND. HAD GOOD BUS AND UNDERGROUND LOCATION. DID NOT THINK THE HOTEL WAS WORTH THE MONEY. THE ROOM COULD HAVE BEEN HAD ALITTLE MORE TO IT. THE BATHROOM WAS SMALL AND YOU HAD TO MOVE THE MAT TO OPEN THE DOOR. I KEPT BUMPING INTO IT. NO HOOKS TO HANG ROBES, NITEWARE OR TOWEL ON. THERE WERE NO DRAWS IN THE NIGHT STANDS OR IN THE BATHROOM. NO ICE BUCKET OR LUGGAGE RACK. IT JUST DIDN'T SEEM LIKE A 5 STAR HOTEL. WAS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED. THE STAFF WAS EXTREMELY NICE AND HELPFUL.

Area recommendations
BATH WAS INTERESTING. THE CITY OF LONDON HAS SO MUCH HISTORY.
Getting there
WE MADE OUR TRANSFERS ON THE INTERNET BEFORE WE LEFT. THEY WERE THERE AND ON TIME.
Shopping
THERE IS SO MUCH SHOPPING. STORES EVERYWHERE.
Nightlife
WE SAW A PLAY IN SOHO. WHEN WE LEFT ABOUT 11 PM THE STREETS WERE PACKED WITH PEOPLE. THERE SEEM TO BE EVERYWHERE. THINGS ARE EXPENSIVE SO HAVE SOME CREDIT CARDS WITH YOU.
Comment from the hotel's management
Dear Sandy Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel which is much appreciated. I am truly disappointed to see that you did not experience the May Fair to it's full potential. It would appear some items may have been missing from your bedroom, please do accept my sincere apologies for this. We do hope that you will try us again and please do allow us to reach out to you should that be the case. On a more positive note I am delighted to see that you found the team helpful, this is really encouraging. Once again thank you for taking time to review us.
Hotel Management, General Manager
Posted 6 Sep 2011
A Traveller from South Queensferry
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 22 Jun 2011

“Poor view”

We booked this hotel specifically to dine in Quince for our Anniversary. While the hotel itself met with our expectations, we were extremely disappointed to have a view of the kitchen fans which also disturbed our sleep. I was involved in an accident on arrival at LHR and not being able to rest peacefully in our room was most annoying. Lunch and Dinner in Quince was superb and we will definately be back for that. Breakfast on the other hand was nothing special and I was presented with the worst eggs benedict I have ever tasted. So glad we booked room only.

Area recommendations
Mayfair is an ideal location for walking to Buckingham Palace. Green, St James and Hyde Parks. There are lots of little bespoke shops, Fortnum and Mason and only a short tube ride to Harrods
Dining
Quince at The Mayfair, an experience not to be missed
Comment from the hotel's management
Dear Reviewer Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel which is much appreciated. I am truly disappointed to see that you did not enjoy the view from your bedroom. Although we are very much surrounded by other buildings, we do still have the capacity to offer some really nice views and hopefully on your next stay here in town we can offer you that option. With specific reference to the area you mention in your review, we do have planning application in place to turn this into phase 3 of quince which will see the area transformed altogether. We will look forward to serving your eggs just as you like them on any return visit. On a more positive note I am delighted to see that you enjoyed Quince which is proving to be a really popular choice. Thank you again for taking time to review the May Fair Hotel.
Hotel Management, General Manager
Posted 6 Sep 2011
A Traveller from Mexico City
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 28 Apr 2011

“Not satisfied”

The May Fair is being remodeled, so it has no restaurant for now. Breakfast is served either in the Ball-room or in the Bar. We had asked for connecting rooms since we were travelling with two children, but not only there were no connecting rooms available, we had to spend the first evening in different floors!

Comment from the hotel's management
Dear Reviewer Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel which is much appreciated. I am pleased to report to you that our new restaurant opened some months ago and apologise you did not like the choices otherwise made available whilst we were launching our new restaurant. We do of course have a host of connecting bedrooms and also family bedrooms available, it really is a shame we did not have the correct configuration for you as requested. We do hope that you will stay again soon, please allow us to reach out to you should you be coming back to town. Thank you again for taking time to review the May Fair Hotel.
Hotel Management, General Manager
Posted 6 Sep 2011
A Traveller
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 17 Apr 2011

“Best place we've ever stayed”

Great hotel, great location.

Comment from the hotel's management
Thank you for choosing to stay at The May Fair Hotel recently. I am most grateful for your comments and feedback following your stay. Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay with our reply to you. I am delighted to see that you had a good stay at the Hotel. The next time you are with us do ask for me, it would be lovely to meet you in person and understand more about what we are doing very well. We do look forward to welcoming you to back to your London home soon, The May Fair.
Hotel Management, General Manager
Posted 8 Jul 2011
A Traveller from Jeddah, Saudi Arabis
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 27 Mar 2011

“Will never stay there again”

Almost everything in this hotel is below five star standard. The bathrooms has only bath tubs that are so deep it is a struggle to get out of, while water seeps out while one showers. The TV is tiny and has very limited number of channels. The elevators are antiquated and takes a long time to arrive. The breakfast room keeps changing from day to day without warning, and quality of the food is below standard. The overall color scheme in the rooms is so pale and depressing, and there is lobby in the hotel to meet guests. I know now I will never repeat this experience.

Comment from the hotel's management
Dear Reviewer Thank you for choosing to stay at the May Fair Hotel recently. I am most grateful for your comments and feedback following your stay. Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay with our reply to you. It is unusual to receive a comment regarding the height of the tub in our bedrooms although I am pleased to say we do have options for you should you be returning. I am pleased to report to you that we are already softly refurbishing our bedrooms and guest floor corridors well ahead of schedule given we officially re-launched in 2006. We are introducing a touch of colour to our bedrooms at the same time. We do already offer no less than 120 free TV channels to choose from in our guest bedrooms. It is concerning that you found the breakfast buffet of poor quality, a newly expanded and much improved buffet breakfast served each morning commenced in May and we hope that you will be able to experience this on a future stay. I do hope that you may have the opportunity to visit us again. Once you have booked on Expedia please do let me know, it is our pleasure to assist in making your next stay to town as pleasurable as possible. Thank you once again for taking time to review the Hotel.
Hotel Management, General Manager
Posted 6 Sep 2011
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The May Fair

Stratton Street London, W1J 8LT England

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Spencer House - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Royal Academy of Arts - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • St. James Palace - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Buckingham Palace - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • St. James's Square - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Piccadilly Circus - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Shaftesbury Monument - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Green Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Wellington Arch - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • The Mall - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • St. James Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Apsley House - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • Grosvenor Square - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Hyde Park Corner - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

Location Highlights

  • In historical district
  • In city center

The closest major airports to The May Fair are:

London (LCY-London City) - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi

London (LHR-Heathrow) - 21.6 km / 13.4 mi

London (LGW-Gatwick) - 39.1 km / 24.3 mi

The preferred airport for The May Fair is London (LHR-Heathrow).

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • London, England, UK (LHR-Heathrow)

Area:

Mayfair - Marylebone, London, England, United Kingdom: Famous for its hotels, Mayfair holds London's most expensive homes and, on Bond Street, its most expensive shops. But the tucked-away pubs, restaurants, and shops of atmospheric Shepherd Market offer affordable local colour, too. Sandwiched between several main roads, Marylebone has a village atmosphere and a charming High Street. Nearby attractions include Madame Tussaud's and the Georgian splendours of Regent's Park, including London Zoo.

The May Fair

Stratton Street London, W1J 8LT England

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