Mayfair Travel Guide

London
Mayfair
Find some of London’s best shopping, famous auction houses and five-star hotels in this London neighborhood surrounded by pretty parks.

Mayfair is a West End neighbourhood filled with shopping, exquisite accommodation and great nightspots. It’s such an affluent region that it holds the highest real estate position on the British version of the Monopoly game. Visit the area to enjoy its attractions and the large parks lining its outer edges.

Entertainment in Mayfair started in the 1700s with the revelry of London’s annual May Fair. Plays, livestock auctions and drinking foreshadowed the activities of today. Today The May Fair is a grand hotel, home to American aristocracy in the 1900s, British royalty in the 1920s, Hollywood stars in the 1950s and avant-garde partygoers today. Select this or other five-star hotels for a luxury stay in the neighbourhood.

Attend an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts on the east side of Mayfair. Tour its permanent collection, which includes British artists from as early as its foundation in 1768 as well as other artists from the 18th century to today.

At the heart of Mayfair is Grosvenor Square Gardens, one of London’s Royal Parks. See its Franklin Delano Roosevelt statue, September 11 Memorial Garden and memorial to the RAF’s Eagle Squadron. Bordering the park is the United States Embassy.

Just west of Mayfair is the 350-acre (140-hectare) Hyde Park, one of London’s Royal Parks. Look for the Diana Memorial Fountain next to the Serpentine lake. At the northeast sector of the park near Marble Arch is the Speakers’ Corner, where Marx, Lenin and Orwell made speeches in past years and millions have gathered for protests in recent years. Picnic or sunbathe at Green Park along the southern edge of Mayfair. Sit in the shade of the London plane trees next to the green lawns of Berkeley Square Garden.

Shop along Oxford Street, have a suit tailor-made at Savile Row and pass by the famous Sotheby’s and Phillips auction houses. Dine at some of London’s top restaurants in and around Mayfair’s exclusive hotels.


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Top hotels in Mayfair

Corus Hyde Park Hotel
Corus Hyde Park Hotel
4 out of 5
1 Lancaster Gate, 1-7, London, England
The price is £108 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£108
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,718 reviews)
"The stay was nice and the staff was friendly"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Corus Hyde Park Hotel
The Mayfair Townhouse – an Iconic Luxury Hotel
The Mayfair Townhouse – an Iconic Luxury Hotel
5 out of 5
27-41 Half Moon Street, London, England
The price is £313 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£313
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (641 reviews)
"Thank you for a great stay!! Would choose this hotel again and again. Great concierge, beautiful bar & rooms, perfect location."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

The Mayfair Townhouse – an Iconic Luxury Hotel
The Tower Hotel, London
The Tower Hotel, London
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is £114 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
£114
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,264 reviews)
4 Stars for a 4-Star Hotel
"A pleasant stay. On the negative... the restaurant fills quick and you really need to reserve the day before; we had two twin beds, so i was unable to snuggle my wife; the elevator were slow and tended to skip our floor. Other than these minor issues, it was a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

The Tower Hotel, London
Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £157 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
£157
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,020 reviews)
"We liked the option to “go green” for our 2 night stay without having the room serviced. Everything else was up to the usual service we always enjoy."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Strand Palace Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel
5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street, London, England
The price is £211 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£211
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,059 reviews)
"Great location and staff"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Royal Garden Hotel
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £199 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
£199
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,544 reviews)
"Staff prompt responsiveness to our requests, such as needing towels or things for our room, was one of the things we really appreciated."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
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Other neighbourhoods around Mayfair

West End showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

West End

Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

West End
Soho

Soho

Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.

Soho
Carnaby Street which includes a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

London City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

London City Centre
Marylebone showing autumn leaves and street scenes

Marylebone

4/5(36 area reviews)

Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.

Marylebone
Bloomsbury showing street scenes and heritage architecture

Bloomsbury

4/5(1,172 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Russell Square, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

Bloomsbury
London showing heritage elements, markets and signage

Covent Garden

The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden

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