14 Best Hotels in Mayfair, London's Chicest Corner

Mayfair is a highly expensive and prestigious part of Westminster centered on Grosvenor Square, a top-priced street with a major garden square in central London. The area includes major hotels along the square, such as The Biltmore, The Twenty Two, and The Chancery Rosewood, the latter located in the former American embassy. Mayfair also features historic grand dame hotels including Claridge’s, The Connaught, The Ritz London, The Dorchester, and Brown’s Hotel, the oldest hotel in London. The neighborhood is known for luxury shopping on Bond Street and nearby fine dining options including Mount Street Restaurant, Bibi, and Humo. Claridge’s blends historic charm with an energetic Jazz Age atmosphere, with distinctive interiors and lively guest experiences like afternoon tea and the Fumoir Bar.

"Mayfair needs little introduction. This swanky section of Westminster is one of the most expensive and prestigious corners of London-and maybe even the world. At the center of the neighborhood is Grosvenor Square, reported to be the fifth most expensive street anywhere, with the second-largest garden square in central London. But you don't need to shell out millions to enjoy a slice of this top spot."

"The square is lined by three of London's best hotels: The Biltmore, The Twenty Two, and The Chancery Rosewood, located in what used to be the American embassy. The historic area is also home to the city's grand dame hotels, including Claridge's, The Connaught, The Ritz London, the Dorchester, and Brown's Hotel, the oldest hotel in London."

"Needless to say, if you're wondering where to stay in London, Mayfair is an obvious go-to-particularly if you have deep pockets and are looking to splurge in the luxury shops along Bond Street and at some of the best restaurants in London (you'll find Mount Street Restaurant, Bibi, Humo, and more in close proximity). Read on for the best hotels in Mayfair."

"It may have been drawing such guests as Queen Victoria since 1812, but it wasn't until the Roaring Twenties that Claridge's really found its rhythm, constellating Bright Young Things around its jewel box interiors-glimmering Lalique panels, Art Deco mirrors, stained glass butterflies-like moths to a fabulous flame. A century on, and this effervescent Jazz Age spirit is as alive as ever."

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