Introduction: The Radisson May Fair Hotel London
is situated in the exclusive
Mayfair area close to Piccadilly. Though close to one of the capitals
busiest roads (Piccadilly is part of the A4) the hotel itself is on Stratton
Street, a relatively quiet side street that is one way at this section (so
reducing traffic levels). The hotel was first opened in 1927 by His Majesty King
George V (accompanied by Queen Mary) and remains one of the top choices of rich
and famous for a stay in London. A short walk from the hotel is Green Park, just
over the road from Piccadilly, which forms part of the grounds of Buckingham
Palace, the London residence of the reigning monarch. A little further on to the
West of the May Fair hotel is
Hyde Park (0.3 miles) and is
another large and famous London Park with much to see and do for all ages. This
is a very central location and many of London's famous shopping areas are easily
accessible from here. These include Bond Street (0.15 miles), Regent Street (0.3
miles), Oxford Street (0.5 miles)
and Knightsbridge, famous for the
Harrods department store
(1 mile). The west end of London and all of its many Theatres, bars, restaurants
and attractions that make it is such a popular destination for tourists the
world over are close by. Other nearby attractions include
St James's Palace(0.4 miles), Piccadilly Circus (0.4 miles),
Buckingham
Palace (0.4 miles), Nelsons
Column (0.6 miles),
National
gallery (0.6 miles), Westminster Cathedral (0.6 miles),
Wallace
Collection (0.8 miles),
Houses of
Parliament (0.9 miles),
British Museum
(1.1 miles) and the
London Eye (Millennium Wheel) (1.1 miles).
The hotel incorporates the Palm Beach Casino which has its own entrance on
Berkeley Street.
also see:
Hotels with a casino
Hotel:
The Radisson Edwardian May Fair hotel has an eclectic feel with the
marrying of different styles to give a very individual style to the hotel. Feature largest Baccarat chandelier (in the Crystal
Room) anywhere in Europe worth in excess of one million pounds. The May Fair hotel says
it aims to give its guests 'luxury without pretension'. Meaning luxury
surroundings without the very formal and cold and aloof atmosphere that can
sometimes accompany such opulence.
The hotel is chosen not just by leisure visitors to London but by business men
and women too. The combination of fantastic a location in the heart of London in
an exclusive area and the luxury offerings and services at the May fair hotel make for a
great stay. The hotel lobby features creations from some of the biggest names in
design in both furnishings and fittings.
Rooms:
Bedroom amenities include air-conditioning, leather beds, turn down service, Bang & Olufsen
TV with satellite channels, digital entertainment systems, voicemail and dual
line phones, triple glazed windows, international sockets, free WIFI internet
connection, Modem connection and fully stocked minibar. Colour Schemes Of Soft Creams And
Greens Complement Mahogany Cabinets, Leather-and-teak Desks, Brass Lamps, And
Marble-topped Bedside Tables With Gilt Details.
Bathrooms are finished in Sicilian marble and come with luxury toiletries, bathrobes,
hairdryers and telephone extensions. The bedroom carpets are hand made woollen.
The
Superior rooms are all 20 sq meters or more.
Deluxe rooms are 30 sq meters or
more and have a separate living seating area. They also have a separate power
shower and some of the bathrooms have a TV. They have King Size luxury beds
along with a Walk-in/Walk-through wardrobe. Some also have a terrace area.
Studio suites are upwards of 50 sq
meters. Bigger still are the signature suites (80 sq meters plus) which feature a home cinema system
complete with automatic curtain systems. For the last word in exclusive book an
Azure suite and benefit from extras such as your own private lift.
Sixteen rooms
are adapted for accessibility. Room service is 24 hours. Evening turndown
service.
Dining:
Onsite is the '
The Amba bar and grill restaurant'. Modern and luxurious in style and very much
in keeping with the style and exclusivity on offer at the hotel. Lavish decor
and furnishings with granite laid floors and leather upholstery. A notable
feature is the fully open kitchen where you can see the food being prepared.
Fine wines and champagnes are housed in large glass fridges. The restaurant
services seasonal British cuisine and traditional dishes.
Open for breakfast,
Lunch and dinner. Open: 7.00 till 10.30 (weekdays), 7.30 till 11.00 (Saturday
and till noon Sunday),
noon till 14.30 (weekdays), 19.30 till 22.30 daily (Sunday from 19.00).
The bar serves a full range of drinks including coffee and many speciality
cocktails in stylish surroundings. Signature creations include Bellinis, Mojitos
and Cosmopolitans cocktails. Coffee can be purchased from 9.00 and the bar
closes at 02.00. You'll also find leaflets setting out the reasons behind the
restaurants' current dishes and the ingredients being used.
The hotels other bar is the '
May Fair Bar', with a contemporary environment,
uber-cool feel and
intimate conversation areas. Low tables, bespoke lilac seats and a recessed fireplace
and windows create a
relaxed but stylish atmosphere. The perfect place to entrain or just relax. One
of the dominant features is the large painting showing Tibetan monks in
silhouette, a work of art commissioned by the hotel. Again the range of drinks
here is impressive with over 40 cocktails to choose from. The signature coctail
is the Mayfair Mojito (a blend of three year old Havana Club rum, vanilla,
sugar, lime, fresh mint and lemon juice).
The bar can seat up to
250.
The bar serves breakfast 08.00 till 11.00, lunch and dinner noon till last
orders at 21.00.
More:
The Radisson MayFair has a business centre that is open 24 hours with high speed
wireless internet access. Services here include Copy, Email, fax, Mobile phone
rental and Secretarial services (available on request). WIFI can also be picked
up in the May Fair Bar and Amba Bar and Grill.
The hotel has 5 large meeting/conference/function rooms that can accommodate up
to 350 delegates (Crystal Room) and 12 smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of
6 to 120 theatre style. They are situated opposite the business centre on the
first floor. Each room sports either a plasma screen or large projector. One
room is set aside as a dedicated video conferencing room and can accommodate
five delegates.
Leisure Facilities:
The May Fair Spa is the complete treatment for body and mind and is to be found
in the hotels basement. With a backdrop of sheer luxury this is the place to
pamper yourself and feel revitalised, to this end try a Cleopatra mud bath. This
is a state-of-the-art high tech facility with the latest innovations such UV
analysis to determine the perfect programme for your skin and micro-dermabrasion.
Traditional Sauna: Where a cast-iron plate site with roasted fruits and fresh
herbs.
Herbal Steam Room: With a backdrop of aromatherapy using essential oils.
Multi Sensory Storm: Backdrop of mint and menthol or papaya and coconut aromas
Other features include an Ice Fountain, Waterfall Shower, seven Personal
Treatment Programmes, Cleopatra Bathing Experience (mineralizing mud and natural
salt bath), Hammam Relaxation Beds and a fully equipped Gymnasium (includes
cardio, free weights and resistance machines) with personal trainers. Gym is
free for hotel guests.
Other services at the hotel include full concierge services, WIFI in all public
areas, dry cleaning laundry and valet services, private theatre (largest in
London with 201 seat capacity and 3-d technology), express check-out and a 24
hour front desk.
'In hotel' mobile phones are available on request. Left luggage services are
available via the concierge.
Room Numbers: 406 / 9 floors
Check-in: 15.00 (3 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Early check-in and late check-out are available but subject to a charge and
availability on the day.
Comment: Bought by Radisson hotels in 2003 for £115
million with another £75 million spent on refurbishment.
In November 2008 became the first hotel in the UK to have its own dedicated
YouTube channel for videos of and related to the hotel.
Schiaparelli suite was listed as one of the UK's 10 most outrageous hotel rooms
by the timesonline in 2009. Almost entirely decorated in fuchsia pink and a
large gilded bed.
Awards:
Named as one of the top 6 fashion hotels in the world (The Independent newspaper
March 2010)
World Travel Awards:
Worlds Leading Leisure Hotel Nomination 2010
England's Leading Boutique Hotel 2008
History: Formerly called the Mayfair Intercontinental hotel (2003).
At the end of 2006 The May
Fair hotel re-opened after a £70 million pound refurbishment project. This was a
major program that included adding a totally new level over Berkeley Street, a
totally new wing at the rear and eighty additional bedrooms and suites.
