Introduction: The Washington Mayfair Hotel London is located in
one of London's premier locations. Mayfair has a well earned as an exclusive
London address much sought after by international companies. An area with the
largest density of 5 star hotels to be found in the UK and on the edge of London
West End and major nightlife and shopping spots. Less than 200 yards from
Piccadilly which itself borders Green Park (part of the grounds of Buckingham
Palace) and home to world famous shops such as Fortnum and Mason and landmarks
such as the Royal Academy of Arts. At the eastern end of Piccadilly is
Piccadilly Circus which is start for
Regent Street
and its huge selection of shops. Its also the start of Shaftesbury Avenue which
is known as London's theatreland. The hotel is 400 yards from Bond Street which
is famous for its top quality jewellery and designer fashion shops. Half a mile
to the north is one of Europe's busiest and most densely popular (in terms of
shops per square foot) at
Oxford Street.
Its geared very much to the tourist and is the place for London souvenirs. Less
than one mile to the west is Knightsbridge and Sloane street, home to the
Harrods department store,
and a large number of chic boutique shops. A selection of other nearby
attractions include the Michael Faraday Museum (0.22 miles),
Hyde Park (0.3
miles), Apsley House (0.36 miles),
St James's Palace (0.42 miles) and
Buckingham
Palace (0.45 miles).
Hotel:
One of London's longer established hotels dating back to 1913. Renovations over
the years have modernised the Washington Mayfair hotel while keeping the historical
aspects to the original elegant art deco design and architecture.
The style of the bedrooms ranges from traditional Art Deco to contemporary. All
rooms are air-conditioned.
Bedroom features include oak furniture, wall mounted flat screen
television with on demand movies, hairdryer, dual line, direct dial telephone
with personal number, electronic locks, complimentary wireless
internet, minibar, safe, seating, tea/coffee facilities, modem connection and desk.
All bedrooms have a turndown service and there is a 24 hour room service
available. Lift to all floors.
State rooms and suites have a marble bathroom.
Dining:
Madison's Restaurant: Former RAC award winner. Open to the general public and hotel guests and offering a
chic, airy and comfortable environment in a formal setting. Features large bay windows
allowing light to flood in. Serves an international eclectic menu on
candlelit tables. Special daily menus or a la carte dining.
Madisons Bar:
The hotel bar serves a range of drinks including cocktails. Informal ambience.
Also serves morning coffe, lunch and snacks. Open 11.00 till 01.00.
Afternoon tea is served in the hotels lounge.
Business travellers make well want to make use of the four air-conditioned
meeting/conference rooms with a/v equipment. There are also 5 banqueting rooms
that can handle up to 450 guests.
Also onsite, on the fifth floor, is a gymnasium with cardio and resistance
machines. Also includes cable television and drinks dispensing machine. Open
7.00 till 22.00. Free for guests.
Wifi internet connection available throughout the Washington Mayfair Hotel and is free.
Floors have lift access. Other services include laundry and porters.
There is a full concierge service. Reception is always staffed, 24/7.
Room Numbers: 171
/ 7 floors
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 (noon)
History: Privately run since
1997.
Major refurbishment 2007/08.
During the first world war the Washington Hotel was used by the Ladies United Services Club who worked at Victoria Station to help repatriate wounded soldiers.
During the 1950's the hotel was a noted musical venue.
