Mayfair
Mayfair
4.5
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The Western London district of Mayfair is an elegant residential and commercial section of Westminster.
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Neighbourhood: Mayfair
Set beside some of London's best parks and home to world-class galleries, luxurious hotels, and famed thoroughfares, the ultra upscale Mayfair is one of London's most exclusive haunts. Here the shopping is haute, the dining is exquisite, and the nightlife is vibrant. A casual stroll through the area’s chic streets will reveal that Michelin stars and chauffeured cars are practically the norm here. Even if you're on a tight budget, this exceptionally well connected swath of Central London is worth exploring, if only for the chance to take a peak at the goings on of upper crust English society.
How to get there
- Bond St • 4 min walk
- Oxford Circus • 8 min walk
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,492 contributions
July 2021
Mayfair is a very exclusive area of Central London. The closest Tube stations are Marble Arch, Bond Street, Green Park and Hyde Park Corner.
As I wsa strolling around Mayfair I did not see any buses running through the area. Possibly because the people who live in Mayfair would not get the bus?
There are some very beautiful squares within the area including Berkeley Square and Grosvenor Square which are nice to sit and relax. There are some lovely buildings to enjoy if you are interested in architecture
As I wsa strolling around Mayfair I did not see any buses running through the area. Possibly because the people who live in Mayfair would not get the bus?
There are some very beautiful squares within the area including Berkeley Square and Grosvenor Square which are nice to sit and relax. There are some lovely buildings to enjoy if you are interested in architecture
Written 25 July 2021
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Kaz B
Calne, UK511 contributions
Feb 2023
A lovely hotel in the centre of Mayfair with very professional and welcoming staff. We were not overly happy with our room as it did not seem to be the one advertised. The staff were great and managed to find us an upgraded room for the second night and moved our luggage for us (buyer beware Booking.com pictures are incorrect). When we moved the hotel left us a lovely card and some truffles, what a lovely thing to do. The buffet breakfast was very good and caters for any taste and the self-service area is kept really clean by the staff in attendance. Overall, I recommend this hotel.
Written 19 June 2023
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Rashidalmatawy
London, UK9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The view was amazing. In the morning it was an awe for the eyesight. Grabbing the phone and snapping the awesome view was the best moment for us. Mayfair simply provide all of your requirements and with very ease and you will never feel out of your home . This is exactly home away from home.
Written 11 September 2023
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James H
London39 contributions
July 2013 • Solo
Many people seem to have contributed reviews for the May Fair HOTEL here; however, this is a review of the 'village' of Mayfair: the area bounded by Piccadilly to the south, Park Lane to the west, Regent St to the east, and Oxford St to the north.
Mayfair is steeped in history; it has been home to some of the most colourful figures in British life from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Laid out for the most-part in the mid to late-18th century, its architecture was largely destined for residential use, but intervening time, changing fashions, necessity and some war-damage, has redeveloped the face of Mayfair over the ages.
From the extravagant shops of Old and New Bond St, Mount St, and the wildly adventurous boutiques hidden around the depths of Avery Row to the buzz of Savile Row and the Burlington Arcade, Mayfair retains all of the style and panache that its name conjures up.
But it's not all about madly expensive shops and impossible spending; the narrow lanes of Shepherd Market with its tiny restaurants tucked into every corner, and its several pubs, lends an atmosphere of quiet normality from the throbbing heart of London, just a stone's throw away on Piccadilly.
A walk through the streets of Mayfair, around and across its elegant squares, is a true reminder that London is not just a world capital, but also a place where people come to live, to make their home, and to lead their daily lives. Some people stay only for short periods - the luxurious hotels, Claridges, the Connaught and the gems of Park Lane, have sometimes been their homes, - but the village is also full of the famous blue plaques of English Heritage, bearing testament that as long as Mayfair has been there, so have the great and good wanted to be there too. Handel and Jimi Hendrix on Brook St, Harry Gordon Selfridge on Fitzmaurice Place, Beau Brummel on Chesterfield St, Lord Nelson on New Bond St, PG Wodehouse on Dunraven St. The list is longer yet.
Come to Mayfair. See for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
Mayfair is steeped in history; it has been home to some of the most colourful figures in British life from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Laid out for the most-part in the mid to late-18th century, its architecture was largely destined for residential use, but intervening time, changing fashions, necessity and some war-damage, has redeveloped the face of Mayfair over the ages.
From the extravagant shops of Old and New Bond St, Mount St, and the wildly adventurous boutiques hidden around the depths of Avery Row to the buzz of Savile Row and the Burlington Arcade, Mayfair retains all of the style and panache that its name conjures up.
But it's not all about madly expensive shops and impossible spending; the narrow lanes of Shepherd Market with its tiny restaurants tucked into every corner, and its several pubs, lends an atmosphere of quiet normality from the throbbing heart of London, just a stone's throw away on Piccadilly.
A walk through the streets of Mayfair, around and across its elegant squares, is a true reminder that London is not just a world capital, but also a place where people come to live, to make their home, and to lead their daily lives. Some people stay only for short periods - the luxurious hotels, Claridges, the Connaught and the gems of Park Lane, have sometimes been their homes, - but the village is also full of the famous blue plaques of English Heritage, bearing testament that as long as Mayfair has been there, so have the great and good wanted to be there too. Handel and Jimi Hendrix on Brook St, Harry Gordon Selfridge on Fitzmaurice Place, Beau Brummel on Chesterfield St, Lord Nelson on New Bond St, PG Wodehouse on Dunraven St. The list is longer yet.
Come to Mayfair. See for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
Written 17 July 2013
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jackie334325
London, UK3 contributions
Mar 2018
If you are visiting Mayfair avoid this street at all costs, just by Bond street station. I live in London and cannot bare the constant harassment by men put outside stores to sell creams. The vendors are very persistent and aggressive and deliberately target women with derogatory slurs such as ‘you look like sisters’ or ‘is it because I’m ugly?(that you won’t stop and enter my store)’ it is really unpleasant. When I approached one of the vendors he warned me that there were cameras watching and laughed at me when I suggested that he was harassing women. Truly a horrible experience in an otherwise lovely neighbourhood.
Written 26 March 2018
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sheepygold
london5,523 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
Mayfair was the most expensive property to land on when playing the UK version of Monopoly and it is still a very luxurious area with masses of architectural character and interest. To my knowledge there are over 60 pubs in this area so if you walk around you will never be short of a drink or food. Of course noteable attractions include Bond Street / Old Bond Street with its designer shops, the Royal Academy, Burlington Arcade, Claridges Hotel (worth going in for a look or afternoon tea), Saville Row for tailors but there is a great deal more wheb it comes to beautiful buildings (plus of course the ugly American Embassy).
You can easily spend a day sauntering through this area if you stop off to shop, rest and eat.
I would suggest that the South side is the most interesting, starting from Hyde Park Corner, walking North and East towards Shepherd Market (for shops and restaurants) and then along Curzon Street, perhaps heading North to Chesterfield and Hill Streets before reaching Berkeley Square, walking North to Brook Street (Claridges) - paying your repects at the Roosevelt Memorial in Grosvenor Square (ugly American Embassy) before heading North and East to South Molton Street (shops) and then maybe East along Oxford Street to Bond Street itself before walking South down to Piccadilly, or South then East to Saville Row (tailors) and some nice Georgian architecture.
There are also plenty of shops / pubs / restaurants in the streets between Saville Row and Regent Street.
Once you are at Piccadilly do not miss the arcades on the North and South as well as the Royal Academy if only to admire the building and for a free toilet stop.
There are also some fantastic art galleries in the streets running both North and South od Picadilly around the Old Bond Street / St James's area.
Do not forget a walk in Hyde Park which s just the other side of Park Lane or Green Park / St James's Park - just to the South of Piccadilly.
You can easily spend a day sauntering through this area if you stop off to shop, rest and eat.
I would suggest that the South side is the most interesting, starting from Hyde Park Corner, walking North and East towards Shepherd Market (for shops and restaurants) and then along Curzon Street, perhaps heading North to Chesterfield and Hill Streets before reaching Berkeley Square, walking North to Brook Street (Claridges) - paying your repects at the Roosevelt Memorial in Grosvenor Square (ugly American Embassy) before heading North and East to South Molton Street (shops) and then maybe East along Oxford Street to Bond Street itself before walking South down to Piccadilly, or South then East to Saville Row (tailors) and some nice Georgian architecture.
There are also plenty of shops / pubs / restaurants in the streets between Saville Row and Regent Street.
Once you are at Piccadilly do not miss the arcades on the North and South as well as the Royal Academy if only to admire the building and for a free toilet stop.
There are also some fantastic art galleries in the streets running both North and South od Picadilly around the Old Bond Street / St James's area.
Do not forget a walk in Hyde Park which s just the other side of Park Lane or Green Park / St James's Park - just to the South of Piccadilly.
Written 15 February 2015
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Weyward62
22 contributions
July 2014 • Solo
I used to enjoy walking along this pedestrianised street in the heart of the West End. An interesting mix of designer shops and a pleasant stroll. However, it is now virtually impossible to walk from one end to the other without someone calling out to you to 'take their sample sachet of cream' or trying to sell you a copy of The Big Issue, or involve you in a discussion about their charity! No wonder there are so many shops to let in the street. I have certainly had enough and will, in future, avoid it. What a shame!
Written 30 July 2014
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travelsafer
7,148 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
This is a very nice and elegant neighborhood in London. We chose an hotel in this neighborhood to be able to walk to most of the tourist places. Most of the famous fashion designers have a shop here.
Written 22 December 2019
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IAN D
Wigan, UK26,377 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
This is an amazing area to walk round. It's wealth wall to wall. World class hotels, amazing apartments, first class restaurants, sprinkled with squares. High end stores and cars you can only admire
Written 2 November 2019
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CJCHAVDA
Leicester, UK126 contributions
July 2019 • Business
Awesome venue and selection of quality beverages after a long meeting in Berkeley Square. Prices are what you expect for Mayfair
Written 10 July 2019
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About 2 blocks away...very close
Written 2 March 2019
Yes of course with a nice selection. Otherwise Soho and the Westend are not far
Written 12 April 2017
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