Hotels in Mayfair

Part of the City of Westminster, Mayfair is one of the most affluent and expensive areas in London's West End. Centrally located, it borders leafy Hyde Park, Westminster attractions and shops on Oxford Street & Regent Street.

It's hard to imagine that this vibrant area of central London was rural until the early 18th century. Part of the manor of Eia, it was famous for its May Fair, hence the name. The land was acquired and developed by the Grosvenor family (Dukes of Westminster) who built elegant houses in the early 1700s for the aristocracy. Designed around central green gardens, many of these grand London residences in Hanover Square, Berkeley Square and Grosvenor Square have since been converted. They now accommodate corporate international HQs, embassies, designer shops and luxury hotels, particularly along Park Lane and Piccadilly.

The exclusive ambience, central London location and green areas of Hyde Park and Green Park make Mayfair a very desirable place to stay. It's a top pick for visitors enjoying a luxury London break.