The May Fair Hotel
The May Fair Hotel is a five-star London hotel in Mayfair, inaugurated in 1927 and offering accommodation, dining, wellness and event facilities.
Last updated September 25, 2026
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Overview
The May Fair Hotel is a five-star hotel on Stratton Street in the Mayfair area of London. According to its official website, it was inaugurated by King George V in 1927; its About Us page also names Queen Mary as present at the inauguration. The hotel presents its history and setting as central to its identity, describing itself as a Mayfair landmark associated with Art Deco grandeur and a long record of hosting royalty, artists and world leaders. Its current positioning emphasizes an elegant, heritage-conscious stay in central London, close to Green Park and within walking distance of destinations including Piccadilly Circus, Bond Street and Oxford Street. The hotel offers rooms and suites, with its FAQ stating that it has 404 in total. The website describes room options ranging from Collection rooms to the Penthouse Suite, and highlights the Schiaparelli Suite. Guest-room features listed in the FAQ include Vispring mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedding, Noble Isle bath and body products, Nespresso machines, Samsung televisions with Chromecast, work and seating areas, and mini-fridges. Services include room service, laundry, currency exchange, luggage storage, concierge assistance and, in selected suites by prior arrangement, 24-hour butler service. The hotel also lists meeting rooms, event spaces, a private dining room and a private screening room. Dining and leisure are part of the hotel’s offer. May Fair Kitchen serves Japanese and Italian food, with the FAQ citing sashimi, robata and fresh pasta. The May Fair Bar offers breakfast, light meals, cocktails and late-night bites. The May Fair Spa provides treatments, including Omorovicza treatments, alongside thermal facilities; guests also have access to a 24-hour gym. The hotel’s About Us page describes the Palm Beach Casino as occupying its former Grand Art Deco Ballroom. The official website promotes accommodation packages and seasonal celebrations, but the supplied evidence does not establish the hotel’s owner, parent company, founder, or wider operating footprint.
History
The May Fair Hotel’s official account dates its inauguration to 1927, when it says King George V opened the hotel; its About Us page additionally names Queen Mary. The hotel describes its subsequent identity through its Mayfair location, Art Deco grandeur and association with celebrated gatherings. Its own historical summary says royalty, artists and world leaders mixed there with younger and affluent guests. The supplied official sources do not provide a fuller chronology of ownership, renovations, management changes or other dated developments, so those details cannot be established here. In its present-day description, the hotel retains the heritage-led identity while presenting a broad five-star hospitality offer. It is located on Stratton Street, near Green Park and Buckingham Palace, and within walking distance of several central London destinations. Its accommodation includes rooms and suites; the official FAQ gives a total of 404 rooms and suites, while the homepage describes a range from Collection rooms to the Penthouse Suite and features the Schiaparelli Suite. The hotel also lists guest services such as in-room dining, laundry, concierge assistance and selected-suite butler service. The hotel’s facilities extend beyond lodging. May Fair Kitchen brings Japanese and Italian cuisine together, while The May Fair Bar serves breakfast, light meals and drinks. The May Fair Spa offers treatments and thermal facilities, and the hotel advertises a 24-hour gym. The About Us page says the Palm Beach Casino occupies the hotel’s former Grand Art Deco Ballroom. Meeting and event spaces, private dining and a private screening room are also included in the hotel’s current offer. The supplied sources describe current facilities and promotional packages but do not identify the company that owns or operates the hotel.
- 1927
The hotel is inaugurated
Products and positioning
A five-star Mayfair hotel combining a 1927 heritage narrative and Art Deco-inspired character with central London accommodation, dining, wellness and event facilities.
Rooms and suites
The hotel offers 404 rooms and suites, with options described from Collection rooms to the Penthouse Suite; the Schiaparelli Suite is also featured.
May Fair Kitchen
A hotel restaurant combining Japanese and Italian cuisine, including sashimi, robata and fresh pasta.
The May Fair Bar
A hotel bar offering breakfast, light meals, cocktails and late-night bites.
May Fair Spa & Gym
A spa with treatments and thermal facilities, alongside a 24-hour gym.
Meetings and events
The hotel offers meeting and event spaces, private dining and a private screening room.
Recent events
- Unconfirmed
Elanor Investors Group acquires two boutique hotels[5]
Reported:
Elanor Investors Group acquired The Mayfair Hotel and Adabco Boutique Hotel, with assistance from Holding Redlich.
Sources5 sources
- 1Five-Star Hotel in Mayfair, London | The May Fair Hotelthemayfairhotel.co.uk
- 2About The May Fair Hotel | Five-Star Hotel in Mayfair, Londonthemayfairhotel.co.uk
- 3Frequently Asked Questions | The MayFair Hotel, Londonthemayfairhotel.co.uk
- 4Contact The May Fair Hotel | Five-Star Hotel, Mayfair, Londonthemayfairhotel.co.uk
- 5Elanor Investors Group收购两家精品酒店lawyersweekly.com.au
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