The Mayfair area, in Central London, is famous for its high-end stores, restaurants and hotels. The area's status is such that it is also home to several foreign embassies, including the U.S. Embassy on Grosvener Square. Hotels in Mayfair are some of the most elegant in the city of London.
The London Hilton is located in the center of the Mayfair area and offers views overlooking London's famous Hyde Park. The Hilton is within walking distance of Hyde Park tube station and many of London's attractions. The hotel boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, a lavish cocktail bar and its own nightclub. Guestrooms are all spacious and comfortably decorated--large windows offer views across the city of London. An on-site barber shop and beauty salon offer guests the chance to look their best before a night on the town.
London Hilton
22 Park Lane
London, UK W1K 1BE
+44-207-493-8000
hilton.com
Built on the site of a former royal residence, the Intercontinental Hotel is on Park Lane, near the Hyde Park tube station. Views from some of the hotel's guestrooms include those of Buckingham Palace and the London Eye Ferris wheel. Three in-house dining options are open to guests, including an award winning Italian restaurant, the Cookbook and a lounge that serves snacks and drinks. State-of-the-art fitness equipment is available for guest use in the hotel's gym.
Intercontinental Hotel
One Hamilton Place, Park Lane
London, UK W1J 7QY
+44-207-409-3131
intercontinental.com
The Dorchester is one of London's most exclusive hotels, and offers luxurious rooms with views of Hyde Park or the hotel's own gardens. Guestrooms offer the best in comfort and amenities, including ornately designed bathrooms with large bath tubs. The hotel offers three restaurants with English, French and Chinese cuisines. Spa treatments are also available, with double treatment rooms for couples or friends to get massages together.
The Dorchester
Park Lane
London, UK W1K 1QA
+44-207-629-8888
thedorchester.com
The Athenaeum is a five-star, family-run hotel which overlooks London's Green Park. The hotel is within walking distance of Buckingham palace and several of London's museums. The hotel has an on-site restaurant that offers fine dining, and a whiskey bar stocked with rare malts. Guest rooms are designed to be comfortable, and a complimentary mini-bar. The spa at the hotel offers a range of relaxing treatments and reopens in November 2010, after a refurbishment.
The Athenaeum Hotel
116 Piccadilly, Mayfair
London, UK W1J 7BJ
+44-207-499-3464
athenaeumhotel.com
