Mayfair
Claridge's
Photo: Courtesy of Claridge's
London, W1K 4HR, England
TEL: 44-20-7629-8860
A classic that’s as popular now as it was in the 20’s, this spot in chichi Mayfair is the epitome of elegance. The Art Deco details are sublime, as is the pricey afternoon tea (though it’s as much a people-watching exercise as an indulgent experience). Big draws here are the Michelin-starred Gordon Ramsay restaurant (the city’s toughest booking) and the gorgeous Fumoir bar, which harks back to the days of flapper girls and jazz piano. Add neo-Art Deco suites fashioned by David Linley, and a stay here is like stepping back into the long-lost glamorous days of travel.
Room to Book:
The Diane von Furstenberg-designed Piano suite: It comes with butler service, a bottle of Laurent Perrier Brut NV, an outfit pressed when you arrive, and of course, a grand piano. They’re all complimentary—after, of course, the $6,300-a-night price tag.Insider Tip:
Register for a master class with executive chef Martyn Nail; he covers such gustatory topics as traditional British cooking, canapés, and carving (appointed Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; $300, including tutorial, lunch, and coffee).
Amenities
Open / Closes- Adjoining Rooms
- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Babysitting
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Childcare
- Dry Cleaning
- Family Friendly
- Gym/Fitness Center
- Handicapped Accessible
- Laundry Service
- Maid Service
- Meeting Room
- Parking Available
- Room Service
- Spa
- Turndown
- WiFi
Number of Rooms: 203
Number of Suites: 65 suites, 2 penthouses
Number of Restaurants: 5
Number of Bars: 3
Year Opened: 1854
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