10 Curzon Street by Mansley

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to 10 Curzon Street, I almost missed it entirely. It’s tucked into this gorgeous Georgian terrace that honestly looks more like someone’s incredibly posh townhouse than a hotel, which I mean, is exactly what makes it special. You’re literally in the heart of Mayfair here, and I’m talking proper Mayfair – not the touristy bits, but where actual Londoners with serious money actually live and work.

The thing about this place is that it feels like you’re staying in a really well-appointed apartment rather than a hotel room, if that makes sense. The suites (and they’re all suites, actually) have proper kitchens with everything you’d need, which saved me a fortune since grabbing coffee around here costs about the same as a small car payment. The decor walks this nice line between modern and classic – sort of like someone with excellent taste renovated their grandmother’s flat. I particularly loved the little details, like the seriously good linens and the fact that the shower pressure could probably power a small turbine. You know what really impressed me though? The staff somehow managed to be incredibly helpful without hovering, which is harder to pull off than you’d think.

Location-wise, you’re basically winning the London lottery here. Shepherd Market is literally around the corner – this tiny cobblestoned area that most tourists never find but locals love for its independent shops and that excellent wine bar, Bubbles. Green Park is a two-minute walk when you need to escape the city madness, and you can actually walk to most of the major galleries and museums without your feet wanting to fall off. The Tube situation is pretty perfect too – Green Park station handles three lines, so you’re never stuck. I will say, being on Curzon Street means you get some traffic noise during the day, but honestly, once you close those heavy windows at night, it’s surprisingly quiet.

What really sets this apart from the bigger chain hotels is the intimacy of it all. There’s no massive lobby full of tour groups – just this elegant reception area that feels more like walking into a private members’ club. The housekeeping team clearly takes pride in their work (my coffee cups were replaced before I even realized I’d used them), and the concierge actually knew the area well enough to recommend places I hadn’t heard of. Fair warning though – this isn’t budget territory, and parking around here is basically a nightmare, so just take the Tube or walk. But if you want to feel like a temporary Mayfair resident rather than a tourist passing through, and you don’t mind paying for that privilege, this little gem delivers exactly what it promises.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults, 2 children

Facilities