Native Mayfair

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Native Mayfair? It’s tucked away on this tiny street called Lees Place that honestly, I walked past twice before finding it. But that’s actually perfect – you’re literally in the heart of Mayfair without the chaos of Oxford Street tourists stumbling around outside your window. I mean, you’re talking about a two-minute walk to Bond Street station, and Berkeley Square is right there, but the hotel feels like this quiet little secret that only people who actually know London would stumble upon.

The building itself has this gorgeous Georgian facade that fits seamlessly into the neighborhood – none of that flashy modern glass that screams “tourist hotel.” Inside though, they’ve done something really clever with the design. It’s contemporary without being cold, if that makes sense. The lobby has these deep leather chairs where I actually saw locals having proper business meetings, not just hotel guests checking their phones. What really impressed me was the attention to detail in the rooms – the lighting actually works for reading (revolutionary concept, I know), and the bathrooms have proper water pressure, which anyone who’s stayed in converted London townhouses will appreciate. The staff genuinely knows the area too. When I asked about getting to some gallery in Fitzrovia, the concierge didn’t just hand me a map – he explained which streets to take to avoid the construction mess around Tottenham Court Road.

Here’s the thing about staying in proper Mayfair – you’re paying for the location, obviously, but Native Mayfair doesn’t feel like they’re taking advantage of that. The service feels authentic rather than stuffy, and honestly, after walking around Shepherd Market for dinner or cutting through to Green Park, you appreciate coming back to somewhere that feels sophisticated but not intimidating. I stayed there during Fashion Week when the whole area was absolutely mental, and the hotel remained this calm bubble. Fair warning though – parking is basically nonexistent around there, but if you’re staying in Mayfair, you’re probably not driving anyway. The 9.1 rating makes complete sense when you factor in that it delivers on being a proper five-star experience without the pretension that sometimes comes with Mayfair hotels.

Rooms

• Classic One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Premium One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for 4 adults
• Penthouse Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults

Facilities