The Mayfair Townhouse – an Iconic Luxury Hotel

Hotel Description

You know those places that somehow manage to feel both grand and intimate at the same time? The Mayfair Townhouse is exactly that kind of spot. Tucked into Half Moon Street – and I mean properly tucked, you could walk past it if you’re not paying attention – this place has that understated London luxury thing down to an art form. The building itself is gorgeous, all Georgian elegance, but what really gets me is how they’ve managed to keep it feeling like an actual townhouse rather than just another hotel that happens to be in a historic building.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to be in the thick of things without dealing with the Oxford Street madness. You’re literally a two-minute walk from Green Park (which is brilliant for morning runs or just escaping the city buzz), and Berkeley Square is right around the corner. What I love is that you can slip down to Shepherd Market for a proper pub dinner or wander over to Bond Street when you’re feeling fancy – it’s all walkable, but you’re on this quiet residential street where you can actually hear yourself think. The staff clearly know the neighborhood inside and out too; they’ll point you toward the good stuff locals actually go to, not just the tourist traps.

Inside, well, they’ve struck this really nice balance between keeping the historic character and making everything work for modern travelers. The rooms have those high ceilings and period details you’d expect, but the beds are properly comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses) and the bathrooms are beautifully done without being over the top. What surprised me was how quiet it stays – even though you’re in central London, the double glazing actually works, and the street doesn’t get much traffic since it’s mostly residential. The service feels genuine too, not that overly formal stuff that makes you feel like you’re bothering them. Check-in was smooth, they sorted out dinner reservations without making a big production of it, and housekeeping was spot-on without being intrusive.

I mean, it’s not cheap – this is Mayfair after all – but for what you get, it feels worth it. The whole experience just works, you know? It’s the kind of place where you can imagine staying for a week and actually settling in, not just crashing between sightseeing marathons. If you’re looking for that classic London hotel experience but want something with a bit more personality than the big chains, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Suite with Terrace with 2 extra-large double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
• Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Executive Double or Twin Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Double or Twin Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Garden Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Green Park Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Garden Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Facilities