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There are London views, and then there are London views that make you pause. High above Piccadilly, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences has unveiled two new tenth-floor suites designed to offer one of the most captivating panoramas in Mayfair - stretching across Green Park, Buckingham Palace and the city skyline beyond.
Maybourne has expanded its exclusive partnership with luxury private aviation company Flexjet, introducing a private helicopter transfer experience for Signature Suite guests across its London hotels.
In the world of luxury hospitality, the finest experiences are often defined by the smallest details - and few details leave a lasting impression quite like exceptional pastry. It is therefore fitting that Ross Sneddon, Executive Pastry Chef at Rocco Forte Hotels' The Balmoral in Edinburgh and Brown's Hotel in Mayfair, has been recognised as Pastry Chef of the Year at the 2026 Catey Awards.
Mayfair has always been a neighbourhood where history and modern elegance sit effortlessly side by side - and this September, one of its most charming corners welcomes a new arrival. The Shepherd Mayfair, a boutique hotel opening on 1st September 2026, is set to bring a fresh sense of style, warmth and hospitality to Shepherd Market.
Standing proudly beside Victoria Station, The Clermont London, Victoria, is a charming hotel that wears its history with such confidence. Set within a stunning Grade II-listed building on Buckingham Palace Rd, the hotel perfectly balances Victorian splendour with contemporary comfort, offering an experience that feels both indulgent and welcoming - but not pretentious.
In the ever-evolving landscape of luxury wellness, few names resonate with quite the same authority as Teresa Tarmey. Now, this skincare powerhouse is bringing her expertise to Claridge’s Spa, as she embarks on a year-long residency from this month.
The Emory, London’s first all-suite hotel, has officially opened its doors in Belgravia. The hotel is the latest opening by Maybourne, the brand behind Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley.
The Berkeley will soon open its rooftop – usually reserved for staying guests – to all for summer 2024. The Berkeley Rooftop Bar will open for the season from the evening of 11th July, offering sweeping sunset views over Hyde Park by the glistening swimming pool.
From the high-end boutiques of Bond Street to the beauty of Hyde Park, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, swung open its elegant Mayfair doors this week, and it’s already the talk of the town.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is delighted to invite families to explore the capital and the hotel’s surrounding areas, whilst the little ones embark on an adventurous journey of becoming Rangers during their stay, from a Park Ranger, a Sloane Ranger to a Royal Ranger.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands introduces The Essence of Balance stay package – a signature island experience that embraces the circle of island life.
Maybourne Hotel Group, who own Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley, have announced a fourth luxury hotel in London, due to open this winter - The Emory.
There are so many reasons to love The Stafford London, from the hotel’s incredible history, to its much celebrated restaurant, The Game Bird. I have been in and out of the property for years, often bringing clients and friends into The American Bar for meetings, so I was delighted to accept the opportunity to review the hotel.
In a new chapter for The Dorchester, brand new renovations are currently taking place in collaboration with Pierre-Yves Rochon and Martin Brudnizki Design. Pierre-Yves Rochon is redesigning the hotel entrance, The Promenade, new Cake & Flowers boutique, and the guest rooms and suites; whilst Mayfair regular, Martin Brudnizki Design, will redesign the hotel bar.
Parents who are staying at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane for business purposes will be able to take a mini library of bedtime stories to their hotel room to read to their little ones before their bedtime.
This month we checked into 100 Queen’s Gate, a Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Kensington and the former home of Victorian aristocrat William Alexander. The hotel boasts an eclectic collection of curiosities - as you explore the hotel, references to the life of William Alexander and his extensive travels can be found, from artwork and Asia-inspired cocktails to W/A Kensington and Bar, named after the man himself.
I recently stayed at 9 Hertford Street, an handsome property on Hertford Street offering beautifully appointed apartments in the heart of Mayfair. Hertford Street is one of my favourite streets in Mayfair, famous for its Georgian architecture and Hertford Street members’ club.
