Premier Hotels & Resorts - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 33) London ENGLAND The May Fair As evidenced by the presence of King George V at its opening in 1927, The May Fair hotel, in the heart of London’s tony neighborhood of the same name, was designed with greatness in mind. Today, a natural counterpart to Mayfair’s endless selection of top restaurants, trendy boutiques and revered arts outlets, the hotel remains an urban Eden for celebrities and international sophisticates. Now, on the heels of a $150 million renovation that included the addition of 12 new Signature Suites, The May Fair hotel is more exclusive than ever. The Suites are uniquely appointed, from opulent to understated, and are designed to host leisure travelers, product launches and business executives with equal ease and grace. Clean, crisp lines throughout the suites are complemented— sometimes counterbalanced—by sweeps of color, from neutral putty to hot pink. Accent pieces add wit and whimsy, be it a cow print chaise lounge against a creamy white backdrop or a brigade of mini gold-toned guardsmen perched atop an antique armoire. Furnishings by internationally recognized designers, including Fendi, Andrew Martin and Cattelan, and electronics by Bang & Olufsen combine to bring the spacious suites to the cutting edge of design. Other room types, such as the Superior, Deluxe and Studio rooms, offer Catalan-designed furniture and Sicilian marble bathrooms. Among London’s largest standard rooms, the hotel’s standard King Superior rooms measure 350 square feet. No stop at The May Fair is complete without a visit to the Amba Bar & Grill under the direction of Chef Bert Muhle. Best, for those guests in a hurry, maybe to catch a West End show or on working lunches, Amba offers express menus designed for meals lasting only 45 minutes. If luxurious lounging is the goal, the uber chic May Fair Bar draws locals and guests alike to its plush lilac couches and warm fireplace. In fact, the bar was recently awarded “Best Luxury Five-Star Hotel Bar in London” by readers of the Evening Standard and London Lite. The May Fair Spa offers tailor-made experiences focused on well-being and health. Before treatments, guests are invited to unwind in the Relaxation Room and enjoy cleansing in the Herbal Sauna and Aromatic Steam Room. Clients can then rinse under the Three Experience shower, which includes the Forest Mist setting to prepare the body and soul for the special treatment to follow. Ratings/Reviews: Five-star. Accommodations: 406 Rooms with 12 Signature Suites including the Penthouse Suite. Rates: Contact Declan Lott, Executive Vice President Sales at (212) 932-1550 or declan.lott@themayfairhotel.co.uk. Location/Airport: Located in central London. 15 minutes from Paddington station on the Heathrow Express and approximately one hour by car. Meetings/Event Facilities: 16 conference and meeting rooms, comprising 15,000 square feet of space, including The May Fair Theater, the largest private screening room in London; the Crystal Room, an exquisite ballroom featuring the largest Baccarat chandelier in Europe; the Danzinger Suite and Amba Salon and 11-private meeting rooms. Recreation: The May Fair Spa, Gym, Myke Gray Personal Training Suite, Palm Beach Casino. Room Amenities: Concierge Service, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, Vi-Sprung mattresses, Bang & Olufsen digital systems, Complimentary wireless Internet, Complimentary web printing service, Direct dial telephone numbers, International sockets, Ergonomically designed spacious work/ seating area, ‘In hotel’ mobile phone hire. Luxury Services: 24-hour butler service in Signature Suites which includes, pre-arrival arrangements, shoe-polishing, packing and pressing services and in-room dining; Pick-up and transfer service for all London airports; bottles of house wine; fresh flowers. Address: Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom Phone: 44(0) 20 7629 7777 Fax: 44 (0)20 7493 0244 Website: www.themayfairhotel.co.uk E-mail: Reservations@themayfairhotel.co.uk GDS: RD General Manager: Charles P. Oak THE SCHIAPARELLI SUITE (left) is dressed in pony pink and leather, while the bedroom of the Opium Suite is striking for its bold use of reds and textured fabrics (above left). Special Offer The May Fair offers a new Bed & Breakfast package with rates starting at $310* which offer a rate savings of 15% compared to last year, and includes: N Accommodation N Full English Breakfast N Sales tax of 17.5% *Rate quoted is a per room per night, based on double occupancy. US $ rate may differ due to change in exchange rate. www.premierhotels.com Winter/Spring 2009 | PREMIER HOTELS & RESORTS 33 http://www.themayfairhotel.co.uk http://www.premierhotels.com
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