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calendar of unique treatments inspired
by the scents and tastes of the seasons.
The Cigar Room is an added haven of
indulgence and provides a stylish sanctuary
for cigar aficionados and pleasure-seeking
dabblers to enjoy the finest Cubans, hand
rolled to specification and accompanied
by signature Martinis such as the Monte
Cristo Daiquiri (Havana Rum infused with
the flavour of a Monte Cristo cigar and
fresh lime topped with La Perique Tobacco
Liqueur) and a connoisseur’s carte of
specially selected Cognacs,Armagnacs and
single Malts.
Finally, the hotel would not be the same
without the 406 bedrooms they provide,
including the 13 signature suites that offer
ultimate glamour and style.The bedrooms
are spacious with contemporary
furnishings and luxury touches with Bang
and OlufsenTVs and iPod docks.The suites,
which range from understated elegance to
complete decadence, offer colour palettes
from a vibrant hot pink to muted naturals.
The furniture is hand-chosen from top
designers by the hotel design team and
the bespoke beds and individually designed
hand-made carpets and furnishings
are sourced internationally. The most
prestigious suites are the Azure, complete
with a secret second entrance and private
lift; the hot-pink Schiaparelli, deemed one
of the most breathtaking rooms in London
and, of course, the Penthouse which comes
equipped with its own bar and a roof
views of London and aWeber for London’s
most sophisticated sausage sizzle.
The May Fair Hotel located in the heart
of Mayfair Village has been
a by-word for elegance and
style since the twenties.With
a host of facilities to suit
individual needs, guests will
be enthroned in a cushion of
luxury as soon as they walk
through the doors. As the
official hotel of the London
Fashion Week and The BFI
London Film Festival, the
elegant establishment has
been crowned the ‘Coolest Hotel’ for
the fourth year running by the prestigious
CoolBrands. The hotel with an impressive
list of ‘must-see’ individual areas include
The Crystal Room, a spectacular event
space with orient-inspired Shagreen style
walls and the largest Baccarat chandelier in
Europe worth a staggering £1m; The May
Fair Theatre, a 201-seat private theatre/
cinema which is the largest of its kind in
central London, and the May Fair Bar, the
exquisite cocktail and champagne bar
where head mixologist Marios Elias and
his creative team serve up timeless classics
and bespoke innovations from Classic
Martinis and Raspberry Ripple flutes to
deluxe Bloody Marys. Following the same
theme, the 150 @ May Fair is a champagne
experience inspired by the 150cl measure
of a Magnum created in partnership with
Moët Hennessy UK. It features premium
magnums of vintage champagnes paired
with a menu of small plate dining exclusive
to 150 from British chef, television
personality and restaurateur Silvena Rowe.
The soulful, sensual and spirited Eastern
Mediterranean dishes served at Quince
Restaurant is taken from the 500 year old
archives of the great Ottoman Empire and
mixed with British chef Silvena Rowe’s
unique blend of magical flavours, textures
and spices. For those seeking the ultimate
relaxation, the May Fair Spa offers an urban
retreat of the finest kind with an array of
treatments for men and women and a
terrace large enough
to hold 70 people with
stunning 360 degrees
views over London.
The newest suite to the
collection is the Ebony
Suite which features the
very latest TOTO bathroom
technology from Japan, an
illuminated bath, colour-changing, heat-
sensitive basin controls and luxury, full
automated Washlet toilet, complete with
remote control.
The May Fair Hotel is no doubt a
young, fashionable and connected central
London hotel as well as the pinnacle of
style, glamour and service. A true five-
star hotel that offers discretion of service
that pre-empts requests, considers every
eventuality and serves without distraction,
this vibrant and one of Europe’s finest
properties is definitely one to be seen in.
To book or for further information
on the ‘May Fair Hotel Sublime Summer
Package’, visit
or call the central reservations
team on +44 020 7769 4041 quoting
‘Summer Package’.
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