The May Fair
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The May Fair is a historic hotel
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...

 with a modern design, set in the heart of Mayfair
Mayfair
Mayfair is an area of central London, within the City of Westminster.-History:Mayfair is named after the annual fortnight-long May Fair that took place on the site that is Shepherd Market today...

, London
London
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. It is located on Stratton Street, within close proximity of Piccadilly
Piccadilly
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, Bond Street
Bond Street
Bond Street is a major shopping street in the West End of London that runs north-south through Mayfair between Oxford Street and Piccadilly. It has been a fashionable shopping street since the 18th century and is currently the home of many high price fashion shops...

, Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge
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, Green Park
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 and Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
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.

The 406-room hotel completed a $150 million renovation in November 2006, updating the historic West End hotel that first opened in 1927 with King George V
George V of the United Kingdom
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War until his death in 1936....

 and Queen Mary
Mary of Teck
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 in attendance. Its transformation adds features like Fendi
Fendi
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 furnishings; Baccarat chandeliers, a private theatre, ten signature suites, the May Fair Bar, Asian-inspired May Fair Spa and high-end Palms Casino.

Hotel Amenities

  • 406 Bedrooms
  • 15 Meeting and event spaces
  • 201 seat screening room
  • Wi-fi
    Wi-Fi
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  • 24hr Business Centre
  • Car Valet Service
  • Gym

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