Claridge’s

Claridge's on Brook Street in Mayfair traces its founding to 1812 and has been one of London's great hotels for more than two centuries. It is known for its blend of period grandeur and Art Deco elegance, and for its long association with royalty, statesmen and celebrities. It is part of the Maybourne group, which also owns The Connaught and The Berkeley.

The hotel's interiors are among its biggest attractions. Art Deco details in the public spaces create a sense of occasion from the moment you arrive, and rooms and suites combine period features with modern comfort. Dining currently includes Dante Mayfair, a permanent outpost of the New York bar and restaurant founded in Greenwich Village in 1915, and the Art Café by Thibault Hauchard. Afternoon tea is a long-standing tradition at the hotel, and Claridge's Spa offers treatments and wellness facilities.

Claridge's suits special celebrations, couples, luxury travellers and anyone who appreciates classic design and attentive service. Its Mayfair location is ideal for shopping on Bond Street and Mount Street and for visiting galleries and restaurants in the area. The hotel is especially popular in the weeks before Christmas, when the festive decorations draw visitors from across London.

Reservations can be made through the Maybourne website or by phone, and booking well ahead is recommended for peak periods and for afternoon tea. Non-residents can visit the restaurants and bars, which makes a drink or afternoon tea a good way to experience the hotel without staying. Smart dress is appropriate in the public areas. If you are planning a special stay, contacting the hotel in advance about celebrations, dietary needs or room preferences gives the team time to prepare, and the concierge can help with restaurant and theatre bookings across the West End. Weekday stays are often easier to secure than weekends during the busiest months of the year.

Bond Street station, served by the Elizabeth line and the Central and Jubilee lines, is a few minutes' walk away. Brook Street leads to Grosvenor Square and Hanover Square, Bond Street's shops and the auction houses of Mayfair are close, and Oxford Street, Hyde Park and the galleries of Cork Street are all within easy walking distance.