Well known for being one of London’s most exclusive districts, Mayfair is situated towards the eastern edge of Hyde Park and is one of the most expensive places in the world to buy or rent a property.
Mayfair simple oozes sophistication with its luxurious hotels, members-only clubs, chic wine bars and designer shops, but there’s plenty to see and do in Mayfair that won’t require a bucket full of spending money.
Here’s our guide to Mayfair and the top attractions to look out for when visiting this glamorous part of London.
Blue plate spotting
Mayfair has been home to many famous residents in the past, and many of the beautiful Georgian buildings proudly announce that they are the former residence to a notable celebrity with a blue plaque.
Composer George Frideric Handel, Jimi Hendrix and Lord Nelson all lived in the Mayfair area, so book one of our Mayfair hotels London to see which blue plates you can tick off your list the next time you visit London.
Berkeley Square
Immortalised in the 1940’s song of the same name and home to one of the most haunted homes in London, Berkeley Square was designed by architect William Kent in 1789 and has several landmarks close to the Montcalm hotel London that are well worth a visit.
The church of St Marin-in-the-Fields hosts concerts and VIP events on a regular basis, and the Royal Academy of Arts is just a short stroll away.
Galleries and museums
Turn down any street in Mayfair and you’re sure to find one of its many art galleries and museums. From the popular Jimi Hendrix museum to a visit to the place where famous composer Handel created some of his best-known work, there are so many places in Mayfair for the art lover of budding musician to experience.
Stay in one of our Mayfair hotels London and you’ll have the perfect base to go and discover the wealth of musical history that this affluent area has to offer.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea is very much a British institution, but one Mayfair establishment has combined art with cress finger sandwiches to great effect.
The Gallery at Sketch has opened up its large dining room and features a pleasingly pink colour scheme alongside over 200 prints and drawings by Turner Prize-winning artist David Shrigley.
More of an artistic experience than merely just afternoon tea, you’ll need to book in advance to make sure you get a table on your next visit to London.
Dover Street Market
Set out more like a designer boutique that a traditional market, the Dover street market is the brainchild of Japanese fashion designer Rei Kawakubo.
Filled full of colourful flamingos, quirky displays and the latest looks from many of our capital’s leading fashion houses, this is undoubtedly a place for the budding fashionista.
After all that retail therapy, take a trip back to the Montcalm hotel spa to soothe those aching limbs and get your feet ready for another day exploring all that Mayfair has to offer.
After all, there’s plenty more to see and do in this elegant part of London.
