Hotels

Location. The May Fair is positioned one block from the Green Park Underground Station in the glamorous May Fair district of London, England. Buckingham Palace is located five blocks away.

Hotel Features. A ruby-laden Baccarat chandelier presides over the hotel's lobby that showcases eclectic Russian, Thai, and Vietnamese objets d'art. Amba bar and grill serves British cuisine prepared in an exhibition kitchen. May Fair Bar features chic décor and serves their signature May Fair Mojito. Use of the 24-hour business centre is complimentary, while complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Clef d'Or concierge staff lends sightseeing and reservation assistance. The hotel's complimentary fitness centre contains resistance and cardiovascular machines, each equipped with televisions. This fitness facility also contains a Power Plate that enhances workouts by means of vibration, an exercise regimen practiced by Madonna. Independently owned Casino Palm Beach can be accessed via the hotel lobby. The May Fair Spa provides Zen-like atmosphere with jasmine waterfalls, granite heat-circuit floors, subdued lighting, steam rooms, herbal saunas, and aroma showers. A full range of treatments includes Pevonia facials, UV skin analysis, microdermabrasion, Ayurvedic techniques, and Egyptian cleansing rituals.

Guestrooms. This nine-story hotel offers 406 air-conditioned guestrooms, all with contemporary décor featuring Asian design elements and individually selected artwork. Rooms reveal Italian-designed Cattelan beds with oversized leather headboards and built-in reading lamps. Select rooms feature Fendi furnishings and beds with ViSprung mattresses. Accommodations offer movie libraries and Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems with flat-screen televisions. Marble bathrooms extend to dressing rooms, and are stocked with luxury toiletries.

Expert Tip. Robert DeNiro is known for his skill as an actor, but also for his partnership in famed Nobu restaurant, which is located across the street from the hotel.