The May Fair Radisson Edwardian, London

The Cranley Report®: The May Fair Radisson Edwardian

The May Fair Radisson Edwardian, London

Hotel Address

The May Fair
Stratton Street
London W1J 8LT
England

Cranley Rating

The May Fair Hotel

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Hotel Summary

Category	Hotel
Awards Won	2007 - Voted Best Hotel Bar in London by Evening Standard and London Lite readers at the London Bar and Club Awards.

Hotel Opened	2004 (The hotel was originally opened in 1927 by King George V.)
Refurbishment	2006 - £70 million refurbishment 2008 – Ongoing refurbishment cycle for Guest Rooms and Suites 2008 - Spa

Cranley Summary

The May Fair is Radisson Edwardians flagship luxury London hotel, set in exclusive Mayfair in the heart of the capital it was originally opened in 1927 by King George V. This opulent hotel recently underwent a £70 million refurbishment in 2006 and the new contemporary boutique interior boasts creations from some of the world's top design houses including sofas and chairs by Fendi, chandeliers by Baccarat and paintings from St Petersburg. The hotel has 406 bedrooms and suites, three signature suites including a Penthouse Suite with private entrance and terrace, the Amba Bar and Grill for stylish eating and the award winning May Fair Bar. Additional facilities include a 24 hour business centre and complimentary WI-FI access available in all rooms, a portfolio of 16 Conference and event spaces including a Ballroom, a large private theatre and meeting rooms. There is a 24 hour gym available to guests and the May Fair Spa offers an extensive range of treatments. Guests staying at the hotel have free membership to the Palm Beach Casino located within the hotel building.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The May Fair Hotel is situated on Stratton Street, a one way street in the heart of Mayfair a short stroll from the leafy Berkeley Square to the north and Green Park to the south. Within a short walk you will find a number of legendary restaurants and designer shops on Bond Street, Jermyn Street in the St James area and the famous Savile Row. A little further afield is Regent Street, Oxford Street and Park Lane. Directly opposite the hotel is a supermarket, the closest Underground station is Green Park which is serviced by the Piccadilly, Jubilee and Victoria Lines.

Airports
Distance	17 km
Airport Transfers	Approximately 40 minutes in light traffic

Cities and Sights
Distance	2 km
City/Sight Transfers	Approximately 8 minutes in light traffic

Layout Description

As you enter the central rectangular lobby area of the May Fair hotel you will find the two island Reception desk with six check-in areas directly in front of you. To the left of this are stairs that lead down to the Crystal Ballroom and the May Fair Theatre on the lower ground floor and stairs that lead up to the Danziger Suite, Atrium, Business Centre and private meeting rooms on the first floor. To the left of the stairs is the entrance to Amba Bar and Grill and a guest seating area. To the right of the Reception desk is a disabled guest lift with access to the Casino, lower ground floor and first floor Conference and Meeting rooms area were a DDA (Disabled Discrimination Act) cloakroom is found. The Concierge desk and entrance to the Palm Beach Casino is situated between this lift and the three other guest lifts, two of which take guests to the 8 guest floors, the remaining one also goes to the 9th Penthouse floor, all the lifts require a security access key, the stairs at this point take you down to the lower ground floor gym and Spa. The May Fair Bar is located to the right of the lobby area where there is additional guest seating areas. The May Fair Bar, Crystal Ballroom and Palm Beach Casino have additional separate entrances from Berkeley Street.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and most European languages, and several other languages spoken.
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	24 hours All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	There is a taxi pool outside the hotel
Tours Arranged	A full range of tours and tailor made packages can be organised through the Concierge to include: Buckingham Palace Hampton Court Kensington Palace Luxury River Thames cruises Madame Tussauds St Paul’s Cathedral The London Dungeon The London Eye Tower of London Windsor Castle

Guest Relations	Standard service between 07:00 to 22:00
Concierge Services	The Concierge located to the right of the Lobby is on hand 24 hours a day and will assist guests with any arrangements including restaurant reservations, limousines, car rental, airport transfers, or organising tickets to the theatre, opera or ballet at any time during a guest's stay.
Medical Facilities	12 staff are trained to administer first aid for minor incidents. A doctor is available 24 hours a day with a typical response time of within 1 hour, according to the hotel.
Parking	There are no parking facilities at the May Fair Hotel. Guests may park either on the street at meters or at a discounted rate at the NCP car park on Curzon Street close by. Valet parking is only available by request. The May Fair Hotel is within the London Congestion Charge zone.

Cranley Comment

The modern bright Lobby area has floor to ceiling windows overlooking Stratton Street and is decorated with some selected Asian art pieces, oversized red vases, unusual large black or red sofas, ottomans and marble floor. The Reception and Concierge desks blend into the overall relaxed atmosphere that the interior décor dictates. The Amba Bar and Grill is situated to the left and the May Fair Bar to the right. Guests have access to the Palm Beach Casino via a discreet entrance adjacent to the Concierge desk. Guest Relations are on hand to meet, greet and assist guests throughout the day and evening.

Shops & Amenities

Description

There are no shops or amenities within the May Fair Hotel itself. Directly opposite the hotel there is a shop, selling a small selection of groceries, wines, tobacco, newspapers and personal items.

Sainsbury’s Local Supermarket
07:00 to 22:00 Monday to Saturday
12:00 to 18:00 Sunday

Cranley Comment

There are no amenities within the May Fair but the hotel is well placed and has a number of outlets close by. Directly opposite the hotel is a Sainsbury local Supermarket that is well stocked with groceries, wines, tobacco, newspapers and personal items, it has a Deli counter and also sells fresh items. Behind the hotel on Lansdowne Row there are a number of coffee shops and cafes, a drycleaners, newsagent and photograph developer. Bond Street, Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus are all within a short distance away.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	9
Total Rooms	406
Elevators	3
Rooms per Elevator	135
Total Staff	400
Staff per Room	1

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability and may be chargable
Smoking Rooms	20 Smoking rooms available; King Deluxe Terrace - 10 Duplex Suite – 3 Signature Suites – 7
Room Service	24hours 06:30 to 11:00 Breakfast (12:00 on Sundays) 06:00 to 11:00 “Breakfast on the go” (packed to go) 12:00 to 23:00 Lunch and Dinner 15:00 to 18:00 Tea 23:00 to 06:00 Night menu Ice machines are available on every floor.
Laundry Service	A next day, same day dry cleaning and laundry service is available. Laundry handed in before 09:00 will be returned on the same day by 19:00, six days a week. Dry cleaning handed in before 09:00 will be returned on the same day, six days a week. There is no collection on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Pressing is available upon request. Express Laundry services incurs an extra charge. Shoe-shine service is available between 01:00 – 06:30 (complementary).

Cranley Comment

The May Fair Hotel has an enviable selection of Guest Rooms and Suites having been individually designed with deep hand made wool carpets and furniture by the Italian designer Cattelan. Many of the modern bathrooms benefit from Sicillian marble and in selected Deluxe rooms and above there are additional mini televisions within the bathroom and in some cases free standing bath tubs. Most bathrooms benefit from a separate shower closet. The windows are triple glazed offering peace and quiet, some guest rooms have the added benefit of an outdoor terrace. Signature Suite guests have the added security of CCTV entrance controls, a full Butler Service, fresh flowers daily, 6 bottles of red or white house wine and airport transfers.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Queen Superior	48	Court and Street	Electronic locking system Viewfinder spy hole Security Lock Individually controlled air-conditioning Table and 2 Chairs DDI Line Voice mail WI-FI - Complimentary 3 pin square British sockets 2 blade and 1 round pin American sockets Bang & Olufsen television Infrared television/internet keyboard connection International Satellite TV Movie channels pay per view I-pod docking station Radio/alarm Energy saving light bulbs Dimmer switches Fibre optic reading lights Double closet Full length mirror Trouser press Iron and ironing board Shoe shine service Large safe suitable for laptop Electronic mini-bar Tea and coffee making facilities Free (local) daily newspapers Turndown service Down duvet En-suite bathroom Bath tub with fitted shower over it Slippers Anti fog mirror Shaving/Make up mirror Shaving point Heated towel rail Laundry basket Bathroom scale Telephone in bathroom Luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries In room video check out	2 Adults	23 -25

Cranley Comment

The May Fair standard Queen Superior rooms are well proportioned for a London hotel property. As standard, they are equipped with a large Bang and Olufsen television, state of the art telephone system and wireless infa red internet access keyboard. The queen sized beds have duvets, bolster cushions and brown leather headboards, there is a round glass table with two chairs, a double closet with hanging space and an electronic mini bar. There is 1 interconnecting room and 2 DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) rooms. The modern guest bathrooms vary in size and layout and do incorporate a bathtub with fitted shower over it with single wash hand basin. In order to reduce waste the selection of luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries are in large pump action bottles affixed to the wall and are not always ideally placed for the bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
King Superior	171	Court and Street	As for Queen Superior with the added benefit of; Extra space King size bed	2 Adults + 1 Baby Cot	25 - 30

Cranley Comment

The May Fair standard King Superior rooms are well proportioned for a London hotel property. As standard they are equipped with a large Bang and Olufsen television, state of the art telephone system and wireless infa red internet access keyboard. The king sized beds have duvets, bolster cushions and brown leather headboards, there is a round glass table with two chairs, a double closet with hanging space and an electronic mini bar. There are 15 interconnecting rooms and 4 DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) rooms. The modern guest bathrooms vary in size and layout but do incorporate a bathtub with fitted shower over it and single wash hand basin. In order to reduce waste the selection of luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries are in large pump action bottles affixed to the wall and are not always ideally placed for the bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Twin Superior	17	Court and Street	As for Queen Superior with the added benefit of; Twin beds	2 Adults + 1 Baby Cot	25 - 30

Cranley Comment

The May Fair standard Twin Superior rooms are well proportioned for a London hotel property. As standard they are equipped with a large Bang and Olufsen television, state of the art telephone system and wireless infa red internet access keyboard. The 2 standard single sized beds have duvets, bolster cushions and brown leather headboards, there is a round glass table with two chairs, a double closet with hanging space and an electronic mini bar. There are 5 interconnecting rooms and 4 disabled rooms. The modern guest bathrooms vary in size and layout but do incorporate a bathtub with fitted shower over it and single wash hand basin. In order to reduce waste the selection of luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries are in large pump action bottles affixed to the wall and are not always ideally placed for the bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
King Deluxe Terrace	10	Court and Street	As for King Superior with the added benefit of; Private outdoor terrace Garden furniture Separate jet shower Double vanity basin unit	2 Adults + 1 Baby Cot	25 - 35

Cranley Comment

King Deluxe Terrace guest rooms are smoking rooms and have the added benefit of private outside terrace areas and floor to ceiling windows. As standard they are equipped with a large Bang and Olufsen television, state of the art telephone system and wireless infa red internet access keyboard. The king sized beds have duvets, bolster cushions and brown leather headboards, there is a round glass table with two chairs, a double closet with hanging space and an electronic mini bar. There are 10 smoking rooms. The modern guest bathrooms vary in size and layout but do incorporate a bathtub with hand held or fitted shower over it, an additional shower closet and double wash hand basin. In order to reduce waste the selection of luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries are in large pump action bottles affixed to the wall and are not always ideally placed for the bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
King Deluxe	111	Court and Street	As for King Superior with the added benefit of; I-pod docking station – on request Separate jet or rain shower Double vanity basin unit Mini bathroom TV's in some rooms	2 Adults + 1 Baby Cot	30 - 35

Cranley Comment

King Deluxe guest rooms are non smoking rooms and have the added benefit of extra space. As standard they are equipped with a large Bang and Olufsen television, state of the art telephone system and wireless infa red internet access keyboard. The king sized beds have duvets, bolster cushions and brown leather headboards, there is a round glass table with two chairs, a double closet with hanging space and an electronic mini bar. There are 8 interconnecting rooms. The modern guest bathrooms vary in size and layout but do incorporate a bathtub which may sometimes be free standing, with a hand held shower, an additional shower closet and double wash hand basin. Some of the King Deluxe bathrooms have built in mini TV’s. In order to reduce waste the selection of luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries are in large pump action bottles affixed to the wall and are not always ideally placed for the bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Twin Deluxe	29	Court and Street	As for King Deluxe with the added benefit of; 2 Queen sized beds	2 Adults + 2 Children + 1 Baby Cot	40 - 45

Cranley Comment

Twin Deluxe guest rooms have the added benefit of extra space most suitable for families sharing. As standard they are equipped with a large Bang and Olufsen television, state of the art telephone system and wireless infa red internet access keyboard. The 2 queen sized beds have duvets, bolster cushions and brown leather headboards, there is a round glass table with two chairs, a double closet with hanging space and an electronic mini bar. The modern guest bathrooms vary in size and layout but do incorporate a bathtub which may sometimes be free standing, with a hand held shower, an additional shower closet and double wash hand basin. Some of the Twin Deluxe bathrooms have built in mini TV’s. In order to reduce waste the selection of luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries are in large pump action bottles affixed to the wall and are not always ideally placed for the bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Studio Suite	7	Court	As for King Deluxe with the added benefit of; I-pod docking station Sofa	2 Adults + 1 Baby Cot	35 - 40

Cranley Comment

Studio Suites have additional living space with sofa for relaxing. The 7 studio suites have Inner Court views and as standard they are equipped with a large Bang and Olufsen television, I-pod docking stations, state of the art telephone system, wireless infa red internet access keyboard. The king sized beds have duvets, bolster cushions and brown leather headboards, there is a round glass table with two chairs, a sofa chair, double or triple closet with hanging space and an electronic mini bar. The modern guest bathrooms vary in size and layout but do incorporate a bathtub which may sometimes be free standing, with a hand held shower, an additional shower closet fitted with jet or rain shower and double wash hand basin. Some of the Studio Suite bathrooms have built in mini TV’s. In order to reduce waste the selection of luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries are in large pump action bottles affixed to the wall and are not always ideally placed for the bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe Studio Suite	3	Court and Street	As for Studio Suites with the added benefit of; Arm Chairs Coffee table Larger bathrooms Built in mini LCD bathroom televisions Fresh flowers	2 Adults + 1 Baby Cot	40 - 65

Cranley Comment

Deluxe Studio Suites are individually designed and have a large living area with sofa, arm chairs, coffee table and an additional working table. The deluxe suites have fresh flowers and guests enjoy the additional benefit of a larger bathroom with built in mini LCD television and large separate shower and a dressing area. The contemporary furnishings include thick curtains with matching materials on some of the walls, modern lighting, Asian art pieces and large leather surround king sized beds. In order to reduce waste the selection of luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries are in large pump action bottles affixed to the wall and are not always ideally placed for the bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Duplex Suite	3	Street	Duplex Suites have the added benefit of; Double height lounge Work station Large mini bar Guest cloakroom and bidet 42” Bang and Olufsen LCD television in living area and bedroom DVD player 24 hour butler service CCTV entry controls	2 Adults + 1 Baby Cot	50 - 60

Cranley Comment

There are 3 Duplex Suites at the May Fair hotel that all interconnect. On the ground floor level of each suite you will find a bright comfortable double story height living area with wooden floors, a sofa and 2 chairs and a work station area. Leading from the living area there is a small closet with mini bar and storage, additional hanging storage and a large bathroom with bathtub large separate rain shower and double vanity unit and a separate guest cloakroom with bidet. From the open plan living area you can ascend the stairs that lead to the overlooking bedroom, it has a low level Japanese style bed, shelving storage area and a separate exit to the guest corridor.

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