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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
Contact Details
Telephone: +44 207 629 7777
Fax: +44 207 629 1459
E-mail
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Cranley Rating

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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.
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 and 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.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Saffron Suite 1

Street

Safron Suite has the added benefit of;
Dining area
Dining table with 4 chairs
Kitchenette with
Sink
Fridge
Microwave
Espresso and filter coffee maker
Iluminated rain shower

 2 Adults + 1 Baby Cot 84
Cranley Comment
Saffron Suite is located on the 8th floor of the May Fair hotel. It is decorated in tones of golds and beige interspersed with polished steel, limestone, dark wood and deep textiles which allows for a light and stylish touch. The Suite has a living and dining area for 4 guests a separate kitchen and guest cloakroom, a large master bedroom and bathroom. Saffron can interconnect to an adjoining double room.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Si