Historic Hotels & Resorts in Mayfair from AU$607

You’ll probably want to seek out the places with historical relevance during your holiday in Mayfair. Be sure to check out the major shopping area and entertainment choices while you’re here. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Based on our travel expertise, The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free Wi-Fi. Buckingham Palace is a short 10-minute walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Mermaid Suite Hotel and InterContinental London Park Lane, an IHG Hotel.

Mayfair is home to 367 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Mayfair is notable for landmarks like Royal Institution of Great Britain, Handel House Museum and Farm Street Church. Known for its theatres, cultural venues include Theatreland, Curzon Mayfair and Blain/Southern Art Gallery. Oxford Street is another popular sight to explore.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday in a building that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Mayfair, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Mayfair, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.