The Washington Mayfair Hotel
| The Washington Mayfair Hotel | |
|---|---|
  Location within Central London | |
| General information | |
| Location | 5 Curzon Street, Mayfair, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 178 rooms and suites (18 suites & a two-bedroom Penthouse Suite) |
| Number of suites | 19 |
| Number of restaurants | 1 |
| Website | |
| http://www.washington-mayfair.co.uk/ | |
The Washington Mayfair is a four star hotel in London, England at 5 Curzon Street in London Mayfair W1J 5HE
History
The Washington Mayfair Hotel's origins go back to the 19th century when individual houses on this site were used as boarding houses for discerning visitors requiring a Mayfair address. They were so popular that eventually enough houses were incorporated to allow their demolition and the reconstruction of wounded soldiers returning from the front.
Returning to its original use as hotel at the end of the war, The Washington Mayfair Hotel became the favoured home of various colourful individuals such as the famous Italian painter, Pietro Annigoni, American socialite Laura Corrigan, and American actress Tallulah Bankhead. It also had a considerable reputation as a musical venue and in 1953 the singer David Whitfield was discovered and went on to stardom after sometime as resident singer.[1]
Location
The Washington Mayfair Hotel is located on Curzon Street, Mayfair, London. The closest tube is Green Park which is serviced by the Victoria, Piccadilly & Jubilee Lines.
Attractions
Major London attractions nearby include:
- Bond Street
- Buckingham Palace
- The Mall
- Green Park
- Hyde Park
- St James's Park
- Piccadilly Circus
- Fortum & Mason
- Burlington Arcade
- Grosvenor Square
For Westend shopping, The Washington Mayfair is also within easy walk to Oxford and Regent Streets.
Curzon Street Facts
•Oscar Wilde mentions Curzon Street in three of his works: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Lord Henry Wotton lives on Curzon Street and in Lady Windermere’s Fan, the notorious Mrs. Erlynne lives at 84A Curzon Street and in An Ideal Husband, Lord Goring lives on Curzon Street.
•In the Sherlock Holmes-story Shoscombe Old Place Holmes’ friend Dr.Watson mentions the Curzon Street as the moneylender Sam Brewer.
•In The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie, Ruth and Darek Kettering also live on Curzon Street.
•In Katherine Mansfield’s short story ‘’A Cup of Tea’’ Curzon Street is also mentioned.
The Hotel
The Washington Mayfair Hotel is a distinguished hotel in Mayfair which still features its original Art Deco style from 1913. It has a partnership with WorldHotels which is a global brand that brings together the world's most unusual independent hotels.
The rooms are furnished in contemporary style with King, Queen or twin beds and range from 25 to 40 square metres. There are 178 bedrooms which includes 18 Suites and One Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite.
Meetings & Events
There are 5 meeting rooms at The Washington Mayfair Hotel. Maximum capacities: 450 reception, 50 cabaret, 40 boardroom, 35 u-shape. The restaurant is also considered a private room as it is popular with private parties especially for Christmas parties. The George Washington Suite has a separate glass-walled room and is most suitable for confidential corporate meetings or intimate private dinners. Full events catering and service are available such as day delegate meeting package, private breakfasts, lunches and drinks receptions and private dinners.
Dining
The Washington Mayfair Hotel has one restaurant & bar which is located on the ground floor.
Madison's Bar & Restaurant
Madison's Bar and Restaurant is calm, bright and homely. All day dining from the modern international menu for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
The bar area is usually popular with business guests conducting informal meetings during the day.
References
- ↑ "The Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton Regent Street". Miles Faster. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
External links
Coordinates: 51°30′52″N 0°08′22″W / 51.51434°N 0.13948°W