Tansy Kaschak

1 Hotel Mayfair

  • Where:
  • Why:A pre Houghton Festival stopover
  • When:August 2025
  • Who:Me and two special guests

"A calm, stylish green pause in Mayfair"

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1 Hotel Mayfair Berkeley Street is busy 24/7, but the green façade announces: you’re about to enter an oasis of quiet and calm

Berkeley Street is busy 24/7, but the green façade announces: you’re about to enter an oasis of quiet and calm

1 Hotel Mayfair My dear friend and creative powerhouse Dragana and that gigantic moss chandelier of a welcome

My dear friend and creative powerhouse Dragana and that gigantic moss chandelier of a welcome

1 Hotel Mayfair Our suite was spacious and the three areas (living room, bedroom and bathroom) are cleverly designed to deliver both privacy or connection, depending who you’re traveling with or what you’re in the mood for

Our suite was spacious and the three areas (living room, bedroom and bathroom) are cleverly designed to deliver both privacy or connection, depending who you’re traveling with or what you’re in the mood for

1 Hotel Mayfair Dear 1 Hotels, you had me at that first in-room filtered water fountain back in 2017. Bravo!

Dear 1 Hotels, you had me at that first in-room filtered water fountain back in 2017. Bravo!

1 Hotel Mayfair An in-room plant says so much about a hotel

An in-room plant says so much about a hotel

1 Hotel Mayfair How to train your Dragon: oysters, champagne and great service

How to train your Dragon: oysters, champagne and great service

1 Hotel Mayfair The bar was too photogenic, empty at daytime, to avoid an impromptu photoshoot

The bar was too photogenic, empty at daytime, to avoid an impromptu photoshoot

1 Hotel Mayfair The terrace area at Dovetale, the in-house restaurant open from breakfast to dinner

The terrace area at Dovetale, the in-house restaurant open from breakfast to dinner

1 Hotel Mayfair Perfect lightning and beautiful details everywhere

Perfect lightning and beautiful details everywhere

1 Hotel Mayfair Minibar striking a balance between healthy and naughty

Minibar striking a balance between healthy and naughty

1 Hotel Mayfair Heavenly comfortable bed: I will be back for you

Heavenly comfortable bed: I will be back for you

1 Hotel Mayfair The small but mighty Bamford Spa

The small but mighty Bamford Spa

1 Hotel Mayfair The sitting area by the lobby is great for a relaxed meeting or to pop your laptop and catch up with work

The sitting area by the lobby is great for a relaxed meeting or to pop your laptop and catch up with work

1 Hotel Mayfair The check in and concierge desks are crafted from a fallen 200-year-old oak tree!

The check in and concierge desks are crafted from a fallen 200-year-old oak tree!

Highs & Lows

  • Inspired, nature-led interiors that feel instantly calming. While it would be interesting to see some photography or contemporary art on the walls for a décor contrast, having live plants everywhere, from the oversized moss chandelier by the entrance to the little planters by each room’s door are just so beautiful and refreshing. Very few hotels have in-room live plants and they make such an enormous difference.

  • A location that’s central yet feels private.

  • The future-forward ethos is executed with sincerity.

  • The in-room filtered water fountain. Hotels of the world, please follow!

  • Warm, personal and highly professional service. I truly enjoyed meeting every person from the team. They were mindful that I had a two year old in tow and made every effort to assist me so I could get work done.

  • The Japanese toilet. The ultra comfortable bed. The great textiles. The Dyson hairdryer. We felt pampered at every touch point.

  • Wellness area is intimate — book ahead or risk missing out.

  • A sauna or steam room would be a great addition to this pretty perfect, health-forward hotel.

The Barometer

  • Design
  • Location
  • Future Forward
  • Night's Sleep
  • Service
  • Amenities
  • Takeable Treats
  • Refer a Friend
  • Overall Value
  • Life Changing
Total: 48/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Future-Forward Luxury Hotel

  • Vibe

    Biophilic design meets understated Mayfair glamour — earthy textures, lush greenery, and just enough shine to remind you where you are.

  • Location

    In the heart of Mayfair, moments from Green Park and a short stroll to galleries, high-end shops, and cozy pubs.

  • Rooms

    129 rooms and 52 suites

  • Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience

    Smooth, with quick email responses and a thoughtful pre-arrival note asking about preferences. Easy booking and a sense of anticipation built from their eco-conscious ethos

  • Future Forward

    Zero single-use plastics, nature-forward interiors, local sourcing, and community partnerships that go beyond token gestures

  • Music

    Gentle, instrumental layers by day; deeper, soulful lounge beats at night. It got us Shazamming

  • Year Opened

    2025

  • Designed By

    Studio Morten led the architectural vision and the interior design is by G.A group and 1 Hotels in-house design team

  • Health & Wellness

    Spa by Bamford, small but well-equipped gym, and in-room yoga mats

  • Food

    Local, seasonal menus with a modern British backbone at Dovetale. Everything felt fresh, light, and made to be savoured.

  • Bar, Events & Nightlife

    The bar holds its own in cocktail artistry. No thumping beats, but perfect for intimate conversation and a slow nightcap.

  • Minibar & Retail

    Locally sourced snacks, craft spirits, and a tempting selection of lifestyle goods for sale.

  • Accessibility

    Step-free access throughout, elevators to all floors, and several accessible rooms.

  • Pet Friendly

    Yes

  • Children

    Yes

  • Price

    Reassuringly expensive — the kind that’s justified by both the product and the service

  • Tel.

    +442039880055

  • Website

    Visit website

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