Find Historic Hotels in Mayfair from CA $347

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites during your vacation in Mayfair. Be sure to check out the array of shops 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 WiFi. Buckingham Palace is a short 10-minute walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include Mermaid Suite Hotel and InterContinental London Park Lane, an IHG Hotel.

In Mayfair, there are 345 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

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

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Mayfair, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Mayfair, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.