Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London
Situated on Hanover Square, Mayfair’s oldest square, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London has been described as the sleek, younger sister to Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. Designed by the internationally renowned RSHP, it has been built using a Vierendeel structure to maximise internal space. Guests enjoy 50 spacious and luxurious guestrooms and suites, outstanding dining & bars and a sumptuous spa. A warm and inviting atmosphere radiates within this dramatic Akira Back restaurant designed by Tokyo-based Curiosity, with the elements of earth, wind, and water inspired by the local parks and squares within Mayfair, London. The breathtaking triple-height sky roof and marble, circular staircase leading into the space marries with the exquisite décor. The senses are stimulated with a dramatic steam-bent wood wall sculpture by British artist Charlie Whinney. The all-day dining Akira Back restaurant and 14-seat Dosa sees the UK debut of the acclaimed American Korean Chef Akira Back.
The Spa offers further sanctuary deep in the heart of the hotel. The 25m pool, said to be the longest indoor pool in Mayfair, sparkles with the reflection of a myriad of handblown glass wall lights, and features custom mosaic tiles that fade from refreshing light blue at one end to a soothing dark tone at the other.
The guestrooms and suite, designed by Studio Indigo, use cleverly interlocking volumes with concealed lighting to allow more generous ceiling heights. Linear LED, concealed in the wainscot panelling, gently uplight the luxurious hand-painted silk wallpaper featuring magnolia flowers, a nod to the trees found in Hanover Square, whilst the chinoiserie design is a subtle reference to the hotel’s Group oriental heritage.
All the lighting uses Dim to Warm technology, transitioning from a bright fresh scene in the morning to a warm cosy candlelit atmosphere in the evening, ideal for relaxing after a hard day shopping!
Owner: Clivedale
Operator: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Architect: RSHP
Interior Design Guestrooms: Studio Indigo
Interior Design Public Areas: Curiosity
Photography: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair; photographer: George Apostolidis