The 9 best hotels in Mayfair

No.5 is that kind of understated luxury hotel. Tucked away behind Bond Street, you'll find a building housing 12 super-stylish, self-sufficient suites, each one offering total privacy, daily housekeeping and a 24-hour concierge. Take your pick of suits ranging from one to three bedrooms and all have fully-equipped kitchens, Hypno beds, bathrooms overflowing with REN toiletries and Nespresso machines. 

Touting itself as London's first hotel, Brown's history harks back all the way to 1837 and you can see that in the way it has retained some of its classic features whilst also showing off contemporary additions. Bedrooms and suites are designed by Olga Polizzi, with olive green, mustard and browns at the forefront. Well-appointed marble bathrooms include Heeley toiletries. Enjoy a quintessentially British afternoon tea in The English Tea Room or sip fine cocktails at The Donovan Bar. 

The exuberant Chesterfield is perched equidistant from Oxford Street and Buckingham Palace, making it an ideal spot for tourists. It oozes traditional British charm – a wood panelled lobby with ornamented pillars, old oil paintings, chandelier and palms and heavy drapes and leather. Rooms range from floral and feminine to darker tones, all furnishined with fine fabrics and furnishings. 

If shimmering art deco glamour is your bag, Claridge’s has it in shedloads, with elegant modern touches and intuitive, highly-tailored service. You'll find attention to detail throughout the hotel, from the ’30s-inspired cocktails at the Fumoir to the smart grey stained-glass skylights of Michelin-starred Fera and even the breathtaking rooms and suites. An airy, modern gym and juice bar sit on the sixth floor. 

The Connaught has been accomodating tourists and locals alike since 1897. Bedrooms – in delicate pales – are unique, each with a king-size bed, mood lighting, cashmere throws and Italian linens. Sip mouth-watering cocktails at Connaught Bar or Coburg Bar, and tuck into regional French flavours at Hélène Darroze’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant. Get a proper pampering at Aman Spa, which offers healing treatments drawn from the traditions of Asia and the Americas. 

Mayfair is pretty synonymous with the high glam Dorcester. When you book a room at this illustrious spot, you'll find luxurious white marble bathrooms, fluffy bathrobes, and scenic views across Hyde Park. Alain Ducasse serves fine French cuisine with three Michelin stars, and indulgent aftenoon teas are served in The Promenade. Even their indulgent spa has its own blissful spot for light bites or tea – the aptly named Spatisserie. 

Flemings' hotel rooms might be small, but boy are they chic. They are 5-star deluxe rooms reflects the hotel’s century-old history. That's right, this hotel opened in the 1850s and is the second-oldest hotel in London. So if you're looking for an antique feel, this is the place for you. You'll also find Ormer Mayfair Restaurant here, overseen by Executive Chef Sofian Msetfi.

If you're looking for somewhere with a touch of luxury and grandeur, this is the place for you. It's in the heart of Mayfair, surrounded by the parks, theatres and attractions of London’s West End – so you won't have far to get home after you've been shopping or at the theatre. As for the actual rooms, expect elegant, contemporary décor and decadent Italian marble bathrooms. As well as all the facilities you could ever need, including premium skincare brand REN toiletries, amazingly fast WIFI and Samsung TVs.

Want to get the London look, eh? Well, Nobu puts you right in the thick of it: just moments from Hyde Park, Marylebone and Mayfair. In many ways, Nobu Portman Square is completely what you’d expect. Professionals with blindingly shiny watches and rich girl hair balance laptops in the lobby, typing last-minute emails before getting a martini top-up. But it certainly lives up to the hype with its muted luxury approach that effortlessly blends Japanese sophistication with functionality. And when you're not bumping into Khloë Kardashian in the loo (we love Koko), you can enjoy the culinary delights of chef namesake Nobu Matsuhisa, where menu classics like the black cod miso, Matsuhisa sashimi salad and A5 wagyu beef are not to be passed up on. 

Time Out Tip: Grab your spot on one of Nobu’s world-leading pilates classes led by Marsha Lindsay. There's even a ‘stretch and a sushi’ package. What better way to refuel?