Westbury Mayfair Hotel

Location. The Westbury Mayfair Hotel counts Versace, Tiffany's, Armani and Burberry as its exclusive Mayfair-district neighbors in London, England. Bond Street shops are located one-half block away, and the Oxford Circus Underground Station provides convenient transportation two blocks from this property.

Hotel Features. The hotel lobby is designed with modern floral masterpieces and Gucci windows dressed with Swarovski crystal. The Restaurant Artisan serves breakfasts, lunches and dinners that feature modern European dishes with southern French flair. Culinary preparations include local and organic produce. Tables are dressed with white-linen tablecloths, Villeroy and Boch bone china, and Wedgwood silverware. The bar highlights an extensive list of sommelier-selected wines. The Polo Bar serves domestic and international drinks, and light snacks. Signature drinks include black-cherry and lavender martinis. The lobby hosts traditional afternoon tea service. Four function rooms accommodate up to 120 people, and a business centre offers fax and photocopy services. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee. The complimentary 24-hour fitness centre houses rowing machines, a treadmill, step and ski machines, and men's and women's showers and steam rooms. A Clefs d'Or concierge addresses reservation and tour requests.

Guestrooms. The seven-story Westbury Mayfair Hotel offers 249 guestrooms, most with Bond Street balcony views. Beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton linens, duvets, and accent pillows and throws. Private bathrooms contain makeup mirrors, shower/tub combinations and Molton Brown toiletries. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is offered, for a fee. Electrical adapters are available. Separate sitting areas feature desks.

Expert Tip. Burlington Arcade is located one block south of the hotel. The arcade features jewelry stores, boutique shops and purveyors of antiques. A traditionally uniformed constable lends a sense of British decorum to the arcade premises.