Claridge's A 5 star hotel in London

Victorian and art-deco grandeur in Mayfair On a prominent corner in Mayfair, Claridge’s is 1 block from Bond Street boutiques and 1 half-mile from West End theaters. The seven-story hotel has 203 spacious guestrooms, individually designed in either Victorian or art-deco style. Claridge’s offers three bars, two restaurants, meticulously restored period décor, and a health club with beauty treatments.

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Dining at the Claridge's

Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s - Reservations are essential at this immensely popular fine-dining restaurant, named after its celebrity chef. Dozens of extravagantly large, multi-tiered lampshades hang over the purple dining chairs and are reflected in art-deco mirrors on the marble walls. Contemporary European cuisine is served for lunch and dinner. A chef’s table in the kitchen may be reserved for up to six people to enjoy a meal prepared by Gordon Ramsay himself.

The Foyer - With its silver wrought-iron designs, art-deco mirrors, and huge light sculpture shimmering with 800 hand-blown glass pieces, the Foyer is a memorable yet casual setting for breakfast, morning coffee, afternoon tea, or cocktails. A light menu is also available for lunch and dinner. A duet plays classics and soft jazz from lunchtime onwards.

The Reading Room - Just off the Foyer, and serving from the same menus, the Reading Room has a more intimate feel, with muted colors, dimmed lights, leather-clad columns, and high-backed banquettes of cushioned velvet. The suede walls are adorned with large framed photos of Claridge’s many distinguished guests.

Claridge’s Bar - Open until 1 AM, this bar is popular with the media crowd, and is a good place to talk and to enjoy a drink or a light meal from the menu of international dishes. Decor features burgundy upholstery, sage walls, and ceiling pendants of green glass.

Macanudo Fumoir - An intimate bar, faithfully decorated in art-deco style, with leather-and-marble walls, and rich purple upholstery. A vast humidor is packed with cigars, and guests may store their own cigars in the humidor’s separate compartments.

Attractions near this hotel

Bond Street shopping - 1 block
Bond Street Underground (subway) - 3 blocks
Oxford Street shopping - 3 blocks
West End theaters - 0.5 miles
Buckingham Palace - 1 mile
Houses of Parliament - 1.5 miles
London Eye - 2 miles

London Heathrow Airport (LHR): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 28 miles.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW): Approximate driving time is 50 minutes and distance is 52 miles.

Getting there: Claridge’s is located in the Mayfair district. Express trains travel from both airports into central London, for transfers to taxis or the Underground. The Underground station nearest the hotel is Bond Street, three blocks away. Taxis are best hailed with the assistance of the hotel porter.

Getting around: Although parking facilities are located nearby, there are heavy fines for drivers who forget to pay new tolls for driving into central London. Traffic is difficult even for the seasoned driver. Best bet: taxis or the Underground.

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