Central but quiet location in posh Mayfair
Near Hyde Park and Oxford Street shopping
Housed in a charming Victorian building with posh interiors
Attractive, modern apartment-style units with full kitchens
Large marble bathrooms with White Company toiletries
Tech amenities include wide-screen HDTVs and iPod docks
All units include washer/dryers and irons
Daily housekeeping service
Free Wi-Fi
Lack of reception staff can be inconvenient
No restaurant, bar, spa, or fitness center on site
Property lacks any common spaces for guests to mingle
No on-site parking
Located on a Victorian-era mews with ultra-chic surroundings, the Go Native Mayfair is a set of 11 upscale, fully serviced apartments. This Mayfair branch of the Go Native chain is an unexpected find in a neighborhood where five-star hotels, couture brands, and world-renowned restaurants dominate, and it's a four-minute walk from Hyde Park. The attractive, modern one- and two-bedroom units include full kitchens, laundry facilities, and large marble bathrooms. The smart units are perfect for families and those who like to feel like locals, but they’re quite expensive and lack amenities and on-site staff. For a more traditional hotel setup in the same neighborhood, travelers may prefer the Flemings Mayfair, with modern sensibilities and an on-site bar, restaurant, and fitness center.
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Scene
Smart renovated apartments but no on-site staff behind the elegant Victorian-era facade
Built in 1890, the townhouse holding Go Native Mayfair is a remnant of Victorian London with its white-trimmed, burnt-red brick mews, bay windows, and steep roof pitches. Inside, the nicely renovated space has marble tiled flooring, striped staircase carpeting, and framed sketches of 1890s architecture and fashion alongside more contemporary art. Independent travelers appreciate the freedom that these full-service apartments allow: preparing meals, doing laundry in the unit, coming and going without the watchful gaze of reception staff. The flipside is that the building has no lobby, common area, or front desk staff. The “reception” area consists of a 24-hour, security-coded front door, and a safe in the entryway from which guests pick up their room keys. The straightforward, self-serve check-in process and no-frills setup make it easy to feel like a local rather than a visitor, though some guests may miss the convenience of on-site staff. Travelers arriving by car should note that there is limited vehicular access at the front of the hotel.
Location
On a quiet street in London’s ritzy Mayfair
In the heart of the posh Mayfair neighborhood known as “Royal London,” the Go Native Mayfair takes up real estate in one of the city’s glitziest areas, with many well-respected restaurants nearby. Though centrally located, the hotel is tucked on a quiet street, shielded from traffic but close to the action. Five-minute walks lead to Hyde Park and Marble Arch, while it’s 11 minutes by foot to world-famous Oxford Street shopping. Major London attractions are easily accessible within 15 to 40 minutes by tube (aka subway) or bus. The hotel is a six-minute walk from two tube stations and a four-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. Heathrow Airport is 30 minutes away using the tube and the Heathrow Connect train service, and a 45- to 50-minute drive. Gatwick Airport is an hour and 30 minutes away by car, or an hour away by public transport. - 15 minutes to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey via public transport
Rooms
Sleek apartment units with modern amenities and fully equipped kitchens
The one- and two-bedroom apartments at the Go Native Mayfair are a modern counterpoint to the building's classic exteriors. A neutral color palette of creams, slate grays, and black keeps the overall look clean and tasteful. The furnishings are sleek and the decor uncluttered and minimalistic, with splashes of color and personality from bold accent cushions, faux-fur bedspreads, and uniquely British pieces that add a touch of vintage style. Most bedrooms are carpeted, while thin, textured rugs cover patches of the light oak-wood flooring in the living and dining areas. Each apartment comes with one half-bath and one full bathroom, with marble-topped sinks and shower/tub combos; some higher-category rooms feature additional walk-in showers. Bathrooms are stocked with hairdryers and luxury White Company toiletries. All apartments include wide-screen HDTVs with cable/satellite, safes, iPod docks, washer/dryer units, ironing equipment, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning -- still a rarity for the typical London apartment. The fairly spacious kitchens are equipped with microwaves, full refrigerators and freezers, ovens, and dishwashers complete with dishwashing tablets and soaps. Coffee-and-tea-making facilities are provided, along with a full range of basic cooking utensils, pots and pans, and flatware.
Features
Self-serve setup offers few hotel-style amenities but free Wi-Fi
Aimed at providing that “home away from home” experience, the Go Native Mayfair lacks the regular amenities of a traditional hotel. A pool, on-site restaurants, breakfast service, business and fitness centers won’t be found here, though a nearby local gym offers guests a discounted rate. The closest grocery store is a four-minute walk away, convenient for in-room dining needs. Daily housekeeping service is available; for other services guests need to call a 24-hour guest-support line. Guests who stay at the apartments for more than 14 days also receive a welcome basket with snacks from a local gourmet deli. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
