Striking 18th-century Georgian facade
Sumptuous neo-classical interiors, especially the lobby
Set in the heart of London next to the U.S. Embassy
Two quality restaurants and an inviting bar
Fully equipped business center
Cozy rooms with flat-screen TVs and electric kettles
Small on-site fitness center
Many rooms are in need of refresh
Ambience on the stiff side
Wi-Fi is expensive
The Millennium Hotel London Mayfair is an upscale, 336-room property set right on Grosvenor Square in the heart of London. Beyond its striking facade and impressive neo-classical lobby area, the rooms are pretty standard at best, and many are in need of a refresh. An award-winning restaurant is a plus -- though there are plenty of other eateries nearby -- and the hotel is well equipped for business guests. All in all, rates are pretty good for the swanky Mayfair location, but don't expect too much from the generic rooms.
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Scene
Hotel with striking, stately facade and neo-classically styled interiors
With its 18th-century Georgian facade lined with tall neo-classical columns, stone balustrades, and wrought iron railings, the Millennium Hotel London Mayfair immediately presents itself as a striking, stately property. Once a duchess's private residence and the location where Wellington's victory over Napoleon was announced, the building features regal interiors of gilded coving, golden chandeliers, and polished marble, all of which allude to its rich historical past. The ambience is English aristocratic and heavy on neo-classical chic -- antique furnishings standing primly to attention under ornate mirrors and colonial etchings of officers on horseback. For this reason clientele tend towards business types and older, well-heeled tourists, as well as the odd American diplomat due to its proximity to the U.S. embassy.
Location
Set in the heart of swanky Mayfair, next to the American Embassy
The hotel is located right on Grosvenor Square in the upscale Mayfair area of central London. The US Embassy is literally steps away, while the busy shopping thoroughfare of Oxford Street is two blocks away. The nearest Tube stop is Bond Street two blocks away which is on the Central and Jubilee lines and connects all over the capital. A brisk five minutes walk away is the more peaceful expanse of Hyde Park, while Marble Arch is about 10 minutes away on foot.
Rooms
Conservative decor in need of a makeover and standard amenities
The hotel has an impressive 336 rooms spread over seven floors, all of which are decorated in an English style with antique-style furnishings, muted tones, and generally conservative interior design. All come with flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and air-conditioning, but Wi-Fi not only isn't free but is expensive. Bathrooms are clean and some are finished in marble, though they offer little beyond the norm and can be quite small. Many rooms and bathrooms feel tired and are in need of a makeover.
Features
Award-winning restaurant and notorious bar
The hotel has two restaurants on-site: AVISTA, which serves award-winning Italian food, and Shogun, serving up a range of Japanese dishes. The gentlemen's club-style Palm Bar serves afternoon tea and evening drinks and is infamous as the setting of the "Litvinenko incident," where a Russian defector was poisoned in 2006. There is also a fully-equipped business center on-site, together with plenty of conference and meeting facilities. Fitness junkies can use the small on-site gym.
