5 Curzon Street, Mayfair — a three-minute walk from Green Park Underground. Rates from £235 per night.
An Introduction
The Washington Mayfair Hotel opened in 1913, which makes it one of the longest-standing hotels in Mayfair — a neighbourhood that doesn't lack for history. More than a century of continuous operation is a meaningful credential, particularly in a district where new luxury properties open and close with some regularity.
The hotel has been renovated and updated multiple times across its lifetime, and the result is a property that manages to preserve genuine character without feeling frozen in time. Art Deco bas-relief features on the exterior — original to the building — are listed, meaning they are protected and cannot be altered.
It's a hotel that knows what it is, and doesn't try to be something else.
The hotel's name — and the naming of its signature suites and event spaces — carries a deliberate transatlantic resonance, drawing on the historical connection between Britain and America. For American guests in particular, staying in a hotel that wears this heritage explicitly creates a sense of place that more anonymous luxury properties can't replicate.
The Washington Mayfair is classified as a 4-star hotel. That classification matters for setting expectations accurately. What it does offer at the 4-star level is well-executed: comfortable rooms, attentive service, good dining, and a location that most 5-star properties in outer zones can only envy.
Three minutes to Green Park
Underground access
Jubilee, Victoria and Piccadilly lines — between them covering the entire tube network efficiently.
Art Deco heritage, 1913
Listed façade
Listed bas-relief features on the Curzon Street façade, protected and original to the building.
Perfect 100/100 walkability
On the doorstep
285 restaurants and 163 attractions within 0.3 miles of the front door.
Eleven room categories
Full spectrum
From Classic Double to Penthouse Suite — a full range for solo travellers, couples, families and VIP stays.
Madisons Restaurant and Bar
Onsite dining
À la carte dining, a signature Afternoon Tea, Madisons Bar, and lobby refreshments.
Seven event and private hire spaces
Flexible events offering
From intimate named suites to the Penthouse for exclusive private events and VIP receptions.
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Location & Getting There
Sit at 5 Curzon Street and you're a three-minute walk from Green Park Underground, steps from Piccadilly, and close enough to Hyde Park that a morning stroll becomes entirely practical. That address alone does a lot of work.
Underground
Green Park (three minutes on foot) connects the Jubilee, Victoria and Piccadilly lines. Hyde Park Corner sits eight minutes in the opposite direction as a peak-hours backup. The Victoria line puts Victoria station — with its National Rail, coach, and Gatwick Express connections — four minutes away.
Airports
London City Airport is approximately 8.5 miles from the hotel. Heathrow sits about 13.6 miles to the west, reachable directly on the Piccadilly line to Green Park in around fifty minutes — no changes, no faff.
On Foot
The Ritz is about five minutes away. Oxford Street takes around ten minutes at a brisk pace. Buckingham Palace is roughly fifteen minutes on foot. Hyde Park and St James's Park are both under a ten-minute walk.
Nearby Dining
Park Corner Brasserie, Sheesh Mayfair, The Palm Court and Umu all sit within a short walk, alongside dozens of other options in what is, frankly, one of the best neighbourhoods in London for eating out.
Seasonal Calendar
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, the West End theatre seasons, and Mayfair's own restaurant weeks all fall within comfortable walking distance.
Eleven categories, from the Mayfair-postcode entry point to a penthouse with panoramic views. Here is how they map to the guest.
The hotel's most prestigious accommodation, offering panoramic views across Mayfair. It represents the top of the range — suited to guests for whom the experience itself is the point, rather than simply a base for exploring the city.
Best suited for: special occasions, VIP stays, and guests for whom the view and the address are part of the experience.
Good-sized for central London, decorated in warm earth tones.
Best suited for: solo travellers and budget-conscious guests who want the Mayfair postcode without paying for space they won't use.
Upgraded finishes and additional space — genuinely useful if you're staying more than two nights or travelling with luggage.
Best suited for: couples on a 2–3 night stay.
A clear distinction between sleeping and living space. Particularly useful for extended stays — business travellers who need to host informal meetings in the room will appreciate the added square footage.
Best suited for: business travellers and guests on extended stays who need a proper separation between work and rest.
The premium tier below the penthouse. The George Washington Suite carries the transatlantic heritage that runs through the hotel's identity — a named connection to America's founding history.
Best suited for: premium leisure, anniversaries, and character-led stays.
The practical choice for families or travelling companions who want shared accommodation without sharing a room. Two adults travelling together for a week will find it significantly more comfortable than two separate standard rooms.
Best suited for: families or travelling companions who want shared space without a shared room.
Standard In-Room Amenities — All Categories
Regardless of category, all rooms include new air conditioning, power showers, flatscreen television, a laptop safe, complimentary high-speed WiFi, fluffy bathrobes, deluxe toiletries, a hairdryer, and complimentary tea and coffee. Every room also includes the complimentary Handy mobile phone service — free local and international calls to selected countries, plus 4G internet when you're out in the city.
Madisons Restaurant is the hotel's main dining venue, offering à la carte dining in a setting that suits both a working lunch and a proper dinner. Guests who book directly receive 15% off the menu — a discount that's easy to overlook when comparing room rates but worth factoring in if you're planning to eat in the hotel more than once.
Madisons Bar provides a relaxed lounge atmosphere for drinks and lighter bites. The kind of hotel bar that works well as a meeting point before heading out for the evening, or as a wind-down option after a long day.
The Lobby functions as an informal space for lighter refreshments. If you've arrived early and your room isn't ready, or you need somewhere quiet to take a call over a coffee, it serves that purpose well.
Afternoon Tea at The Washington Mayfair is a signature experience — and in a neighbourhood where afternoon tea is practically a civic institution, the hotel holds its own. Direct bookers receive a 2-for-1 afternoon tea offer, which at typical Mayfair pricing represents a saving of roughly £30 to £40 per person.
The Madisons spaces are also available for private dining and corporate or personal events. If you're organising a small private dinner for 10 to 20 guests in Mayfair, having a dedicated space within the hotel simplifies logistics considerably.
The case for booking directly through the hotel's official website rather than an OTA is unusually strong at The Washington Mayfair. Most hotels offer a best rate guarantee as standard; what sets this property apart is the breadth of additional perks that come with a direct booking.
Perk
Estimated Value
Best Available Rate
Rate parity guarantee
Free Room Upgrade (subject to availability)
Variable, potentially significant
Free High-Speed WiFi
Included
Full English Breakfast (per 2 guests, per night)
~£25 per person / ~£50 per night
15% Off À La Carte at Madisons
~£12 saving on a £80 dinner for two
2-for-1 Afternoon Tea
~£35 saving per booking
Total Minimum Saving (2 guests, 2 nights)
~£135+
20% off the best available flexible rate for stays of two nights or more — a meaningful discount for guests with flexible travel dates.
Progressive discounts for extended stays, particularly useful for business travellers on week-long London assignments.
Packages the hotel's most romantic elements — starting from £325 per night — a straightforward option for anniversary trips or weekend breaks.
Baseline rates start from £235 per night. Gift vouchers and the hotel's Best Rate Guarantee are available through the official website.
3.7/5
Overall TripAdvisor rating from 1,570 reviews; ranked #606 of approximately 1,200 London hotels.
4.7/5
Location Score
The hotel's standout metric — consistent across the entire review base.
Location
4.7
Cleanliness
4.1
Service
3.8
Sleep Quality
3.8
Rooms
3.6
Value
3.5
Guests return to the same point repeatedly: the address is exceptional, the walkability is real, and the access to Green Park Underground makes getting around London straightforward. Cleanliness scores above average — an encouraging signal for guests for whom hotel hygiene is a primary concern.
The value and rooms scores suggest a mid-tier 4-star experience — the rooms are comfortable and well-equipped, but guests who arrive expecting 5-star finishes at 4-star prices may recalibrate their expectations on arrival. For travellers whose primary concern is where they spend their time versus where they sleep, that trade-off is entirely rational.
Over 382 traveller photos and 202 room and suite photos have been shared by guests on TripAdvisor — a reasonably high volume of user-generated imagery that gives prospective visitors a realistic picture of what to expect.
Six of the questions most commonly asked before staying — answered honestly from the guide.
Practical Notes
Check-in from 3:00pm. Check-out by 12:00pm noon. Baggage storage available for early arrivals and late departures.
Three minutes on foot to Green Park Underground. Approximately 50 minutes on the Piccadilly line, direct, from Heathrow to Green Park.
Full English Breakfast is included for guests who book directly through the hotel's official website at washington-mayfair.co.uk. If you book via a third-party OTA (such as Booking.com or Expedia), breakfast may not be included — the specific rate conditions will vary by platform and booking type. To guarantee breakfast is included, booking direct is the straightforward answer.
Cancellation terms vary depending on the rate type selected at the time of booking. Flexible and fully refundable rates are available, which allow cancellation up to a specified point before arrival without charge. Non-flexible or promotional rates (such as the Summer Sizzler) may be non-refundable or carry stricter conditions. Always review the specific rate conditions on the booking page before confirming.
The hotel does not have its own on-site car park. Guests arriving by car are directed to the nearest NCP car parks in Mayfair, several of which are within a short walk of Curzon Street. Given the hotel's exceptional public transport links — Green Park station is three minutes on foot — the majority of guests find that a car isn't necessary for the duration of their stay.
Standard check-in is from 3:00pm and check-out is by 12:00pm noon. If you're arriving earlier in the day, the hotel offers baggage storage so you can drop your luggage and head straight out to explore. Late check-out may be available on request, subject to availability — it's worth asking the front desk the evening before departure.
The hotel's pet policy should be confirmed directly with the property before booking, as policies can vary and may be subject to conditions or additional charges. Contact the hotel via the official website to get a definitive answer before making arrangements.
The Ritz is approximately 5 minutes on foot; Oxford Street around 10 minutes; Buckingham Palace approximately 15 minutes; Hyde Park under 10 minutes; and Green Park Underground 3 minutes.
A perfect 100/100 walkability score, Art Deco heritage dating to 1913, eleven room categories, onsite dining at Madisons, and a direct booking package that adds real, quantifiable value. For business travellers, couples, international visitors, and event planners who prioritise a prestigious Mayfair address and genuine walkability, The Washington Mayfair represents strong, considered value in one of London's most coveted postcodes.
