The Mayfair Townhouse London

The name is actually a charming bit of understatement — the Mayfair Townhouse is not one Georgian townhouse, but an entire row of them, fifteen in all, on the eye-wateringly posh Half Moon Street, adjacent to Green Park. And while certain other parts of Mayfair are far too rich to have a discernible personality, this hotel is up to its neck in colorful, memorable character, making much of its Oscar Wilde associations and packed with whimsical art and design objects, many featuring the fox motif that’s the hotel’s graphic mascot.

Rooms and suites are a romantic blend of period details and contemporary design, full of rich, saturated colors and vibrant graphic patterns. There’s more than a touch of country-house atmosphere, and the tangible luxuries are formidable, from high-end mattresses to custom bath products. They start out lavish enough, and by the time you’re in the suites, you’re experiencing comforts far beyond the reach of most boutique hotels.

Further underscoring the Mayfair Townhouse’s playful flamboyance is the Dandy Bar, a club-style bar with an impressively idiosyncratic wine list and a cocktail menu to match. And while there isn’t a restaurant in the traditional sense, breakfast is served in the Club Room, and the Dandy Bar has its own all-day menu.