Washington Mayfair Hotel Blog

Experience our Mayfair Hotel Near Green Park London

Green Park neighbours Buckingham Palace and deserves a place on your list of top London sightseeing spots. Washington Mayfair enjoys a prime Mayfair location meaning Green Park is practically on our doorstep. Join the millions of people that enjoy the tranquil beauty of this prime green space in central London. The Green Park is perfect for relaxing activities such as sunbathing or enjoying a picnic. A favourite activity of many tourists and locals is to hire one of the iconic green and white striped deck chairs. These can be booked online at the Park Deck Chairs website.

Green Park is the perfect spot for getting the blood pumping with a brisk walk or run through this beautiful green space. You cannot help but feel the worries of life fade away as you pound along the pedestrian paths. As you explore Green Park look out for the many famous landmarks such as the Canada Memorial, Bomber Command Memorial, Memorial Gates, Canada Gate and the section of the The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk that runs through Green Park.

To reach Green Park from Washington Mayfair Hotel follow the directions on the Google Map below:

Regent Street August 2015 Food Festival

Embark on a culinary voyage of discovery this August with the Regent Street August Food festival. Sample some of the very best in fine dining in London. Get your wristband and explore the variety of offers, amazing cocktails and gastronomic treats on offer at the finest Regent Street bars, restaurants & hotels.

The Washington Mayfair is a casual stroll away from the Regent Street August Food festival and offers its own selection of fine dining and accommodation options. For the summer we have some tempting accommodation specials so that you can get the best Regent Street August Food festival expereince.

4th Night Free Offer

Enjoy London this summer with our amazing summer deal. Stay four nights and only pay for three.

Rate includes VAT and WIFI access. Discount applied to nightly rate at time of booking. Full Prepayment required. Non-Cancellable, Non-Refundable. Subject to availability

Click Here To Book Now & Save

Summer Breakfast Offer

Celebrate summer in London with our great website only flexible rate.

Enjoy a complimentary Full English Buffet breakfast when booking this special offer. Rate includes VAT, Full English Breakfast and WIFI access. Free upgrade to next room category subject to availability.

Click Here To Book Now & Save

Experience London’s Parks This Summer

London’s Parks offer a calm oasis in amongst the hustle and bustle of the city and in the summer they really come alive. Washington Mayfair enjoys an ideal location to enjoy some of the best London parks so here is a brief guide to get the most out of London’s Parks this summer.

Just a few moments from Washington Mayfair Hotel lie Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’s Park. Each have their own unique character and host different summer events.

What To Do In Hyde Park This Summer

Hyde Park is one of the largest London parks and offers a large number attractions to enjoy. This is best done on a bicycle so why not hire a Boris or other bike and whizz along the the pathways that criss-cross the various green spaces. Stop at The Serpentine and admire the beautiful white swans. Take a dip at Lansbury’s Lido or if you don’t fancy the idea of getting wet hire a rowing boat.

Pack or buy a pre-packed picnic and bring along a blanket to enjoy in the cool shade of the ancient trees of the Park. Be sure to visit Kensington Palace and Gardens at the western border of Hyde Park.

What To Do In Green Park This Summer

At the South Eastern corner of Hyde Park lies Green Park. The smallest London Park, Green Park borders Buckingham Palace and the Buckingham Palace Gardens. Green Park is perfect for picnics and very popular for sunbathing. Grab a deckchair and soak up the sun with Constitution Hill and Buckingham Palace in the background. Deck chairs are available for hire in Green Park from March through to October.

What To Do In St James’s Park This Summer

St James’s Park is the oldest London park and is at the heart of ceremonial London, providing the background for special pageants such as Trooping the Colour. Catch the Prudential Ride London on the 1st and 2nd August and the changing of the guard at 11:00am daily and 10:00am on Sundays outside the Horse Guard building.

Washington Mayfair is located in Curzon Street which mean these 3 London parks are literally on the hotel’s doorstep. The hotel offers 178 bedrooms and suites perfect for a summer stay in London. Speak to one of our staff about how to get the best out of the nearby London parks.

Lets hold thumbs from some sizzling summer weather and enjoy the best of London’s parks!

Afternoon Tea In Mayfair, London

For many surviving a day without coffee is a step too far but with our traditional English afternoon tea selection you will scarcely have a chance to miss it. The traditional afternoon tea is thought to have been the idea of Ann Duchess of Bedford who created the concept of afternoon tea to stave of the hunger pangs between lunch and dinner. Mayfair is well known as one the best places in London to enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea and so why not round off a day of shopping or sightseeing in the local area with a traditional afternoon tea in Mayfair at Madison’s. Choose from a selection of delicious sandwiches and warm scones with Cornish clotted cream and preserves. Top this all off with a choice of freshly baked pastries served with the infusion of your choice or a classic pot of English tea.

For the ultimate luxury afternoon tea, spoil yourself with a glass of chilled Louis Dornier Champagne with our champagne afternoon tea. Seasonal and themed Afternoon Tea menus are also on offer throughout the year.

Afternoon Tea Special Offer

For a limited time if you email us on info@washington-mayfair.co.uk and mention that you have seen the promotion on our website, we will upgrade your Mayfair Afternoon Tea to the Champagne Afternoon Tea for no extra charge!