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The Connaught is a five star luxury hotel situated between Grosvenor Square and Berkeley Square in exclusive Mayfair, London.

Originally named The Coburg, but renamed The Connaught in 1917 after Queen Victoria’s third son, Prince Arthur, the first Duke of Connaught. Later, in 1935 the hotel was ran almost like an English private house, under the management of Rudolph Richard offering the ultimate in comfort and service.

The hotel was acquired by the Savoy Group in 1956. In March 2007 the hotel was closed for major redevelopment work and reopened in December. With further redevelopment to be finished in 2008.

Astonishingly since 1897, there have only been six general managers of The Connaught, and this has helped this fine establishment remain one of the most special places to stay while in London.

The hotel is available for weddings and other special events.

The Connaught,
Carlos Place
Mayfair
London. W1K 2AL
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 7070

Official Site

One of London’s and the world’s most celebrated hotels, The Dorchester is located in the heart of Mayfair on Park Lane, overlooking Hyde Park. Within walking distance are the luxury shopping areas of Knightsbridge, Bond Street and London’s famous theatre district.

The Dorchester Hotel opened on 18 April 1931. It was created by Sir Malcolm McAlpine and Sir Frances Towle. During the Second World War, because of it’s modern construction, it gained a reputation as a safe place to stay. Since then, The Dorchester has seen numerous famous guests including:
Winston Churchill, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Julie Andrews, Kim Basinger, Warren Beatty, Yul Brynner, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, Tom Cruise, Judy Garland, Johnny Depp, Dame Edna Everage, Charlton Heston, Nicole Kidman, James Mason and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Peter Sellers and Kenneth Horne both died while staying at this Mayfair hotel.

Events and Weddings at the Dorchester

The Dorchester is a celebrated events and wedding venue, with 12 private dining rooms that can accommodate between five to 1,000 people.

The Dorchester
Park Lane,
London
W1K 1QA

Telephone +44 (0)20 7629 8888
Facsimile +44 (0)20 7629 8080
Website

In 1828, William Crockford established Crockfords of St James on the principles of fine dining, opulent surroundings and select membership. This exclusive Mayfair private members gaming club once enjoyed the patronage of the Duke of Wellington. For over 175 years the founding principles of Crockfords have been maintained in the elegant 18th century building in Curzon Street, Mayfair.

30 Curzon Street
London
W1J 7TN

Tel: 0207 493 7771
Fax: 0207 629 3257

Website: Crockfords Website

Claridge’s Hotel has been one of London’s finest hotels since 1898. A favourite of royalty and society, Claridge’s is situated on the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street and is within easy reach of Hyde Park, Park Lane, Bond Street and Oxford Street.

Claridge´s, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
Tel: From the UK 0808 238 0245, From the U.S.A 1 866 599 6991
Claridge´s Website

Claridge’s Resources

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