The Washington Mayfair Hotel is a distinguished hotel with a history dating back to 1913. Much renovated since then, the hotel retains however, its original Art Deco exterior including some beautiful but understated bas relief and decorative features on the upper floors.

The hotel was opened just before the start of the Great War and was immediately taken over by the Ladies United Services Club who used the property as a base as they assisted at Victoria Station in the repatriation of wounded soldiers returning from the Front.

Returning to its original use as an hotel at the end of the war, The Washington Mayfair Hotel became the base of many colourful historical characters and professionals. In the 1950’s, notable characters such as the famous Italian painter, Pietro Annigoni, American Socialite, Laura Corrigan and American actress Tallulah Bankhead dined and stayed at the then named, Hotel Washington. It also had a considerable reputation as a musical venue and in 1953 the singer David Whitfield was discovered there and went on to stardom after some time as resident singer.

More recently, the hotel was taken over and has been run privately since 1997. To celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2007 the owners began a significant update and redecoration of the hotel which, on completion in 2008 will ensure the continuation of The Washington Mayfair as one of the premier hotels in London.

Keep an eye on the Press pages for information with regard to the status of the refurbishment and events to celebrate the changes.