Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, the group’s second property in London opens it’s doors in one of London’s most historic neighborhoods
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair has opened in London on historic Hanover Square, where fashion, art, business and culture intersect. The sleek and boutique sister property to Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park comprises of 50 guestrooms and suites, 77 private residences, award-winning Chef Akira Back’s London restaurant debut, two bars and a beautiful spa. Designed by internationally renowned Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is the first new build in Mayfair for over a decade and brings a modern architectural approach to one of London’s most storied squares. The focus on the hotel’s fabled location informing its identity continues inside with 50 guest rooms and suites, along with 77 private residences meticulously crafted by British based Studio Indigo, who have seamlessly blended Mandarin Oriental’s Asian heritage with locally inspired elements to create a distinct identity.
Designed by internationally renowned Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is the first new build in Mayfair for over a decade and brings a modern architectural approach to one of London’s most storied squares. The focus on the hotel’s fabled location informing its identity continues inside with 50 guest rooms and suites, along with 77 private residences meticulously crafted by British based Studio Indigo, who have seamlessly blended Mandarin Oriental’s Asian heritage with locally inspired elements to create a distinct identity. Inspired by haute couture, every guest room has been imagined as a jewellery box, with a palette that includes a rich emerald green, regal maroon and tranquil turquoise, using fine timbers, marbles, soft fabrics and carpets, bespoke lighting and furniture complemented by metallic finishes in brass, bronze and gold.
The best of the East and West can also be found within the hotel’s public spaces – the reception, atrium, Akira Back restaurant, ABar Lounge, 14-seater chef’s table Dosa, private dining rooms and spa – all by Tokyo based design agency Curiosity.
This atmospheric design sets the stage for the creative culinary concepts of award-winning Chef Akira Back who makes his UK debut at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Born in Korea, raised in Colorado and having helmed some of the very best Japanese restaurants in the world, he brings a sense of adventure and boundless creativity to his culinary creations. Comprising 148 seats, including three private dining rooms, the Akira Back restaurant will offer some of his greatest hits, including the ‘AB Tuna Pizza’, a wafer-thin crunchy crust, umami aioli made with ponzu sauce, tuna sashimi, micro shiso and white truffle oil.
For indulgence of the more holistic kind, the subterranean The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair brings some dynamic firsts to the UK wellness scene. These include new to London binaural biohacking treatments, offering ‘stress release’, ‘mindfulness’, ‘awaken’ and ‘power nap’ as quick fix 22-minute experiences.