The Connaught

At the Connaught, contemporary style meets classic character. At the heart of fashionable Mayfair, it radiates a fascinating history and oozes style through its contemporary-classic design. Dedicated staff ensure your every whim is catered for, guaranteeing a wonderfully relaxed and luxurious stay. One of London’s most prestigious hotels , it has received the award of AA Hotel of the Year 2009-2010.
It has recently benefited from a delicate restoration. Today, modern art and up-to-date technology, along with faithfully restored period features, offer visitors ultimate comfort in a designer hotel in central London.
Its exclusive restaurant Hélène Darroze at the Connaught serves Michelin-starred food from one of France’s most celebrated chefs, Hélène Darroze. And with Balenciaga and Marc Jacobs flagship stores close by, the Connaught is the ideal base for a luxury shopping trip.

Suites & rooms
Classic and contemporary details blend effortlessly across all the suites and rooms, providing 21st century luxury in grand and sumptuous surroundings.
Rooms and suites have been recently refurbished by leading designer Guy Oliver, who has paid close attention to the formality, symmetry and simplicity of the Adam-style interiors. Walls have been painted in a range of period colours including peppermint green with silver leaf and Edwardian slate, while bold white bathrooms, in Grecian Thassos marble, reflect cleanliness and purity. Bespoke and inherited furniture has been chosen to mirror the individual character of each room or luxury suite and damask silk curtains have been chosen to frame the large wide windows in many of the rooms.
In the bathrooms, solid nickel taps and built-in vanity units are notes from the Deco period, while flat screen TVs above the enamelled cast iron baths are pure indulgence. Original artwork has been chosen for each Connaught suite and room based on its unique style – resulting in an impressive and eclectic collection.

All the Connaught hotel suites have been beautifully and uniquely restored, bringing them up-to-date with state-of-the-art technology while preserving their unique character. They include bespoke, hand-painted, spacious mahogany cupboards; beds dressed in luxury Pratesi Italian linen; writing desks inlaid with special hide; remote-controlled lighting; Bose SoundDock system; an endless supply of Bamford Natural and Organic pampering products; and damask curtains thickly interlined for undisturbed slumber.
From spacious Superior Junior Suites to the magnificent views from the Eagle’s Lodge and the Apartment, to private dining for 8 in a Sutherland Suite, the Connaught has a suite to provide everyone with the ultimate in luxury living while in London.
For example, The Eagle's Lodge is tucked high up on the sixth floor of the Connaught, a nautically-inspired suite ideal for relaxation or concentration in peaceful seclusion. The Eagle’s Lodge is designed to resemble the cabin of a luxury 1930s yacht. The fan of rooms is set on a slight curve, offering 270° views over the London skyline. With its crisp bed linen in white and Navy blue, porthole details and oil paintings of sailing ships, the Eagle’s Lodge transports you effortlessly away from the London bustle.

The Terrace Suite is a brand-new suite overlooking the largest terrace in Mayfair, stunningly landscaped by six-time Chelsea gold medallist Tom Stuart-Smith. The suite has its own private elevator access which opens onto a sky-lit black and white marble entrance hall. Double doors lead to a spacious living area with a specially commissioned travertine fireplace, hardwood floor, built-in library, working area and wet bar. Thus it makes the perfect choice for longer or extended stays.
It has a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, an 89 square-metre landscaped terrace, authentic artwork by contemporary British painters, and a total floor space of 140 square metres.

Hélène Darroze at the Connaught

Espelette
Espelette offers brasserie-style dining in a relaxed atmosphere, with an all-day menu. Its cosy and friendly interiors, in the shape of a stunning new conservatory created by visionary New York designers, look out onto sweeping views of Mount Street, so that you can watch the Mayfair world go by. It is the ideal place to sample some of Hélène Darroze’s informal signature dishes, as well as the finest Kir Royale in London.
You can also enjoy Mayfair afternoon tea in style and comfort.
Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, every day.
Menu suggestions: Country-style pâté, onions and gherkins in vinegar; Pike quenelles, Nantua sauce, and Basmati rice timbale

The Connaught Bar in Mayfair
Ultra-stylish décor and mouth-watering cocktails put the Connaught Bar in Mayfair into a league of its own. Inspired by English Cubist and Irish 1920s art, with textured walls shimmering in platinum silver leaf overlaid with dusty pink, pistachio and lilac, designer David Collins has produced a gem of a London bar. The cocktail menu is a fusion of tradition and innovation, with exclusive vintages and limited edition champagnes, spirits and liqueurs. You cannot fail to be dazzled by the meticulous attention to detail that goes into making what you sip. Served alongside tempting cocktails is a range of Hélène Darroze culinary creations inspired by the south west of France.
Open from Monday to Saturday, 4p.m.-1a.m.

The Coburg Bar in Mayfair
The Coburg Bar is a traditional London bar with a modern designer twist. Its interiors create a quiet, intimate, relaxed and inviting atmosphere. It was voted Best bar in London by Time Out Magazine in May 2008. Parisian designer India Mahdavi has merely added to the comfort of the Coburg Bar with her contemporary enhancements. The old Connaught wingback chairs are still there, but re-upholstered in velvet with black fringing. The rich burgundy, purple and mink colours of the seating complement the inviting wood-panelled interior, and black and white cameos by Julian Opie grace the panelling on either side of the fireplace.
This is a bar in which to enjoy fine wines, cognacs, champagne and expertly-made cocktails spanning three centuries. Even if you don’t have a cocktail, take a look at the Bacchanology menu, which provides a history lesson into the origins of each drink.
The Coburg Bar is open every day from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., except on Sunday and Monday when it closes at 11 p.m.

Afternoon tea in Mayfair
At Connaught, afternoon tea is served in the tranquil Espelette. Choose from a wide selection of teas from Imperial Earl Grey to French Vanilla to Sencha Genmai Cha. Afternoon tea treats include a mouth-watering selection of finger sandwiches, fresh scones from the Connaught Bakery, delicious cakes and tarts, pastries including Tiramisu tart, shot glasses of Coca Cola jelly, rice crispies and much more... Tea is served every day from 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., except on Saturday and Sundays when it is available starting from 2.30 p.m.

Concierge & butler
From the moment you arrive at the Connaught hotel in Mayfair, its bespoke butler and concierge services are on hand to make sure all your needs are taken care of – both inside and outside the hotel.
With this personalised service, imbued with a combination of traditional values and contemporary knowledge, Connaught butlers ensure that your stay runs smoothly, whether you’re travelling alone, as a couple, or as a family. As soon as you’ve checked in, your butler will be ready to welcome you to your suite and introduce you to all its facilities. During your stay, the Connaught butlers will cater to your every whim, using their extensive knowledge of everything from sartorial matters to IT, and delivering room service whenever you want it. And with their finger-on-the-pulse knowledge of London, our concierge team of experts will look after you from the moment you arrive, giving you the best advice on things to see and do in the capital.

Aman Spa London
The Aman Spa at the Connaught hotel is a luxury day spa hallmarked by an atmosphere of calm. It is a place to focus on your holistic wellbeing, with a perfect setting featuring candlelit treatment rooms, each with private dressing area and steam room, and a double treatment room for couples or friends. Ambient music is selected carefully for complete relaxation, enhanced by a herbal infusion before your treatment starts.
The Aman experience draws inspiration from ancient cultures and traditions to create revitalising treatments, such as massages, body treatments and healing therapies. A range of procedures are offered to reflect the wellness traditions of a number of Aman resorts’ locations, namely China, Thailand, India and the Americas.

As an example, the Americas-inspired treatment focuses on grounding the body energetically and physically using ancient Navajo techniques. Cleansing herbs such as sage and cedar help release muscular tension and promote a quiet mind and restorative sleep patterns. The differing moments of the treatment include a foot bath with Navajo herbs, cedar smudging, foot and leg grounding massage, red clay body wrap with Navajo herbs, river rock stone massage, and crystal clearing.
Also interesting are the shorter, quicker treatments such as the Aman spa “to-go” treatment, which gets you ready for your travels, loosening up your joints, shoulders, neck and back, and sending you off with a kit to help prevent jet-lag! This treatment is performed clothed, designed for a quick stop before you leave.
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Fitness centre, swimming pool and steam room
The fitness centre at the Aman Spa gives you space to focus on yourself and your body. It’s small and secluded, with a wonderful sense of privacy, with top-quality gym equipment, free weights and personal training. The music is exhilarating but non-intrusive. Carefully selected drinks and fruit keep your energy high. The specialist personal trainers create a workout expertly tailored around your fitness goals. For physical and mental balance, work one-on-one with the yoga teacher in a private treatment room.
In the luxurious indoor heated swimming pool and steam room, water tumbles gently down the dark granite walls of the pool, and is constantly refreshed by the natural ionising system. In the steam room, breathe in the scent of essential oils such as eucalyptus, chosen by the season to enhance your well-being.