Originally Posted by
EuropeanPete
I would say the Langham Hotel is a league above the May Fair hotel in terms of service - and whilst I haven't checked I always assumed that was true for pricing as well.
Re: pricing, you're right. The BAR at the Langham is roughly double that of the May Fair for my dates, though I've got the May Fair booked on points and the Langham booked on a pretty steep discount.
Originally Posted by
EuropeanPete
The May Fair is modern and relatively slick, but along with the bar scene (and that of Nobu and Novikov on Berkeley St) it's more like an upmarket W catering to a rather obnoxious crowd. The Langham reminds me more of a Park Hyatt.
I really appreciate this analogy. It's very difficult to find perspective between the two properties simply by looking at photos, and this is very helpful. Thanks!
Originally Posted by
EuropeanPete
I think it's debatable as to which location is better. The May Fair is in the centre of the Mayfair district which is clearly more expensive. On the upside it's closer to Buckingham Palace, Park Lane, the Ritz, Fortnam and Mason and Green and Hyde Parks.
The Langham is close to Oxford Street, Soho, Regents Park and roughly equidistant to shopping on Bond Street.
Thanks for this. There are a couple of activities we're booked in for that are quite a bit closer to the May Fair, but good to know that the Langham seems to be close to other attractions.
Originally Posted by
EuropeanPete
Disclaimer: I'm a Londoner and so tend not to actually stay in the hotels. I have hung around at the May Fair after putting up my parents there a couple of years ago and the Langham is my local 5* hotel for spending time in. It also means I'm scornful of the kind of places only full of rich Russian oligarchs and Arabs despite being quite popular on here.
Noted
Thanks again!