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| Mayfair in London W1 is one of the most exclusive and up market areas not only in London but in the UK as a whole. Mayfair itself is the area bounded By Oxford Street to the North, Park Lane and Hyde Park to the West, Piccadilly and Green Park to the South and Regent Street to the east. The area is in the London borough of Westminster. A mix of expensive residential properties (mostly apartments), offices and great shopping areas that include the fashion and
jewellery of Bond Street, the tourist oriented Oxford Street and the wide selection of shops, stores and cafes on Regent Street. Mayfair gets its name from the two week cattle market that took place in the area between 1686 and 1764 before being banned after complaints from residents,
the May fair market. The area as a whole was developed into a fashionable residential district in the 18th century mostly by the Grosvenor family
(they have owned property here since 1677) who still own a substantial amount of the property there.
Hotels in Mayfair have one of the highest densities for 5 star hotels of
any area in the UK. Along with Kensington and Knightsbridge this part of
London has one of the highest property costs per square footage of
anywhere in the UK. Until the second world war most of the buildings
were either residential or one of the many hotels that were erected on
and around Park Lane. Since the second world war however more and more
properties have been turned into office use. Having a Mayfair address is
quite a status symbol for any company. Also reknowned for fine downing with no less than 10 Michelin star restaurants in this one area. Mayfair is within the Congestion charge zone. >>>VIEW ALL MAYFAIR HOTELS ON A MAP |

























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