Located on a prominent corner in prestigious Mayfair, a fashionable district in London's West End, the Claridge's hotel in London, England, is within walking distance of exclusive shopping and restaurants, as well as the American Embassy. Favored throughout history by royalty, the hotel sits close to the fashion houses and art galleries on Bond Street. For a cluster of boutique stores and restaurants that are more unusual than the retail giants of the nearby bustling Oxford Street, guests can take the short journey to St. Christopher's Place.
The Claridge's main entrance leads into an impressive marble front hall with open fires, tall mirrors and art deco ironwork. The hotel foyer, designed by acclaimed architect Thierry Despont, contains liveried footmen and offers evening entertainment by the Hungarian Quartet. Traditional English afternoon tea is served is served in the adjacent Reading Room.

Claridge's is home to several of London's most celebrated restaurants and bars, including Gordon Ramsay, which is named after London's three star Michelin chef who runs this exclusive dining area. With dozens of extravagantly large, multi tiered lampshades, Gordon Ramsay features original art deco mirrored murals with bronzed and gilt metal doors. The Foyer, with its silver wrought iron designs, art deco mirrors and huge light sculpture shimmering with 800 hand blown glass pieces, offers a more casual setting and light menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Relaxation options at the Claridge's include the Olympus Health and Fitness Suite, which houses a gym and steam showers and offers health and beauty treatments. The hotel also boasts a ballroom and several banquet rooms.

The seven story Claridge's contains 203 guestrooms and suites, along with two penthouse apartments. Guestrooms include satellite television, direct dial telephones with voice mail, dial up Internet access, bathrobes, minibars and designer toiletries.

Please Note:
The Foyer will be closed for breakfast on Christmas Day.