Flemings Hotel in London Review

Today I want to share my Flemings hotel in London review with you. One of oldest established hotels in Mayfair, Flemings dates back to 1851 and is one of the few remaining privately-owned hotels in London that’s remained in the same family for over 40 years.

After three weeks of traveling in Asia, I was ready to return to London. But when my flight touched down at Heathrow at 4:30am, the dark, damp reality of winter had me wanting to be off traveling again.

As a partial concession to this desire, I accepted an invitation to do a complimentary hotel stay in exchange for a Flemings hotel in London review.

I looked forward to a one-night staycation in Mayfair to indulge my denial of being back in the cold. It’s one of the best areas to stay in London, after all.

My Mayfair staycation started out that afternoon. I was welcomed at Flemings, a boutique hotel consisting of 13 adjoining Georgian townhouses just off Piccadilly on Half Moon Street.

Flemings Hotel Rooms

My room at Flemings hotel in London was one of 129 guest rooms and suites (not to mention 10 apartments of one to three bedrooms).

It featured a king-size bed, a desk, a love seat, and a mirrored wardrobe, all done in soft grays and purples.

The spacious bathroom had a stand-alone bathtub as well as a separate shower, and the cosmetics were made by Gilchrist & Soames.

The whole space was warm and inviting, and I didn’t hesitate to drop my bags and relax on the soft sofa as soon as I walked in.

As an extra treat, there were two Primrose Bakery cupcakes awaiting my arrival. In a post-traveling effort to stop indulging my inner glutton, I ate one and shared the other with a friend.

Local Area in Mayfair

That same friend and I braved the cold and ventured out of Flemings hotel to find a restaurant for dinner in Mayfair.

First we tried a place I’d enjoyed eggs Benedict many times at brunch but had yet to try for dinner. Unfortunately it was fully booked for the evening.

Undeterred, we made our way to Shepherd Market, a Georgian-era area with small cobblestone streets, a cluster of pubs, and an array of shops and restaurants.

It’s one of my favorite places in Mayfair, and I’d spent many evenings with friends at Ye Grapes, Sofra, and around the corner at Mamounia Lounge on Curzon Street.

My friend suggested dinner at Le Boudin Blanc, which—as the name suggests—is a French restaurant in Shepherd Market. My internal clock was still on Singapore time, and I wasn’t very hungry when I arrived.

However, my unfailing ability to ingest large quantities of good food no matter my appetite didn’t let me down. I enjoyed the coq au vin and the bottle of red Burgundy we shared.

After dinner we were in need of a walk in Mayfair to burn off some of the heavy French calories. We headed down Piccadilly, passing Green Park and The Ritz, then turned onto St James’s.

I’ve always loved the street for its beautiful historic architecture and achingly traditional men’s shops.

As we walked down towards Pall Mall, we stopped to window shop at a luggage store where leather bags and cases beckoned our inner travelers.

After saying good-bye to my friend, I fell into bed at Flemings hotel in London and slept surprisingly well despite my jet lag.

I woke up to some noises in the hall in the morning, probably as a result of my room being right at the top of a flight of stairs.

Flemings Hotel Breakfast

I took my time getting ready, then headed downstairs for breakfast. The restaurant featured a dark autumn color scheme and black leather banquettes. The buffet breakfast was simple, but I enjoyed my yogurt, croissant, and tea.

The only thing I didn’t enjoy was the hostess, who was rather brusque in her demeanor. So much so, in fact, that the couple next to me complained to the manager, who comped their meal.

Hotel Tour

Things looked up after breakfast, when I was taken on a tour of Flemings hotel with someone much more friendly. There I got to see a variety of guest rooms, all of which were decorated in different styles.

From traditional decor with tartan accents to ultra-contemporary design with stark white interiors, there was something for every taste.

In addition, the room sizes ranged from standard hotel rooms to three-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and their own private entrance at the back of Flemings hotel.

After the guest rooms I was shown a large conference room and The Drawing Room, with its walls full of books. The latter was a space guests could use for casual meetings or afternoon tea, cupcakes, and champagne.

Downstairs was Manetta’s Bar, which featured a sleek space for sipping cocktails in Mayfair in style.