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Mandarin Oriental Mayfair sits on Hanover Square, moments from Bond Street and Oxford Street, and is the quieter, more contemporary of the group's two London houses. Suites are calm and generously laid out, the spa and swimming pool are among the best in central Mayfair, and Akira Back and ABar are downstairs for evenings that require no travel at all. Bond Street station is two minutes away with step-free Elizabeth line access, which makes days out with children unusually easy. Stays professionals care for children in-suite here and are used to the hotel's arrival procedures.
Hanover Square places you between Mayfair's galleries and the West End's shopping. Bond Street station is a two-minute walk (step-free, Elizabeth and Jubilee lines), Oxford Street and Selfridges are five minutes, Regent Street and Hamleys eight, and Soho's theatres twelve. Grosvenor Square and Berkeley Square gardens are within ten minutes, and Hyde Park is a fifteen-minute walk or five-minute taxi.
Hamleys, Regent Street — 8-min walk. Seven floors of the world's best-known toy shop. Selfridges children's department — 5-min walk. Wallace Collection — 10-min walk. Free entry; armour and Old Masters. Hyde Park & the Serpentine — 15-min walk. Diana Memorial Playground — 12-min taxi. West End family matinees — 12-min walk to Shaftesbury Avenue. The British Museum — 15-min walk. Free entry. Natural History & Science Museums — 12-min taxi. Hanover Square Garden — outside the door for a quick fresh-air break. Stays sitters are available to escort children on supervised visits to any of these destinations.
Hyde Park is a fifteen-minute walk and the closest large off-lead space. Grosvenor Square Garden and Berkeley Square Gardens are pleasant lead-only alternatives on the doorstep. The Guinea Grill in Bruton Place and The Audley on Mount Street both welcome dogs in the bar. Stays provides discreet dog-sitting and dog-walking for Mayfair guests while you shop, dine or attend meetings.
Bond Street station is two minutes away and fully step-free on the Elizabeth line, which reaches the West End, the City and Heathrow without stairs. The Wallace Collection is lift-served throughout. Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason both provide comprehensive accessibility facilities. The National Gallery is a ten-minute taxi and step-free. Stays provides companion carers and elderly care professionals for guests staying in Mayfair, arranged discreetly.
Dishoom Carnaby — 8-min walk. A family favourite. ££ Ottolenghi Marylebone — 12-min walk. £££ The Wolseley — 12-min walk. Grand all-day brasserie. ££££ Selfridges food hall — 5-min walk. £££
Afternoon tea at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair — on site. ££££ Sketch, Conduit Street — 4-min walk. Teenagers love the rooms. ££££ The Foyer at Claridge's — 8-min walk. £££££
With a Stays professional caring for your children in the suite: Akira Back — on site. Contemporary Japanese. Hélène Darroze at The Connaught — 8-min walk. Three Michelin stars. Scott's, Mount Street — 8-min walk. Annabel's, Berkeley Square — 8-min walk.
Can I arrange a babysitter at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair?
Yes. Stays provides discreet, professional childcare for guests of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Every sitter is a trained childcare professional, enhanced DBS-checked and individually insured. Book through staysgroup.co.uk — no registration required.
Are sitters permitted to care for children in our suite?
Yes. All Stays professionals are vetted, individually insured and experienced in in-suite hotel childcare at London's finest addresses, including Mandarin Oriental Mayfair.
How much does a private hotel nanny cost at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair?
Rates vary with the number and ages of the children, the time of day, the hours booked and other factors. Overnight and multi-day arrangements are available. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Can sitters take the children outdoors around Mayfair?
Yes. Our sitters are happy to escort children to parks, museums and attractions near Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, or simply for a walk and some fresh air, always by prior agreement with you.
What qualifications do Stays professionals hold?
All are practising nannies, nursery practitioners, primary school teachers or hospital play workers with professional qualifications, Paediatric First Aid training and enhanced DBS clearance.
Can you provide an Arabic, French or Mandarin-speaking nanny at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair?
Yes. We have sitters fluent in over 30 languages. Please specify your preference when booking and we will match accordingly.
How much notice is required?
We accept bookings from several weeks ahead to same-day. Earlier notice enables the best possible match for your family.
Do you offer overnight nanny arrangements at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair?
Yes. Overnight nannies and travelling nannies are available for guests of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Please mention this when making your booking.
Can Stays also provide pet care during our stay?
Yes. We offer professional dog-sitting, dog-walking and cat-sitting for hotel guests throughout central London. Submit your request using the Book button on this page and we will arrange a pet sitter.
What if I only want a female babysitter?
We always send female babysitters unless you request otherwise.