Bourdon Stays apartments are located in the very centre of Mayfair — steeped in history, it is one of the most expensive districts in the world. The name comes from “May Fair” — an annual fair of “vice” and “impurities” held from the 17th century onwards. View the Mayfair Walking guide here.

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Mayfair needs no introduction — it is quite simply the epicentre of luxury in London, the place to satisfy the most extravagant tastes in food, fashion, jewellery and art. Home to Bond Street, Savile Row, and Cork Street, Mayfair is stuffed full of history and monopoly players will know that real estate doesn't come cheap here. Once you've shopped til you drop, or visited the many galleries and high end auction previews, we recommend a lavish afternoon tea in one of many places of the utmost luxury — The Connaught, Claridge's, Fortnum & Masons or The Ritz.

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Although Mayfair is a very popular destination, surprisingly, it has many peaceful places, green parks and squares, quiet and charming old cobbled streets lined with beautiful historical buildings. It is the home to some of the oldest and finest British establishments and boutiques, as well as top international brands. You will be spoiled by the ultimate in luxury shopping of any kind (visit New Bond Street and Mount Street), by the finest art & antique galleries and auction houses (such as Sotheby's, Bonhams, Phillips, Halcyon & Gagosian Galleries), bespoke British tailoring (Savile Row), most exclusive nightclubs (Annabel's in Berkeley Square), and multiple vibrant bars and restaurants. Mayfair also hosts many foreign embassies and some of the most famous historical hotels — these often hold exclusive events and exhibitions.

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What's Near Us

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You will be residing in our Georgian period home directly opposite Dunhill Bourdon House — the very landmark of luxury. Built in 1723 and extended in the 19th century, it is the ultimate modern gentleman’s emporium with spa (for men and women), barber and bar lounge, as well as a private theatre for hire. From your windows you will also see the exceptional Hedonism Wines — the largest and most talked about fine wine and spirits boutique.

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• Take a 1 minute walk, and dine in a 600 year old pub, The Guinea Grill. There has been an Inn on the site since 1423!

• Our monarch Queen Elizabeth II was born just nearby on Bruton Street. And many notable and famous people lived in this area, to name a few: Oscar Wilde, Josiah Wedgwood, Jimi Hendrix, Florence Nightingale, Handel, Michael Faraday, Dwight Eisenhower and John Adams (2nd American president).

• Savile Row (6 min) — the heart of traditional bespoke English tailoring. Look for the Huntsman tailors shop on this street, the inspiration for the famous Kingsman films.

• The Beatles performed their iconic last live concert on the rooftop of their Apple Studio at 3 Savile Row.

• Phillips Auction House & Gallery (just next to us) — enjoy modern & contemporary art, fine jewels & rare watches

• Gagosian Art Gallery (just across the road) — one of the most influential modern & contemporary art galleries

• New Bond Street (1 min) — there is a discrete passage joining New Bond Street just opposite the world famous Sotheby’s Auction House

• Berkley Square (immediately behind us) — an absolute jewel of London’s history of luxury. Among the rest, it is the home of Annabel’s, world’s most famous nightclub, and has some of the oldest trees in London, planted in 1789.

• Oxford Street (6 min) — iconic High Street shopping

• Piccadilly & Green Park (7 min) — fine & famous shops and the home of the Royal Academy of Arts

• Park Lane (7 min) — historical hotels and luxury shops

• Hyde Park (10 min) — the major Royal park in London and a fine place to run and exercise

• Buckingham Palace (15 min) — the residence of Queen Elizabeth II

• The British Museum (25 min) — one of the finest museums of world antiquities