The Connaught
London, United Kingdom
The Connaught
Carlos Place, Mayfair
London, W1K 2AL – UK
www.the-connaught.co.uk
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Maybourne Hotel Group
Shareholders
Privately owned
Hotel General Manager
Sandeep Bhalla
Hotel Positioning
The Connaught, situated in London’s Mayfair Village, blends contemporary style, classic English character and impeccable service to create the ultimate in sophistication.
The Connaught
History & Story
In the heart of London’s Mayfair, The Connaught, part of Maybourne, blends contemporary style, classic English character and impeccable service to create the ultimate in sophistication. Suites and rooms to suit every mood, exquisite cuisine from Hélène Darroze and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the charm of The Connaught and Coburg Bars, and Europe’s first Aman Spa make this the perfect place to rest, relax and dine in style.
Location
The Connaught is nestled amongst the shops, galleries and restaurants of Mount Street, one of the most exclusive corners of Mayfair.
Key sites/activities in the area
Neighbour to some of London’s most sought-after galleries and boutiques and just a short stroll from some of the capital’s most peaceful parks and gardens, The Connaught is a hub in one of the most desirable locations in town.
Fun Facts
The Connaught’s infamous staircase was built by Maple & Co., a company who also introduced the first in-house hotel hair salon at The Connaught which was THE place for all the debutantes to go and get there hair done during the late 1800’s/early 1900s.
Children’s Corner
• Connaught activity book with colouring pencils
• Connaught mini umbrella
• Children’s bathrobe and slippers
• Child-friendly swimming pool hours
• Children’s menus
• Cots and highchairs
• Bottle warmers
• Babysitting/childminding services – charges apply
• Fully trained first-aider
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Each of our rooms and suites couples supreme comfort with contemporary touches; everyone has bespoke and inherited furniture, beds dressed in the finest Italian linen, and all have benefited from beautiful refurbishments by leading interior designers Guy Oliver and David Collins. And whether you stay in a room or suite at The Connaught, all come with a personal butler, ready to make you feel right at home and take care of your every need.
Restaurants & Bars
• Jean-Georges At The Connaught
The hallmark of The Connaught’s signature blend of heritage and modernity, Jean-Georges at The Connaught mixes imaginative takes on British classics with flavours from the Far East. Overlooking fashionable Mount Street in the heart of Mayfair and offering informal gourmet dining in a relaxed, contemporary space, dining at Jean-Georges is a simultaneously luxurious yet laid-back experience. Light, bright and buzzing with conversation from breakfast to afternoon tea to dinner, it is all served in a sun-drenched space with wall-to-ceiling windows accented with stained glass.
• Connaught Bar
Enter the richly fascinating world of the No.1 bar in Europe, where the walls are silver-leafed, the atmosphere candlelit and the mixologists perform modern-day alchemy. Intensely alive to the creative possibilities of their art, they are explorers and creatives in equal measure – travelling, searching, experimenting and bringing it all back from around the globe to this pulsating corner of London.
• The Coburg Bar
This Mayfair retreat is a bastion of Britishness that exhibits its eccentricities with pride. The Coburg Bar is The Connaught distilled. From morning coffee to nightcaps, this Carlos Place landmark is the place where both Londoners and international travelers convene. Soft light and the gentle hum of conversation set the mood as expert bartenders reach for bottles of newly discovered spirits and vintage wines, tailor-making drinks to suit every taste.
• Helene Darroze At The Connaught
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is a uniquely personal experience, with no less than three Michelin stars. From the hand, heart and heritage of Hélène and her family of suppliers, exclusive, hand-selected ingredients are chosen by you, nurtured by Hélène, and turned into an enchanting dining experience that reconnects you with the pleasures and joys of eating well.
• Sommelier’s Table
An unforgettable journey across the world’s finest terroirs, sitting at the Sommelier’s Table is an exclusive experience best savoured slowly. This hideaway, at the heart of The Connaught, pairs Hélène Darroze’s flavour-focussed cuisine with an expertly matched selection from the 6,000 strong wine cellar beside you. Beginning with a private tour that delves deep within this limestone vault, embark on a voyage of discovery into one of the most enticing wine collections in the world.
• The Connaught Patisserie
The Connaught Patisserie is a jewel in the heart of Mayfair nestled at the side of The Connaught, and on majestic Mount Street. Designed by Ab Rogers Design, it serves and sells delicious handmade delicacies to carry you through the day from the first morning croissant, to an afternoon patisserie with champagne, and beautifully boxed celebratory cakes to pick up on the way home for a special post-supper treat.
• The Red Room
The Red Room is nestled within The Connaught – a hideaway that guests will only discover through a velvet-curtained doorway from the hotel’s Champagne Room. This cocooning space showcases a collection of creative works in red – that has been years in the making – by four female visionaries, from one of the most celebrated of our time to a young Vietnamese artist. This one-of-a-kind edit forms the perfect canvas for a gallery of renowned wines by the glass. Rare vintages and first growths arrive by custom-crafted marble trolley – accompanied by a capsule collection of six cocktails, each inspired by the wine selection and developed in tune with the changing seasons.
• The Connaught Grill
The Connaught Grill, once one of London’s most celebrated restaurants, has returned to The Connaught giving a respectful nod to its distinguished heritage. Design of the restaurant is led by interior architect John Heah with a strong focus on art and craftsmanship complete with extraordinary signature wall panels, tables and chairs made by Mira Nakashima bespoke for the space.
Wellness
Our Aman Spa takes relaxation and rejuvenation to a whole new level. This oasis of calm with its holistic massages and healing therapies, is a secluded haven that offers exceptional personal experiences that will take you as close to paradise as you can get.
Please note that our fitness center is closed from Friday 1st April until Sunday 8th May 2022 for refurbishment. During this time, The Connaught guests are welcome to use the newly reopened gym at our sister hotel Claridge’s, located a short walk away on Brook Street. The Aman Spa and swimming pool at The Connaught will remain open throughout this period.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Within this most revered of hotels are event spaces that marry innovation of facilities with tradition of service. Thanks to expert and dedicated staff The Connaught becomes a stunning and very private place to entertain; from a handful of close friends in the Georgian Room to hundreds of guests in Mayfair’s first new ballroom in over 80 years.
Extra Notable Features
• Martini Trolley. Renowned for its perfect martinis, The Connaught Bar has taken the ceremonial elements of this particular cocktail experience one step further with a deliciously designed Martini Trolley.
• John Lobb Shoe Shine. Guests are offered a Connaught martini or drink of their choice and a wealth of reading material creating some proper downtime whilst their shoes are shined by our specially John Lobb trained butlers.
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
International recognition for service and style. The Connaught has won many awards and accolades over the years. Here are just some of our most recent ones.
2021
• Michelin Guide: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught awarded three Michelin Stars
• World’s 50 Best Bars: The Connaught Bar is named the World’s Best Bar and The Best Bar in Europe.
2020
• GQ Food and Drink Awards: The Connaught Bar is awarded Belvedere Best Bar
• Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Spirited Awards 2020: The Connaught Bar is awarded Best International Bar Team
• World’s 50 Best Bars: The Connaught Bar is named the World’s Best Bar and The Best Bar in Europe.
2019
• Forbes Travel Guide: 5 star rating *****
• World’s 50 Best Bars: The Connaught Bar is awarded second place at the World’s 50 Best Bars and named Best Bar in Europe.
2018
• World of Fine Wine: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught wins the prestigious 3-star award for ‘2018 World’s Best Wine List’.
• AA Hospitality Awards: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught awarded 5 AA Rosettes
• Michelin Guide: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught retains two Michelin Stars
2013-2014
• Hélène Darroze at The Connaught makes first entry into top 50 UK restaurants, Good Food Guide 2014
• The Connaught listed as their Top 3 World’s Best Business Hotels, Travel & Leisure 2013
• The Connaught awarded Best City Hotel in the World. Bilanz Magazine Hotel Awards 2013
• The Connaught listed in Top 100 hotels in the world, International Traveller Magazine Australia 2013
• The Connaught awarded Best UK Hotel, Conde Nast USA Traveler Reader Awards 2013