The May Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London is a hotel destination wedding venue in London, United Kingdom, hosting 260 at dinner and 370 standing. Best months: June, July, August, September.

The May Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London

LondonEngland, United Kingdom

The May Fair Hotel sits in the heart of Mayfair, London, with 404 guest rooms and a ballroom plus additional banquet and meeting spaces for weddings.

Guests
260 at dinner370 standing
Rooms
404 rooms
Cost
£149 to £179a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
LHRabout 45 min by car

About the venue

The May Fair Hotel sits in the heart of Mayfair, London, with 404 guest rooms and a ballroom plus additional banquet and meeting spaces for weddings.

Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, the hotel seats up to 180 for the ceremony, 260 for a seated dinner and holds up to 370 standing, with a minimum of 100 guests.

Packages run from £149 to £179 per head and include guest rooms, reception space, catering, drinks, staff, furniture, VAT and an on-site coordinator.

Accommodation ranges from Collection Deluxe Rooms to Duplex, Studio and Two-Bedroom Suites, with Family Rooms sleeping up to four, and the hotel is around 45 minutes from Heathrow (LHR).

  • Ballroom plus meeting and banquet spaces, with indoor reception and dedicated dance space
  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site: 180 seated for the ceremony, 260 for seated dining, 370 standing
  • Per-head packages from £149 to £179 including rooms, catering, drinks, staff, furniture, VAT and a coordinator
  • 404 rooms and suites, including Two-Bedroom Suites and Family Rooms for up to 4 guests

Short answers

How much does a wedding at The May Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London cost?
The venue quotes £149 to £179 a head.
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How many guests does The May Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London hold?
The May Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London holds 260 at dinner and 370 standing.
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Can guests stay at The May Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London?
Yes. 404 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at The May Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London?
Best weather: June – September.
Aisle estimate
How do guests get to The May Fair Hotel, Mayfair, London?
Fly into LHR, about 45 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
260 guests
Standing reception
370 guests
Ceremony, seated
180 guests
Smallest party taken
100 guests

Staying over

Rooms
404 rooms
Room types
12 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Pets
No
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Nearest airport
LHR, 45 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we hold a legally recognised ceremony at the hotel?
Yes. The May Fair Hotel is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, seating up to 180 guests for the ceremony itself.
What does the per-head price cover?
Packages are priced per head from £149 to £179 in GBP and include guest rooms, reception space, catering, drinks, staff, furniture, VAT and an on-site coordinator. Full details are in the hotel's wedding packages document.
Is there a minimum guest count?
Yes, weddings require a minimum of 100 guests. The largest configuration seats 260 for dinner or holds 370 standing.
Do we need to book the whole hotel?
No. A full buyout is available if you want it, but it is not required for a wedding.
Can we bring our own caterer, and can guests bring pets or children?
In-house catering is available and external caterers are permitted. Children are welcome, but pets are not allowed.

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Sources and booking notes

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£149 to £179a head

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