OCCUPYING a building originally known as Macy’s, The Beaumont has become a renowned 1920s-inspired hotel in the heart of Mayfair, London.
Despite adopting the sophisticated flair and style of the early 20th century, the hotel is deceivingly intimate with just 50 rooms and 22 suites/studio. Having reopened its doors in 2021 after an array of refurbishments, I was fortunate enough to visit The Beaumont a few weeks ago to gather all the latest insight into this storied establishment.
Exterior of The Beaumont
Marking a new chapter for the Mayfair-based hotel, French designer Thierry Despont and London architects Reardon Smith joined forces to renovate and refashion areas of The Beaumont.
With an impressive slew of accolades under his belt – including the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, being a part of the Architectural Digest AD100 2023 Hall of Fame and possessing a Legion of Honor – it comes as no surprise that Despont’s refurbishments are impossible to critique.
Upon entering the hotel, guests are immediately greeted with Despont’s redesigned lobby. Choosing to keep the lobby’s distinctive chequerboard floor and Cherrywood panelling, Despont opted to add gold-on-ivory Pierre Frey curtains alongside reupholstered velour sofas to create a refined atmosphere.
Lobby
Le Magritte Bar – the hotel’s seductive American-inspired bar – has also been expertly redesigned into a 30-seater standalone bar. With the drinks reflecting the Jazz Age-inspired interior, I instantly felt like I had travelled back in time.
To further this sentiment, the former bar space at the hotel’s heart has been transformed into a new dining area. Named The Gatsby’s Room, after F. Scott Fitzgerald’s hedonistic protagonist, the space has been decorated with walnut-framed sofas, mahogany tub chairs and soft lighting fixtures.
Le Magritte Bar
To further usher in a new era for the hotel, Despont has invented fresh spaces for visitors and guests to enjoy such as The Terrace, a new venue which offers al fresco drinking and dining. With shelter and heaters with a view of Brown Hart Gardens, The Terrace is a perfect grazing spot to enjoy drinks and bites throughout the day.
The Terrace
The Beaumont’s head chef, Ben Boeynaems, takes great care with his gastronomic delights. I visited The Colony Grill , a true destination eatery, to sample Boeynaems’ menu of transatlantic favourites and was particularly impressed with all the locally sourced ingredients and the generous sized portions.
The Colony Grill
As part of the many refurbishments, Thierry Despont also designed the ultimate Art Deco dreamscape – The Mayfair Suite. With the ability to be reconfigured into one or two bedrooms, the suite is filled with custom-made furniture and decadent embellishments to echo the holistic style of the hotel.
Room
For those hoping to enjoy some relaxation time, The Spa has been refurbished with the addition of an extra treatment room and a larger gymnasium. Alongside a steam room, sauna, cold plunge pool and traditional warmed marble hammam massage table, as a result, I was immediately overcome with peace and tranquillity.
Spa
Considered a historical landmark in the heart of London, The Beaumont is a must-visit for 2024.
by Sophie Richardson
For more information and to book please visit www.thebeaumont.com