Roll out the red carpet – the 2012 Olivier Awards are here! As the world turns its attention to celebrate the success and achievement within British theatre, the May Fair Hotel has been named the official hotel partner to the 2012 Olivier Awards, and has also been confirmed as the luxury location for the Nominees…

As the official hotel of the 55th BFI London Film Festival we had the privilege of sauntering down the red carpet last night at the premiere of  ‘Anonymous’  in Leicester Square. Anonymous is a story of conspiracy, passion and intrigue during Elizabethan times – did Shakespeare really author his famous works or is there more…

The May Fair Hotel, London, is proud to announce it will once again play a starring role in the 55th BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with American Express. Celebrating the two-week film extravaganza has already started – The May Fair has been transformed into a giant movie theatre with screens in its famous facade,…

We are so excited! Starting very soon is the BFI London Film Festival – when the British Film Institute celebrate the fantastic talent we have in our film industry and upcoming stars in the making. Here’s a sneak peak of what’s in store - check out the video of the launch and a rundown of what’s…

Last week we were lucky enough to host a special Telegraph film club night showing Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and an after show party in our glamorous Danziger Suite – here’s some pictures from the evening with film director Tomas Alfredson, writer Peter Straughan and our General Manager Anthony Lee. Find out more about private…

We’re spoilt for choice in London when it comes to film. From premieres to festivals, al fresco and secret cinema - London has it all. This week we’re having a look at some cinema experiences with a twist and they’re all happening on a screen near The May Fair – - Holland Park Theatre It may not…

Last Monday the long awaited Fire in Babylon Premiere hit the big screen in Leicester Square and we were proud to be one of the partners! The West Indies rose to dominate world cricket in the late 70′s and 80′s, helping in the battle against racial prejudice and the struggle for black rights. Here’s what…

There are some great films coming up this summer so we thought we’d give you a few we’ll be looking out for: – Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides (18th May) Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter…

Last weekend we had the pleasure of hosting a special event for Telegraph subscribers at The May Fair screening room. In her new film ‘The Tempest’, Dame Helen Mirren spoke to the audience about her role as Prospera which is traditionally played by a male lead, filming in the wild volcanic landscape of Hawaii and…

Did you watch the Oscars? We did and of course we loved every minute of it, but instead of just wishing we were walking down that red carpet, we’ve got together a list of film festivals right here in London that you can take part in. Stylists at the ready! – The Italian Film Festival…