Full & Partial Buyouts
Since 1927, The May Fair has been one of London's most trusted addresses for events that require complete privacy and absolute discretion. A full buyout places the entirety of the hotel at your disposal, 404 bedrooms and suites, five dedicated event spaces including The Crystal Ballroom, a restaurant, a bar, a spa, and a team that has managed some of the most complex and high-profile occasions this city has seen.
For those who require something less than a full takeover, a partial buyout offers exclusive access to selected areas of the hotel, a single floor of rooms, a combination of event spaces, or the restaurant and bar configured entirely around your brief.
From corporate retreats and global brand activations to government functions, landmark celebrations, and weddings, The May Fair accommodates every kind of occasion with the same care and the same standard of service.
What A Full Buyout Includes
A full buyout of The May Fair Hotel gives your event sole occupancy of one of London’s most iconic five-star properties. Every room, restaurant, bar, spa and event space is reserved exclusively for your guests — with no other visitors on the property.
Inclusions List
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404 bedrooms and suites, including 37 luxury suites with Vispring mattresses and Italian marble bathrooms
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11 meeting rooms and 5 event spaces, including The Crystal Ballroom with a capacity of 370
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May Fair Kitchen and The May Fair Bar, available exclusively for your guests throughout
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Exclusive use of May Fair Spa & Gym, including steam room, sauna, ice fountain and treatment rooms
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Two entrances ensuring complete discretion for all guests
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Full branding and decoration rights across all spaces, lobbies and breakout areas
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Dedicated hotel team, including chefs, concierge, AV specialists and event coordinators
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Fully customisable culinary programme — from reception canapés to multi-course gala dinners
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Bespoke guest programming, including fitness sessions, workshops, spa treatments and London itineraries
Partial Buyouts
Not every occasion calls for the whole hotel. A partial buyout at The May Fair offers exclusive use of a defined selection of spaces tailored entirely to the scale and nature of your event.
A partial buyout might include a single floor of bedrooms and suites, a combination of event spaces, the restaurant and bar, or any configuration our events team helps you design. The same standard of privacy and service applies throughout, the difference is simply in scope.
Our events team is experienced in designing partial buyouts for conferences, product launches, wedding parties, and multi-day corporate programmes.
Bedrooms & Suites
For a buyout, the rooms are as much a part of the experience as the event itself. Each of the 404 bedrooms and suites at The May Fair has been appointed with the same care: Vispring mattresses, goose down pillows, 400 thread-count sateen cotton bedding, and Italian marble bathrooms with power showers.
Room Types
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59 Collection Superior Rooms
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105 Collection Premium Rooms
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28 Family Rooms
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37 Suites
Event Spaces
From intimate private dining to grand ballroom receptions, each space at The May Fair is available as part of a full or partial buyout and can be styled, branded and configured entirely to your specification.
From intimate private dining to grand ballroom receptions, each space at The May Fair is available as part of a full or partial buyout and can be styled, branded and configured entirely to your specification.
THE CRYSTAL BALLROOM
London's most storied ballroom for gala dinners, conferences, and grand celebrations.
- Capacity: up to 370
- Size: 336sqm / 3,616sq.ft
THE DANZIGER SUITE
Art Deco glamour in the heart of Mayfair, for receptions, dinners, and everything the day requires.
- Capacity: up to 220
- Size: 220sqm / 2,367sq.ft
THE ATRIUM
A light, airy reception space beside The Danziger Suite.
- Capacity: up to 150
- Size: 118sqm / 1,272sq.ft
THE SCREENING ROOM
One of London’s largest private screening rooms, suitable for film premières, brand presentations and immersive entertainment experiences.
- Capacity: up to 201
- Size: 177sqm / 1,905sq.ft
PRIVATE DINING ROOM
An intimate setting for exclusive seated dinners, board lunches, and private celebrations. Fully configurable with bespoke menu design.
- Capacity: up to 64 seated
- Size: 129sqm / 1,384sq.ft
PRIVATE SUITES
A collection of 11 configurable meeting rooms on the first floor, from intimate boardrooms to larger conference settings.
- Capacity: up to 120
- Size: from 15sqm / 167sq.ft to 136sqm / 1,467sq.ft
May Fair Terrace
A secluded outdoor courtyard tucked within the heart of the hotel. Perfect for summer receptions, drinks parties and alfresco dining.
- Capacity: up to 60
Restaurants & Bars
May Fair Kitchen
May Fair Kitchen brings a Japanese and Italian influence to one of Mayfair's most intimate restaurant spaces. For a buyout, it offers private dining for up to 150 seated guests with menus tailored entirely to the occasion by our in-house culinary team.
The May Fair Bar
The May Fair Bar is one of central London's most distinctive private hire spaces, leather, velvet, two bars, and a dedicated entrance. During a buyout, the bar is yours: for welcome drinks, evening receptions, or simply as a place where guests gravitate naturally at the end of the day.
May Fair Spa & Gym
May Fair Spa is included as part of a full buyout, providing a serene retreat throughout the duration of your event. Whether you are arranging pre-event relaxation for executives, bespoke fitness sessions, or spa treatments for a bridal party, the spa offers a calm and considered space to unwind, reset and reconnect — entirely reserved for your guests.
Spa Amenities
- Aromatic steam room
- Herbal sauna
- Experience showers
- Ice fountain
- Relaxation room
- Treatment rooms
- Professional gym
Culinary Experiences
From beautifully crafted amuse-bouche to bespoke dining menus and immersive world-cuisine stations, The May Fair delivers refined culinary experiences tailored entirely to your occasion. Our chefs work closely with you to create menus that reflect your vision and occasion — across reception drinks, lunches, banquets and multi-course gala dinners.
Discuss Your Buyout
Every buyout at The May Fair begins with a conversation. Whether you have a detailed brief or simply an occasion in mind, our events team will help you understand what is possible and put together a proposal tailored to your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
A full buyout provides exclusive use of all 404 bedrooms and suites, all 11 meeting rooms and 5 event spaces (including The Crystal Ballroom), May Fair Kitchen, The May Fair Bar, May Fair Spa & Gym, both hotel entrances, all back-of-house facilities, lobbies and breakout areas — plus full branding rights, a dedicated staff team, and a fully bespoke culinary programme.
The Crystal Ballroom accommodates up to 370 guests and can be divided with a partition. The Danziger Suite holds up to 220. The Screening Room seats up to 201. For residential events, the hotel provides 404 bedrooms and suites in total.
The May Fair is particularly well suited for corporate retreats, executive conferences, immersive product launches, political and government functions, high-profile entertainment events, luxury weddings, and milestone private celebrations. The hotel’s central Mayfair location and two entrances are especially valued for events requiring discretion.
Yes. Partial buyouts provide exclusive access to selected areas of the hotel — for example, a combination of event spaces and overnight accommodation — while the remainder of the hotel continues to operate normally. The events team can advise on the most suitable configuration for your needs.
Yes. Full culinary customisation is available for buyout events. The hotel’s chefs work directly with clients to design menus for every element of the event — from reception canapés and working lunches to bespoke gala dinners and world-cuisine stations. A complete bespoke events brochure is available on request.
The May Fair Hotel is located at Stratton Street, London W1J 8LT, in the heart of Mayfair — one of London’s most prestigious and well-connected neighbourhoods, minutes from Green Park and Piccadilly.
Contact the events team directly at events@themayfairhotel.co.uk or call +44 (0)207 769 3066. The team will prepare a tailored proposal for your event.