CLARIDGE’S on Instagram: "A rather charming Sunday morning car pic here on Brook Street thank you @jamesadcwheeler we loved meeting Ruby #sundaycarpic #ruby #austinseven #classiccar #claridges 🇬🇧"

CLARIDGE’S on Instagram: “And just like that, as if by magic, Claridge’s lobby is back #hellooldfriend #goodbyechristmas #lobbylife #mayfairafternoons #claridges 🖤🖤🖤”

Long gone are the days when hotel dining rooms were sad, and sadly empty, affairs. The capital has entered its era of abundance when it comes to beautiful hotel restaurants that are destinations in their own right. By turns decadent, mischievous, and classic, they are gladdened with the genial blur of visitors and Londoners alike. From a Soho newcomer to Mayfair icons, reborn, here are a handful of our favorites.

Meander through London’s Mayfair neighborhood and you’ll wander past countless fancy shops, beautiful cafés, luxurious hotels and elite art galleries in one of the city’s most affluent corridors. Whether or not you're able to indulge in all 16 of these recommendations, a May stroll through Mayfair is sure to impress with its historic architecture and flash floral pop-ups. Just be sure to dress for the occasion, as you wouldn't want to rub shoulders with any royals and not feel every bit the…

Claridges entrance, Xmas 2007.

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CLARIDGE’S on Instagram: "It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our lobby today, as we get ready to welcome you all back to Claridge’s next week #countingthedays #christmasatclaridges #christmasiscoming #claridges 🌲🌲🌲"

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Ah, Claridge's in London for afternoon tea - this is the epitome of "old school" British elegance, sophistication and style. Claridge's has been in operation at this location since 1812, and I don't think that I'd be going out on a limb in saying that afternoon tea at Claridge's is an institution in and of itself.