MAYFAIR AT HOME

 

Some experiences linger long after checkout. This season, Passport turns to Mayfair, where three storied addresses invite their guests to take a piece of London home. Claridge’s, The Connaught, and The Berkeley have curated objects that carry the hush of the lobby, the glow of the bar, and the whimsy of afternoon tea into private life. Each piece is grounded in design, materiality, and memory, and each one feels true to its house.

At Claridge’s, the Art Deco language is distilled into Jade Martini Glasses. The profile is crisp, the colour reads like a quiet jewel at the table, and the proportion feels right in the hand. For hosting, the Claridge’s x Summerill & Bishop Blue and White Linen Tablecloth brings scale and composure to a dining room. It is a pattern that supports flowers, candles, and silver without competing with them. The Cocktail Book sets out recipes from the hotel’s bars with the kind of clarity that encourages actual use rather than display. For comfort, the Claridge’s Warren’s Pyjamas take the hotel’s reputation for service and translate it into tailoring and hand feel. They are indulgent in the best way, crisp yet easy, and quietly branded.

Across the square, The Connaught Bar offers its Martini Glasses in sets. The stem is elegant, the bowl is measured, and the weight is deliberate. They are made for a stirred drink that is cold and clear. Paired with Connaught Gin, the ritual becomes a study in proportion, temperature, and restraint. Place two glasses on a silver tray, add a linen napkin, and the bar comes to you.
At The Berkeley, pleasure arrives as pattern and play. The Prêt à Portea China Set for four translates the hotel’s couture inspired tea into bone china. Each cup and saucer nods to the runway, yet the shapes remain practical and well balanced. Use them with a simple sponge cake or a full tiered service. They photograph beautifully, but the real success is how they elevate an ordinary afternoon.