Hotels near American Embassy
American Embassy, Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London, W1A 1AE
Bond Street 400m
About the American Embassy
Grosvenor Square is one of many exclusive enclaves built in the 18th century for fashionable Mayfair residents, and it's been the official London home of our cousins from across the pond since as long ago as 1785. It's now dominated by the Embassy of the United States of America, one of the largest diplomatic presences in the world with 800 employees and visibly high security needs - the Embassy takes up the entire west side of the square.
Despite the much-vaunted special relationship, the Americans in London are often dogged with controversy and drama: the Duke of Westminster refused to sell the property to the US Government in 1938 unless they returned disputed Grosvenor family land in Virginia dating back to the Civil War, and a recent storm erupted over former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone's Congestion Charge, from which the US and many other ambassadorial staff claimed exemption from - their current unpaid bill is £3m and counting.
It's also a focus of regular protests, to the point where the Embassy may be moving lock stock to a more secure Wandsworth location over the next five years. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in World War II and a future US President based his wartime headquarters at number 20, and a statue of the military great stands proudly in the square.
Grosvenor Square is five minutes from Marble Arch underground, and visiting diplomats are very well served by a surfeit of luxury hotels and restaurants in the vicinity, including Gordon Ramsay's stylish Maze in the square itself.
A word of warning. Whilst in Grosvenor Square, do not take any photographs of the US Embassy. You will be approached by security and possibly interrogated under the prevention of terrorism regulations.
Hotels near American Embassy
This is Mayfair so do not expect to find a cheap hotel here although many offer cheap weekend rates to make up for the loss of the weekday corporate visitors. There are three hotels within immediate proximity to the Embassy. There are two within the actual square one of which is the Millennium Mayfair. A stately Georgian townhouse that was once the home of the Duchess of Kendal now offers classic comfort at one of Mayfair's most famous squares. The stately and reserved Millennium Mayfair brings the atmosphere of the 18th century private club to life. Overlooking Grosvenor square, the hotel is in the neighbourhood of Oxford Street and Mayfair shopping, the exclusive boutiques of Bond Street, Hyde Park, and the Royal Academy of Arts, though sheltered enough to be a quiet retreat. Also in the square is the Marriott Grosvenor Square, originally built as a stately townhouse, the new bedrooms are tastefully designed with plush bedding, garden views, flat screen televisions and WiFi internet.
Just off the square on Brook Street we have one of the worlds most famous hotels, Claridges which is a British Institution. In the 1930's, there was a major redesign which resulted in half of the rooms being art deco and the remaining ones Victorian. In saying that, now all 200 rooms offer 21st century facilities and leading designers have been recruited to ensure that this leading London hotel is a perfect place for the discerning traveller to stay.
Whats near the American Embassy?
High Commission of Canada : Macdonald House, 1 Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 4AB
A statue of Franklin D. Roosevelt, sculpted by Sir William Reid Dick
A statue of Eisenhower, sculpted by Robert Lee Dean
John Adams House, 9 Grosvenor Square W1 - The first US Embassy in London, during 18th century.
Millennium Mayfair Hotel
From £135.00 including tax
The Millennium Mayfair is located in Grosvenor Square in the heart of Mayfair. This 4 star hotel offers traditional British comfort and hospitality at a high level.
Marriott Grosvenor Square
The Marriott Grosvenor Square is located in Grosvenor Square. Visitors can not miss the hotel, converted out of a genteel townhouse in eye-catching red brick which the Marriott group has infused with contemporary chic.
Holiday Inn Mayfair
The four star Holiday Inn Mayfair is in a perfect location for walking to many shops and attractions including Grosvenor Square, Bond Street and Buckingham Palace. Shepherd Market is a mere 5 minute walk away.
Index of hotels near American Embassy
| Hotel | Star Rating | Postcode | Distance | Price from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durrants Hotel | 4 Star | W1H 5BJ | 0.47mi | 155.00 | View |
| Park Lane Mews Hotel | 4 Star | W1J 7BS | 0.41mi | 84.00 | View |
| The Mandeville Hotel | 4 Star | W1U 2BE | 0.39mi | 164.50 | View |
| Millennium Hotel London Mayfair | 4 Star | W1K 2HP | 0.09mi | 164.50 | View |
| The Westbury Hotel Bond Street London | 5 Star | W1S 2YF | 0.45mi | 175.08 | View |
| Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London | 4 Star | W1U 6LJ | 0.70mi | 151.57 | View |
| Ten Manchester Street | 4 Star | W1U 4DG | 0.53mi | 163.32 | View |
| The Cumberland A Guoman Hotel | 4 Star | W1A 4RF | 0.32mi | 163.33 | View |
| Chesterfield Mayfair A Red Carnation Hotel | 4 Star | W1J 5EB | 0.36mi | 158.62 | View |
| St George Hotel | 4 Star | W1U 8JE | 0.53mi | 89.00 | View |
| The Montcalm London | 5 Star | W1H 7TW | 0.40mi | 169.20 | View |
| The Stafford London by Kempinski | 5 Star | SW1A 1NJ | 0.65mi | 276.13 | View |
| Washington Mayfair Hotel | 4 Star | W1J 5HE | 0.40mi | 139.83 | View |
| Radisson Edwardian Sussex | 4 Star | W1H 6PA | 0.27mi | 99.00 | View |
| Brown's A Rocco Forte Hotel | 5 Star | W1S 4BP | 0.55mi | 346.63 | View |
| Thistle Marble Arch | 4 Star | W1H 7EH | 0.29mi | 139.83 | View |
| Radisson Edwardian Berkshire | 4 Star | W1C 1BY | 0.26mi | 135.00 | View |
| The Marylebone Hotel | 4 Star | W1G 8DN | 0.49mi | 175.08 | View |
| Best Western Mostyn Hotel | 4 Star | W1H 7BY | 0.35mi | 115.00 | View |
| Shaftesbury Suites London Marble Arch | 4 Star | W1H 7LG | 0.45mi | 105.00 | View |
| Sheraton Park Tower A Luxury Collection Hotel | 5 Star | SW1X 7RN | 0.68mi | 280.83 | View |
| Dukes Hotel | 5 Star | SW1A 1NY | 0.69mi | 264.38 | View |
| Halkin | 5 Star | SW1X 7DJ | 0.69mi | 282.00 | View |
| The Athenaeum | 5 Star | W1J 7BJ | 0.52mi | 235.00 | View |
| Grange Langham Court Hotel | 4 Star | W1W 6BU | 0.72mi | 106.00 | View |
| Metropolitan | 5 Star | W1K 1LB | 0.44mi | 269.08 | View |
| Hyatt Regency London The Churchill | 5 Star | W1H 7BH | 0.34mi | 282.00 | View |
| Beaufort House Luxury Apartments | 5 Star | SW3 1PN | 0.73mi | 329.00 | View |
| Flemings Hotel Mayfair | 4 Star | W1J 7BH | 0.46mi | 139.82 | View |
| London Marriott Hotel Park Lane | 5 Star | W1K 7AA | 0.25mi | 257.33 | View |
| le Meridien Piccadilly | 5 Star | W1J 0BH | 0.73mi | 245.58 | View |
| 3 Ryder Street Chambers St James's Piccadilly Serviced Apartments | 4 Star | SW1Y 6PY | 0.69mi | 139.00 | View |
| The Hallam | 3 Star | W1W 6JF | 0.72mi | 60.00 | View |
| Hadleigh Hotel | 2 Star | W1H 7QH | 0.44mi | 90.00 | View |
| London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch | 4 Star | W1H 5DN | 0.56mi | 233.83 | View |
| Sanctum Soho | 5 Star | W1B 5NF | 0.64mi | 376.00 | View |
| No5 Maddox Street | 4 Star | HA03SJ | 0.50mi | 276.12 | View |
| Hart House | 4 Star | W1 U8JF | 0.53mi | 95.00 | View |
| Saint Georges Hotel | 4 Star | W1B 2QS | 0.63mi | 116.00 | View |
| Wigmore Court Guest House | 3 Star | W1U 8HS | 0.48mi | 92.00 | View |
| Grosvenor House A Jw Marriott Hotel | 5 Star | W1K 7TN | 0.14mi | 257.32 | View |
| Blandford Hotel | 4 Star | W1U 5AF | 0.72mi | 85.00 | View |
| The Leonard Hotel | 4 Star | W1H 7JW | 0.32mi | 145.00 | View |
| Curzon Plaza Mayfair | 3 Star | W1J 8PB | 0.41mi | 186.85 | View |
| Holiday Inn London Mayfair | 4 Star | W1J 8NE | 0.52mi | 235.00 | View |
| Rose Court Hotel | 2 Star | W1H 7DS | 0.41mi | 69.00 | View |


