REVIEW: 9 HERTFORD STREET, LUXURY SHORT STAY APARTMENTS IN MAYFAIR
Disclaimer: We were invited for a press stay in exchange for an honest review.
Fanny Brice, Funny Girl : [looking in the mirror] Hello, gorgeous.
I recently stayed at 9 Hertford Street, a handsome property on Hertford Street offering beautifully appointed apartments in the heart of Mayfair. Hertford Street is one of my favourite streets in Mayfair, famous for its Georgian architecture and 5 Hertford Street, where I have many a fond memory of Bruichladdich in the sun, Champagne dinners and dancing.
According to the team at 9 Hertford Street, Hertford Street was built on Brick Hill Field between 1764-1771 by Henry Holland the elder, his son and John Eldridge. The road was named after the nearby (and no longer) Hertford Arms. Properties on the road are quintessentially Georgian - panelled doors, fanlights, cornicing and an abundance of interior panels - non other than Robert Adam is behind the interiors. Fast forward to now, and we have a nice mixture of residential and commercial properties on the road.
When I arrived at 9 Hertford Street, I was greeted by a friendly staff member poised behind a large white desk adorned with yellow roses. Beautiful natural lighting, tall ceilings, period features, elegant furnishings, decorative fireplaces and traditional artwork catch the eye - a welcomed change from the usual Art Deco interiors found in most local hotels.
I was promptly shown to a one bedroom apartment on the fourth floor. I was immediately impressed by the laid back, speedy check-in - it's like borrowing a friend's apartment, I had a quick show-around before the keys were placed in my hand. The apartment boasts an attractive lounge / dining room and a bedroom, both with access to a large balcony; plus a kitchen and a bathroom. Mod cons - Sky TV, a washing machine, dishwasher, oven, kettle, etc. If you have work to do, or you just feel like staying in, it’s so nice to know you can cook / put on a load of washing.
I wasted no time in firing up the kettle so that I could enjoy a peppermint tea, a Connaughty Hound and Funny Girl in the decadent lounge area. Personal touches can be spotted throughout the apartment - a cot and a branded teddy for my daughter, a cafetiere with ground coffee for me, a 9 Hertford Street magazine filled with ideas for days out and local dining.
After day of meetings and a dinner in nearby Shepherd Market, I was excited to fall asleep in the enormous, comfortable bed, knowing that I’d be waking up to a lazy Sunday in Mayfair. I ended my visit with coffee on the balcony, book shopping, breakfast on North Audley Street and walks through nearby Grosvenor Square and Green Park.
Balcony view at the rear of the property
9 Hertford Street’s luxury apartments are available for short term stays, ideal for business and leisure travellers alike. They are both family and dog friendly - a real selling point. Apartments are individually designed, spacious and comfortable and parking is available if you have a car to stow away. I have been looking for a Mayfair ‘home from home’ for a very long time and 9 Hertford Street certainly fits the bill - this family-run business genuinely care about their guests and I can't wait to return.
Local Recommendations
In walking distance:
Queens of Mayfair - for brilliant coffee, cakes, lunch and cocktails.
Connaught Patisserie - for edible art works of the patisserie variety.
El Pirata - for excellent tapas with a vibrant atmosphere (try not to dance).
The MAINE Mayfair - for New England-inspired dishes combined with the classical tastes of 18th-century Britain.
Shepherd Market Wine House - for (duh) wine - drink in, alfresco or takeaway.
Heywood Hill for a signed copy of Joanna Lumley’s new book, A Queen for All Seasons: A Celebration of Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee.
9 Hertford Street, Mayfair, London W1J 7RJ
+44 20 7491 7650 | reservations@hertfordstreet.com
