The Twenty Two – Decadence Reimagined in Mayfair
Where Parisian Seduction Meets London Aristocracy
A Manor House Made for Modern Mischief
Set within a beautifully restored Edwardian manor on Grosvenor Square, The Twenty Two announces its presence not quietly, but with flourish. Conceived by former Blakes owner Navid Mirtorabi with Jamie Reuben—a key name behind some of Mayfair’s most exclusive real estate—the hotel channels theatrical luxury from the very first moment. Guests step into a marble-floored lobby scented with churchy frankincense, greeted by a cape-clad doorman and staff dressed in refined tailoring by Charlie Casely-Hayford. It’s a grand entrance that makes clear: this is Mayfair, reimagined with a seductive wink.
A London Hotel That Dares to Be Different
Neither industrial East End cool nor heritage-heavy tradition defines The Twenty Two. Instead, it leans into a lush, Parisian sense of decadence—velvet-draped, moody, and softly lit. The palette is irresistible: deep Edwardian blues, burnished gold, and muted candlelight that brushes every corner with allure. Rooms are understated in form yet rich in feeling, with sensual textures and bespoke details that balance a private member’s-club discretion with bold personality. It’s an aesthetic that invites one to linger, to lounge, to stay up too late.
Dining with a Flair for Pleasure
In the dining room—glowing with sultry glamour—chef Alan Christie reshapes modern British cuisine into something deeply indulgent. Plates arrive like small performances: technically poised yet emotionally generous. The result is dining that feels both elevated and enjoyably unbuttoned. This is not a place for quiet restraint; it encourages celebration, appetite, delight.
A New Chapter for Mayfair Luxury
With just 31 rooms, The Twenty Two offers intimacy amid grandeur. It also carries the magnetism of a private social world, thanks to its buzzy members’ club that draws a stylish crowd who appreciate both elegance and edge. Prices, as one might expect in W1, are not shy—but the experience here feels different from anything else the neighborhood has known: playful rather than polished to sterility, seductive rather than stiff.
DNA Hotels Verdict
The Twenty Two is a deliciously provocative addition to Mayfair—luxury imbued with personality, charm, and a little mischief. Its mix of Parisian decadence, contemporary confidence, and old manor glamour signals a new era for the district: one that welcomes creativity, sensuality, and rule-breaking sophistication. For travelers seeking somewhere bold yet intimate, stylish yet soulful, and unmistakably London—this is the address that makes Mayfair feel alive again.
