Celebrate this festive season in style at the recently opened Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, located on historic Hanover Square, at the crossroads of art, fashion and culture. From the chic shops of New Bond Street to the iconic Liberty on Regent Street just steps away, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is the perfect base to explore the magic of Mayfair this festive season. The hotel brings to life its unique blend of East and West, featuring exclusive cultural collaborations that honour its Asian heritage while embracing the creativity of local Mayfair artisans.

Festive decorations with a difference

This season, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair’s festive décor is inspired by the hotel’s Asian heritage and local neighbourhood. In celebration of Chef Akira Back’s Japanese and Korean culinary offerings, a striking tree sculpture, “Millennium Pine Tree” by renowned Korean artist Lee Gil Rae, will be showcased in the restaurant. Created from copper tubing, this sculpture reflects the beauty and resilience of nature. Presented in collaboration with Opera Art Gallery, the installation draws on the greenery surrounding the hotel, echoing the vision of Tokyo-based design studio, Curiosity.

Nearby, Montblanc’s New Bond Street flagship store will create a unique Christmas tree made from books, each sharing “Happy Holidays” in various languages. Decorated with custom ornaments, including Montblanc’s iconic Meisterstück nib in honour of its 100th anniversary, the display centres around The Desk, designed by Artistic Director Marco Tomasetta, where guests are invited to write and post their holiday messages to loved ones.

In the hotel lobby, a magnificent golden pine wishing tree by floral partner Lavender Green will take centre stage. Adorned with pinecones and origami fans in gold, green and burgundy, the tree is inspired by the hotel’s signature fan, created with the House of Vivienne Westwood. Guests can write their wishes at Montblanc’s director’s desk and post them in a special mailbox, after which the team will hang the wishes on the tree, in the spirit of hope and celebration. The hotel’s interior and exterior will be elegantly decorated, capturing the timeless charm of Mayfair with a festive warmth.

Season’s Sparkle at Mandarin Oriental, Mayfair
For those seeking a festive retreat, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair introduces its inaugural Season’s Sparkle package, available from 21 November 2024 to 5 January 2025. With rates starting from £1,050 inc VAT, guests can enjoy:
An overnight stay in a luxurious room or suite, complete with full breakfast for two
A festive cocktail and sweet treat upon arrival
A complimentary glass of champagne at the newly opened ABar Rooftop, with stunning views of Mayfair’s holiday lights
A curated personal shopping experience at Liberty
A Christmas decoration kit to design your own festive ornament

A Cultural Calendar of Events
This festive season, the hotel presents a culturally rich calendar of events, offering guests a range of immersive workshops, exclusively for only 12 guests, celebrating both traditional and modern crafts. Events run every Thursday from 28 November to 12 December at 10:30am, and include the following with breakfast:
Wreath decorating with Lavender Green on 28 November at £150, including your 12” boxed wreath to take home
Calligraphy masterclass in collaboration with Montblanc on 5 December at £110, including a Montblanc workbook and notepad to take home
Art of Japanese gift wrapping with a Furoshiki masterclass with Tomoko Kakiata on 12 December at £110, including a copy of her book and Furoshiki wrapping cloth to take home
Charm personalising with Boyarde on 19 December at £175, including your unique charm to take home

Festive and New Year Dining
This Christmas, acclaimed Chef Akira Back invites guests to celebrate at his debut restaurant, Akira Back, and the lively ABar Lounge. Inspired by Japan’s festive fried chicken tradition, Chef Back presents ‘ABFC’, featuring fried chicken with daikon, three dipping sauces, and an optional caviar upgrade. The à la carte menu showcases seasonal dishes with a Japanese twist like kimchi-glazed Brussels sprouts and Jidori chicken with chestnut potato purée and teriyaki. A festive set menu, priced at £145 per person, is available in the three private dining rooms. On New Year’s Eve, guests can choose between two indulgent experiences: start with cocktails at ABar Lounge, then enjoy dinner at Akira Back, and end with Dom Perignon whilst watching the fireworks over London from the ABar Rooftop. Alternatively, begin the evening with London skyline views at ABar Rooftop, proceed to dinner, and end the night with top DJs at ABar Lounge.

This festive season, experience the magic of Mayfair like never before, where art, fashion, culture and luxury come together at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London.

For further information on Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London and its festive offerings please visit www.mandarinoriental.com/en/london/mayfair.