FOX CLUB
Bijou bolthole minutes from the West End sights.
FOXY GALS AND THEIR GUYS can now go to ground at The Fox Club, the one-time lovenest of an 18th century courtesan and her amours, hidden in the heart of Mayfair.
Despite such racy associations – the house was once home to statesman Charles Fox, whose vices included “having a damn good time” – this little boutique bolthole is the sole of discretion. Run both as a private members’ club and a hotel, The Fox Club is for those seeking un-stuffy sophistication without over-the-top Mayfair glitz. We’d say it’s one of London’s best kept secrets.
Brilliantly located just off Piccadilly – Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are just minutes away – the fab Fox offers easy access to most of London. It’s a fun and friendly place to unwind, dine well and bed down in appealing surroundings.
Hit the spot
Tucked behind Piccadilly, just a stone’s throw from Green Park and the Ritz.
Bedtime
Opt for an early night in the Cavendish suite – a quiet roost at the back with an oversize drench shower.
Be savvy
Be ready for plenty of stairs – it’s a tall four-storey townhouse.
Be smitten
Fab Fox’s den in the heart of Mayfair.
Plump cushions
Inside this Georgian London townhouse, there’s an invitingly cosy bar (where a fire burns merrily in winter) and an airy, glass-domed restaurant serving everything from breakfast to gastro-style dinners. Prints of bon vivant Mr Fox adorn the walls, and there are plenty of armchairs for lounging.
Handsome bedrooms – just nine – come with luxurious double-sprung mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets, super-soft pillows, plump cushions and plenty of Molton Brown bathroom goodies. All have double sash windows and aircon, and even the names have a hint of naughtiness about them – all are named after the lovers of the fun-loving Mr Fox’s mistress.
Favourites include the Cavendish suite – a quiet roost at the back of the hotel with a drench shower and separate dressing area. Also made for hiding away (though some may find it a tad dark) is the Fox room on the lower ground floor.
Friendly and obliging staff – and the regulars who are Fox Club members – lend this bijou Mayfair bolthole a sociable and clubby vibe. We’d say it’s a den well worth discovering.
The Fox Club was reviewed for Room for Romance by Mairiona Cotter
FOXY GALS AND THEIR GUYS can now go to ground at The Fox Club, the one-time lovenest of an 18th century courtesan and her amours, hidden in the heart of Mayfair.
Despite such racy associations – the house was once home to statesman Charles Fox, whose vices included “having a damn good time” – this little boutique bolthole is the sole of discretion. Run both as a private members’ club and a hotel, The Fox Club is for those seeking un-stuffy sophistication without over-the-top Mayfair glitz. We’d say it’s one of London’s best kept secrets.
Brilliantly located just off Piccadilly – Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are just minutes away – the fab Fox offers easy access to most of London. It’s a fun and friendly place to unwind, dine well and bed down in appealing surroundings.
Hit the spot
Tucked behind Piccadilly, just a stone’s throw from Green Park and the Ritz.
Bedtime
Opt for an early night in the Cavendish suite – a quiet roost at the back with an oversize drench shower.
Be savvy
Be ready for plenty of stairs – it’s a tall four-storey townhouse.
Be smitten
Fab Fox’s den in the heart of Mayfair.
Plump cushions
Inside this Georgian London townhouse, there’s an invitingly cosy bar (where a fire burns merrily in winter) and an airy, glass-domed restaurant serving everything from breakfast to gastro-style dinners. Prints of bon vivant Mr Fox adorn the walls, and there are plenty of armchairs for lounging.
Handsome bedrooms – just nine – come with luxurious double-sprung mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets, super-soft pillows, plump cushions and plenty of Molton Brown bathroom goodies. All have double sash windows and aircon, and even the names have a hint of naughtiness about them – all are named after the lovers of the fun-loving Mr Fox’s mistress.
Favourites include the Cavendish suite – a quiet roost at the back of the hotel with a drench shower and separate dressing area. Also made for hiding away (though some may find it a tad dark) is the Fox room on the lower ground floor.
Friendly and obliging staff – and the regulars who are Fox Club members – lend this bijou Mayfair bolthole a sociable and clubby vibe. We’d say it’s a den well worth discovering.
The Fox Club was reviewed for Room for Romance by Mairiona Cotter
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Dining in
The Fox’s light and airy dining room makes a congenial place for lunch. Tuck into dishes such as wild mushroom risotto with white truffle oil and Parmesan, or the nicely traditional pork fillet with spinach, roasted parsnip and pear cider sauce.
Make yourselves at home at the bar– whether you fancy a quick latte, a lunchtime tipple or pre-theatre cocktails. There's a choice of light bites and tapas in the evening.
Dining out
From literally hundreds of options, great places to go nearby include Gordon Ramsay’s Murano, Langan’s Brasserie on Stratton Street and – if you’re pushing the boat out – the Ritz. All no more than 100 meters away.
Where?
The Fox Club.
What’s cooking?
Unpretentious modern British and European dishes (lunch only) such as Spanish charcuterie, T-bone steaks, hand-cut chips and delicious puds.
Top Table?
Beneath the airy roof window.
See & Do
You are just a short bus ride from all the big London sights such as Buckingham Palace, the National Gallery, the London Eye and hundreds more. If the tourist agenda is not for you, go for a stroll in nearby Green Park or Hyde Park, or browse the shops along Piccadilly.
Spa
The Fox Club can arrange a variety of treatments at discounted prices in the nearby Beauty Essence spa and wellness centre.
Dates
May
Go green fingered at the Chelsea Flower Show.
August
Party hard at the Party in the Park – London’s big outdoor music festival in Hyde Park.
The Fox’s light and airy dining room makes a congenial place for lunch. Tuck into dishes such as wild mushroom risotto with white truffle oil and Parmesan, or the nicely traditional pork fillet with spinach, roasted parsnip and pear cider sauce.
Make yourselves at home at the bar– whether you fancy a quick latte, a lunchtime tipple or pre-theatre cocktails. There's a choice of light bites and tapas in the evening.
Dining out
From literally hundreds of options, great places to go nearby include Gordon Ramsay’s Murano, Langan’s Brasserie on Stratton Street and – if you’re pushing the boat out – the Ritz. All no more than 100 meters away.
Where?
The Fox Club.
What’s cooking?
Unpretentious modern British and European dishes (lunch only) such as Spanish charcuterie, T-bone steaks, hand-cut chips and delicious puds.
Top Table?
Beneath the airy roof window.
See & Do
You are just a short bus ride from all the big London sights such as Buckingham Palace, the National Gallery, the London Eye and hundreds more. If the tourist agenda is not for you, go for a stroll in nearby Green Park or Hyde Park, or browse the shops along Piccadilly.
Spa
The Fox Club can arrange a variety of treatments at discounted prices in the nearby Beauty Essence spa and wellness centre.
Dates
May
Go green fingered at the Chelsea Flower Show.
August
Party hard at the Party in the Park – London’s big outdoor music festival in Hyde Park.
GETTING THERE
Location
Clarges Street, London W1J 7ER
Parking
There is NCP parking nearby on Carrington Street at GBP 35 per day.
Trains
Mainline: Victoria station, ten minutes by cab.
Underground: Green Park station (for Piccadilly and Victoria lines).
Taxis
Around GBP 60 from London Heathrow.
Airport
London Heathrow – 15 miles.
Rooms and suites
Nine rooms and three suites.
Special features
Individually decorated rooms with period features have aircon, wi-fi and flatscreen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms are stocked with Molton Brown smellies.
Also…
If you fancy a nightcap, just head down to the fully licensed bar.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
GBP 200-300
Open/closed
Closed Christmas and Boxing Day.
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
Midday.
Minimum night stay?
No.
Breakfast
Breakfast (not included in the rate) is served until 10:30 and there’s a good choice of pastries, fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereals and juices. While the full English is served on weekdays, it’s continental at weekends.
Room service
No, though breakfast can be taken in bed.
Children
Welcome.
Pets
No.
Air conditioning
Yes.
Wedding License?
No.
Location
Clarges Street, London W1J 7ER
Parking
There is NCP parking nearby on Carrington Street at GBP 35 per day.
Trains
Mainline: Victoria station, ten minutes by cab.
Underground: Green Park station (for Piccadilly and Victoria lines).
Taxis
Around GBP 60 from London Heathrow.
Airport
London Heathrow – 15 miles.
Rooms and suites
Nine rooms and three suites.
Special features
Individually decorated rooms with period features have aircon, wi-fi and flatscreen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms are stocked with Molton Brown smellies.
Also…
If you fancy a nightcap, just head down to the fully licensed bar.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
GBP 200-300
Open/closed
Closed Christmas and Boxing Day.
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
Midday.
Minimum night stay?
No.
Breakfast
Breakfast (not included in the rate) is served until 10:30 and there’s a good choice of pastries, fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereals and juices. While the full English is served on weekdays, it’s continental at weekends.
Room service
No, though breakfast can be taken in bed.
Children
Welcome.
Pets
No.
Air conditioning
Yes.
Wedding License?
No.
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