A bathroom fitted with state-of-the-art technology for a signature suite in a luxury London hotel
A luxury suite fit for A-list guests has opened at The May Fair Hotel in the exclusive central London district of the same name. The ‘Ebony Suite’ boasts of the very latest in Japanese bathroom technology to ensure that VIP guests feel relaxed and pampered during their stay. Fitted with finest TOTO fixtures and fittings, the en-suite bathroom includes a gently glowing bath, basins with colour-changing, heat-sensitive technology and automatic controls, as well as a feature luxury, fully automated Washlet WC.
Spanning an impressive 110 square metres, and with access to an adjoining King Standard Bedroom, its stylish dark wood, ivory and chic metallic interior features a 67 square metre lounge area, complete with four-seater dining table, 52” flat screen, kitchenette and separate guest bathroom. The Ebony Suite living area leads out to a large 34 square metre private terrace, complete with patio furniture. When booked as a two-bedroom suite, guests can also make use of the suite’s separate entrance, which doubles up as a private lobby – perfect for receiving visitors.
Incorporating the latest designs from TOTO, manufacturer of the world’s most advanced bathrooms, guests can experience the chic and stylish TOTO NEOREST LE Washlet. Probably the most sophisticated ‘intelligent’ lavatory around, its design features a ready-warmed seat, automatically opening and closing lid, integrated bidet with directional warm water jets and massage functions, and remote control.
Guests can also choose between a spacious shower room and an oversized statement TOTO bathtub. Taking pride of place in the centre of the master bedroom, the TOTO tub is elegantly positioned on a raised platform, partially enclosed by Japanese-inspired panelling for extra privacy.
Experiential sanctuary
Designed to provide a sanctuary in which to relax and unwind, the TOTO bathtub’s unique LUMINIST material allows soothing, colour-changing lighting effects while you soak. For a more awakening experience, the TOTO Gyrostream shower with its horizontal streams of pulsating water massage refreshes the whole body. The luxury double TOTO sinks also features colour-altering technology, changing in response to the temperature of the water flow. Anthony Lee, general manager, The May Fair comments, “The Ebony Suite combines luxury comfort with the latest in technological advancements. A bedroom; a bath – these are not just functional; they’re experiential. At The May Fair we offer our guests a memorable experience and the Ebony Suite truly embodies this.”
Akira Watai, general manager TOTO UK, says, “We at TOTO are pleased to be working with The May Fair Hotel to create a unique suite experience. Both TOTO and The May Fair share an embedded passion for clean technology and good design, which is key to our core brand values, and which is demonstrated in the new Ebony Suite. Our dedicated approach to creating the best in end user/ guest and commercial experiences has been welcomed and embraced by our friends and partners at The May Fair. We are honoured to be their bathroom partner of choice.”
Situated in the heart of the Mayfair village, the May Fair Hotel has been a by-word for elegance and style since the twenties. The May Fair, first opened by King George V in 1927 and once owned by the filmmaking Danziger Brothers, is the official hotel for London Fashion Week and the BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with American Express.
The 406-room, West End hotel has hosted countless celebrities, heads of state, world leaders and cultural icons throughout its storied history. The hotel features 12 signature suites, a private VIP entrance, extraordinary banquet facilities (including the largest private theatre in London and the largest Baccarat chandelier in Europe), the world-class May Fair Spa and a rooftop penthouse with 360° views of London.