There’s a quiet thrill in arriving at The Twenty Two. Tucked discreetly on Grosvenor Square, its Portland stone façade gives little away – a deliberate understatement for what lies within.
Once an Edwardian family home, the building has been reimagined into a 31-room hotel and private members’ club that feels both intimate and indulgent. The vision belongs to entrepreneur Navid Mirtorabi, with creative backing from Jamie Reuben and interiors by Natalia Miyar. Together, they’ve created a space that’s less about pomp and more about personality.
Step inside and you’re enveloped in a world of maximalist elegance. The design draws from 18th-century French influences, think Pierre Frey wallpapers, velvet drapes, and mirrored ceilings – but it’s never overwrought. Each room is a character study: some are wrapped in Mughal-inspired red prints, others in duck-egg blue with scarlet four-posters. Bathrooms are clad in black-and-white cabochon marble, with freestanding tubs and double vanities that feel more Parisian pied-à-terre than London hotel suite.
Amenities are thoughtful and tactile. Bespoke toiletries come in refillable aluminium bottles, and the minibar is stocked with Charbonnel et Walker truffles, biodynamic wines, and even in-house spirits. There’s a Klipsch sound system, Dyson hairdryer, steamer, and a vintage Bakelite phone that dials “22” for anything you desire. Butler service is available 24/7, and returning guests often find their rooms subtly tailored with a curated playlist, a favourite book, and preferred scent.
Beyond the rooms, The Twenty Two offers a Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant serving modern British fare with Mediterranean accents. The Living Room, reserved for guests and members is a panelled salon with hand-painted Fromental wallpaper and turtle-shaped wall lights. Downstairs, the nightclub is a velvet-drenched discotheque where Naomi Campbell has DJ’d and Jeff Bezos has been spotted. It’s a place where Mayfair’s old guard mingles with the creative set — editors, designers, diplomats, and discreet celebrities.
Why go? Because The Twenty Two doesn’t just offer luxury – it offers belonging. It’s a hotel that understands the value of discretion, the pleasure of detail, and the art of lingering. For business travellers, especially those in hospitality, media, or cultural sectors, it’s a masterclass in how design and service can elevate experience. And for anyone seeking a stay that’s both seductive and sincere, it’s one of London’s most compelling addresses.