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I took my first ever luxury hotel showround – here's what I found

Luxury
Emma Dooney
28 February 2024

It may not be opening until the spring, but it’s clear the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is already setting the standards very high – even when it comes to a simple hotel showround. 

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

The Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is the first luxury hotel build in the area for 10 years

The hotel showround is a loudly quiet affair in the luxury travel business; an absolute must for every new launch, but one that we rarely talk much about as a concept. 

 

As you will all already know, these “familiarisation visits” are an invitation for media, agents and operators to preview the hotel a few months before opening and are crucial in building contacts, gaining feedback, and of course, getting the hotel’s name out there. Simply put, it is the “first impression”, which is why it’s essential to get right.