Ultra-prime developer Caudwell has appointed Dorchester Collection to manage the €2.35bn (£2bn GDV) 1 Mayfair residential development, bringing hotel-calibre concierge and lifestyle services to what is set to become London's most prestigious residential address.
The appointment positions 1 Mayfair as offering "Luxury Services By The Dorchester", uniting two of Mayfair's most distinguished luxury destinations. Located on South Audley Street near Park Lane and Hyde Park, the development comprises 24 principal residences, including lateral apartments, penthouses and townhouses, plus five staff suites. Residences start from €41m (£35m), with completion scheduled for Q1 2027.
The partnership grants residents priority access to The Dorchester's three Michelin-star Alain Ducasse restaurant, The Grill, China Tang, and the hotel's exclusive 'black book' for reservations at sought-after restaurants, sold-out sporting events and fashion shows. The hotel, which opened in 1931, sits just a three-minute walk from the development.
What sets 1 Mayfair apart from competing ultra-prime developments is its operational infrastructure, designed with institutional-grade serviceability that could appeal to family offices seeking trophy assets with built-in revenue streams from ancillary services.
The development features extensive back-of-house facilities including concealed corridors, staff stairwells and dedicated lifts, enabling discreet service delivery. All residences include secondary staff entrances, with larger units equipped with professional catering kitchens.
Amenities include a health spa with a 20-metre (approximately 400m²) swimming pool beneath a double-height glazed ceiling, gym, treatment rooms, hair salon and juice bar. A la carte services span 24-hour in-residence dining, housekeeping, personal assistant services, pet care and event management. An on-site car valeting facility and dedicated floral room will operate in conjunction with The Dorchester's Cake & Flowers shop.
John Caudwell, founder of Caudwell, stated: "1 Mayfair is London's most prestigious residential address, designed to be a leader in global luxury, so we have appointed the internationally acclaimed Dorchester Collection to manage 1 Mayfair. It is part of our vision to ensure that the exceptional amenities and private residences that Caudwell has created at 1 Mayfair are operated to the highest standards of elegance and polished professionalism for which Dorchester Collection is world renowned." Christopher Cowdray, company president of Dorchester Collection, added: "Dorchester Collection is delighted to have been selected as the management company of 1 Mayfair, one of the most exceptional residential addresses in the world. Our dedicated team at The Dorchester will offer a certain way of life, curation and meaningful discernment few others can match as part of our legendary culture."
People mentioned:
- John Caudwell, British businessman, philanthropist and founder, Caudwell
- Christopher Cowdray, Company President, Dorchester Collection
- Robert A.M. Stern, Architect, RAMSA (New York)
- Juan Pablo (J.P.) Molyneux, Interior Designer (Paris)
Companies mentioned:
- Caudwell, ultra-prime developer
- Dorchester Collection, luxury hotel and residence management company
- RAMSA, architecture firm
- The Dorchester, luxury hotel
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