Mayfair is simply the place to live in London. it is the most affluent borough of the capital housing many overseas diplomatic buildings such as the US embassy. Mayfair is the area south of Oxford Street and north of Piccadilly. Here can be found some of London's most traditional hotels such as Brown's, the Fleming Mayfair, the Athenauem and the Park Lane Hilton. Shepherds Market in Mayfair is a favourtite meeting place and has some suprisingly affordable restaurants and traditional, cosy pubs such as the Red Lion.