Bahamas Philately: Mayfair Hotel

The Mayfair Hotel began construction in 1957 and opened early 1959. The 56 room hotel was built by Ernest Batley and operated by the Clifford Hotels Ltd. It overlooked Nassau Harbour and had a roof-top bar and swimming pool.

In 1964, the hotel was purchased by Finance and Mortgage Ltd. The new owners invested $225,000 to renovate the roof-top bar and swimming pool.

Postcards

Calypso Distributors Ltd (P72800 Series – Booklet)

Calypso Distributors Ltd (10×111300 Series)

References
  • Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News Volume 109 (1965)
  • Bahamas Handbook and Businessman’s Annual (1960)
  • Travel Volume 122 (1964)
  • Travel Volume 123 (1965)