Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sofitel London St James

In London's West End, this 5-star luxury hotel is set in a beautifully preserved Neoclassical building. It boasts a luxurious on-site spa, spacious rooms, and Michelin Star restaurant, Wild Honey St James. On the corner of Pall Mall and Waterloo Place, Sofitel London St James is a 15-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross Station are 5 minutes’ walk away. St James’s Park is just 320 metres from the hotel. All the bedrooms at the property have been redesigned in 2019 by French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. Inspired by 1960s London, the new rooms blend bold British design with contemporary French elegance. Each room has complimentary WiFi, a desk, Sofitel MyBed, turndown service, a bath or rain shower, Diptyque toiletries, a flat screen TV and iDock sound system. Rooms also include Nespresso coffee, bottled water and a mini bar. Some rooms enjoy fantastic London views. The Sofitel Spa provides luxurious and innovative spa treatments over 3 floors with original historic features. The hotel also features a newly redesigned St James Bar which is an iconic cocktail destination. Guests can also visit the Wild Honey St James restaurant, a casual all-day dining venue serving modern European dishes with seasonal local ingredients.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Sofitel
Hotel chain/brand
Sofitel

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • EarthCheck Certified
    EarthCheck Certified
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ahmad
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    First, let me say that I am a regular guest at the Sofitel and know it very well. This time, however, my stay started on a disappointing note (without giving the details). That said, once I spoke with the Front Office Manager, Marine,...
  • Liuchengxo
    China China
    Perfect location, close to everywhere and yet spacious and quiet. Staffs are super helpful and friendly. A real gem.
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Smart hotel. Attentive and friendly staff. Wonderful dining.
  • Giovanni
    Australia Australia
    The staff were absolutely amazing and the facilities incredible
  • Antony
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We have stayed quite a few times already. Perfect location. Professional and friendly staff. Great bar for evening drinks and also a delicious breakfast in the dining room. Rooms are well appointed. Always our go to as we know we will not be...
  • Spyros
    Belgium Belgium
    Excellent location, outstanding maintenance of the hotel, comfortable room, generous offer of water & coffee, good breakfast although it could be better.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I’ve never been before and may not be able to afford to go again but it was for a special occasion and the staff were lovely to me and bent over backwards to ensure I had a lovely stay
  • Melike
    Turkey Turkey
    It was an amazing stay. Location, staff, breakfast... Everything was wonderful. My fav Hotel in London from now on❤️
  • Panagiotis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location! Professional service! Immaculate cleanliness! The staff made you feel at home! The highest of standards at all levels! Strongly recommend!
  • Alexla
    Latvia Latvia
    The hotel is perfectly placed in the heart of London. It takes just 30 minutes to get to Victoria station from Gatwick and then a quick bus number 38 takes you within 20 minutes to enjoy the luxury of Sofitel St. James. A lot of interesting...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern

House rules

Sofitel London St James takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Please inform Sofitel London St James in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.