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St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Historic calm in central Westminster

St. James’ Court brings a discreet Victorian atmosphere with bespoke interiors that balance historic character and a fresh contemporary finish. Between sightseeing and meetings, downtime can mean cocktails with a resident pianist at the Hamptons Bar or a reset in the J Wellness Circle spa, complete with a vitality pool, sauna, steam room, and a state-of-the-art gym.
VIP Access

  • Westminster on foot

    A 5-minute walk to Buckingham Palace, with major landmarks walkable.

  • Signature wellness rituals

    Book Nidra, a full-body massage designed to promote restful sleep.

  • Dining with real range

    From Michelin-starred Indian to Chinese menus and creative cocktails.
$299 nightly
The total price is $359
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Hidden Victorian courtyard with restored cherub fountain
  • Indian Jasmine Afternoon Tea at Kona
  • Kids@Taj goodies, treats, and tailored activities
  • 4-minute walk to St. James’s Park Tube
  • In-room tea and coffee plus bottled mineral water
  • Pillow menu, plus softer beds or hard boards
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Why we love this property

Work meets relaxation
This hotel features 17 meeting rooms in the city center. Guests can unwind at the spa, sauna, or enjoy 24-hour room service.
Michelin-star cuisine
Culinary adventures span 4 restaurants and 2 bars. The hotel boasts a Michelin-starred Indian venue, Chinese eatery, and English breakfast.
Spa sanctuary
Spa treatment rooms welcome couples for body scrubs, facials, and massages. A sauna, hot tub, and steam room soothe while a 24-hour gym energizes.

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Master)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a cup, and a large mirror.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(108 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a desk with a chair, and a flat-screen TV.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel hallway with a bench, two armchairs, a round table with fruit, and a mirror on the wall.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Superior)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and curtains.

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View (Junior) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View (Junior)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a laptop, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Premium Family Room, 1 King Bed and 1 Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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54 Buckingham Gate, London, England, SW1E 6AF

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Westminster Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Ben - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 41 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 44 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 82 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 84 min drive
  • London Victoria Station - 8 min walk
  • London (ZEP-Victoria Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 21 min walk
  • St. James's Park Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Victoria Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • Green Park Underground Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ivy Victoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caxton Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buckingham Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St. Ermin's Tea Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

  • St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Quilon Restaurant, one of 4 restaurants, serves Indian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour health club, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: St. James's Park Underground Station is 3 minutes and Victoria Underground Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 329 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
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Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 0.6 mi (GBP 65 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Working away

  • Business center
  • 17 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 47
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Magnifying mirror

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Office
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet (surcharge)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Uses some LED lighting

Special features

Spa

J Wellness Circle has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Quilon Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. 1-star Michelin rating. Reservations are required. Open daily.
House Of Ming - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Hamptons - This lobby lounge specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
TH@51 - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Kona - Onsite theme restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per day

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for GBP 9.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for GBP 9.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 55 for adults and GBP 55 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 65 per day (0.6 mi away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

James' Court Taj
James' Court Taj Hotel
London St. James' Court
London St. James' Court Hotel
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Taj Hotel London St. James'
Taj Hotel London St. James' Court
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Taj London St. James'
St. James' Court Taj Hotel
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St. James' Court A Taj Hotel London
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London Hotel
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London London
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London and nearby?

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London has 2 bars and a spa, as well as a 24-hour health club.

Are there restaurants at or near St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London?

Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Indian cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London like?

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St. James's Park Underground Station and 6 minutes' walk from Buckingham Palace. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Reviews

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were varied and of high quality with excellent service. (178 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered delicious food, excellent service, and a great selection of options, including pet-friendly dining. (96 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were exceptional, offering professional service, pristine facilities, and a truly relaxing atmosphere. (34 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning location and the hotel. Very helpful staff
Magdalena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very special experience we were made to feel special and everyone was so helpful. Great place to base yourself while visiting London.
Paul, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just had 2 nights at the Taj, the hotel was lovely and the staff very helpful and friendly. We arrived early, our room wasn't ready so they stored our cases in a safe place and when our room was ready they took them up to the room for us before we came back.
Nicola, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location Excellent staff. We loved it
Josselyne and Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a slightly tucked away part of London but still very convenient. My room at the back directly overlooked a school playground so be careful opening curtains in the morning1
Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely wonderful staff and facilities!
Brandon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and location is convenient
Krista Dawn, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good breakfast buffet , very friendly staff.
Janine, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, first rate hotel. wonderful, friendly and helpful staff and a fabulous spa.
Gareth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Can’t wait to return.
Patrick, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Taj is my go-to London Hitel reco. No one is ever disappointed. Maybe I should keep it a secret? Haha! Excellent staff and facility, perfect home base for anything in London, great concierge recs, great hotel food. Really can’t go wrong. Be back soon!
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We always enjoy our time at the TAJ. Beautiful hotel in a great location
Christopher, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and incredible staff/service. Riddhima took excellent care of us
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location the heart of Central London and great Asian restaurant.
Jimish, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and the buffet was amazing.
Waseem, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property. Great location. Staff is very friendly and service oriented. Breakfast buffet options are great. Special mention for good service by Mr Deepak at breakfast time.
RAJESH, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxurious stay in the heart of London. Great for either business or pleasure
Leisa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location for our very quick one-night visit. Staff is super friendly, restaurants at hotel excellent. Lobby is stunning; room was great. We were greeted with tasty desserts in our room..much appreciated!
Saptarsi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

While the property was undergoing renovations at the time, it was still quite lovely. The room was well appointed and comfortable. The staff were top notch. Great stay.
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always love staying at Taj St. James court! Perfect location, great amenities , and excellent staff! We will be back again!
Phillip, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast selection - but you seriously need bigger tea cups!! Lovely comfortable room and well appointed bathroom
Heather, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

overall great service, wonderful breakfast and very nice room!
Gloria, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Of the dozens of hotels I have stayed in during the last five years, the St James Taj hotel is the best. The level of professionalism is unsurpassed and the courtesy of the staff is remarkable.
George, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast buffet is top notch. Hotel and lobby sparkling clean. Welcoming friendly staff
Dean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, good location, good breakfast
Huiling, 5-night trip