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Sofitel London St James

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9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

French polish meets London theatreland

Sofitel London St James brings contemporary French elegance into a preserved neoclassical landmark, with playful interiors that balance Edwardian gravitas and 1970s exuberance. Between a velvet-and-brass bar and a Michelin-starred dining room, the mood stays decidedly grown-up. Down in the original bank vault, the spa adds a quietly dramatic reset.

  • Michelin-starred dining

    Wild Honey St James pairs British produce with classic French technique in modern European style.

  • Vault-set spa sanctuary

    Unwind in a historic bank vault setting made for slow, restorative downtime.

  • Walkable West End address

    Just five minutes on foot to Piccadilly Circus and the buzz of central London.
$567 nightly
The total price is $680
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • 24-hour SoFIT gym with Technogym equipment
  • AlphaSphere chair sessions to ease jet lag
  • Prestige and Junior Suites with street views
  • Diptyque bath and body products in bathrooms
  • Nespresso machines and Smeg kettles in rooms
  • Pet-friendly stays for dogs up to 10 kg
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Why we love this property

Business meets bliss
This hotel combines 12 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center with spa indulgences. After work, enjoy body treatments, massages, and Turkish baths.
Gourmet dining paradise
Savor French cuisine or unwind at the bar. The hotel serves English, vegan, and vegetarian breakfasts with local organic ingredients.
Wellness sanctuary
A full-service spa offers aromatherapy, body treatments, and in-room massages. A Turkish bath and 24-hour gym enhance the wellness experience.

Room options

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View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Prestige Suite

A modern living room with checkered sofas, a black coffee table, and a blue checkered floor.

Prestige Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury Waterloo Place/Pall Mall View)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury Waterloo Place/Pall Mall View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Opera Suite

A modern living room with a white sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There are two floor lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf.

Opera Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1173 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite 70

A modern living room with orange sofas, a glass coffee table, and a television.

Suite 70

  • City view
  • 850 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Space, Waterloo Place View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with red curtains.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Space, Waterloo Place View)

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Separate Living Room with Sofa Bed)

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Separate Living Room with Sofa Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a kettle, and a red chair.

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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6 Waterloo Place, London, England, SW1Y 4AN

What's nearby

  • Regent Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. James's Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Theatreland - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 41 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 81 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 87 min drive
  • Charing Cross Station - 8 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 16 min walk
  • Waterloo Station - 18 min walk
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Charing Cross Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Leicester Square Underground Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus
  • Café W Piccadilly
  • Japan Centre
  • Panton Yokocho
  • ‪Fallow - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sofitel London St James

  • When you stay at Sofitel London St James, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments, and Wild Honey St James, one of 2 restaurants, serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Piccadilly Circus Underground Station is 3 minutes and Charing Cross Underground Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 183 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (GBP 60 per day)
    • Secured covered onsite valet parking (GBP 60 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Afternoon tea
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Baby bath
  • Bed rails

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (6501 square feet)

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Wild Honey St James - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open select days.
The Rose Lounge - This lobby lounge specializes in British cuisine. Open daily.
St James Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Bistrot at Wild Honey - Onsite brasserie. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for GBP 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 40 per person

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 60.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs GBP 60 per day
  • Covered valet parking costs GBP 60 per day

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel London St James offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sofitel London St James 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 Sofitel London St James?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Sofitel London St James?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 60 per day. Valet parking costs GBP 60 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sofitel London St James?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sofitel London St James and nearby?

Sofitel London St James has a spa and a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Sofitel London St James?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring French cuisine.

What's the area around Sofitel London St James like?

Sofitel London St James is a short 3-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus Underground Station and 4 minutes' walk from Trafalgar Square.

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Reviews

Sofitel London St James Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, scrumptious, and exceptional. (14 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant served excellent food and provided a wonderful dining experience. (10 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

A great hotel in a great location with great staff
MohammadReza, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was helpful and the hotel is beautiful
Rene, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Marissa J, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and very friendly and accomodating staff!
Crystal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and staff. Minor quibbles: In-room (menu-based) TV system is erratic and a bit out-of-date. In-room radio/speaker out-of-date (old ipod connector) and bluetooth connection did not work.
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great location, extremely clean and comfortable, great restaurant.
jenica, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at St James, lovely room and great facilities, the staff could not do enough for you Highly recommend
Nathan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Most amazing staff I’ve encountered in a very long time. From greeters to luggage help to front desk to management to room attendants- so accommodating, caring, and inviting. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Peggy C, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was perfectly set up for all our needs & staff is very friendly and accommodating to our needs and requests, during our stay.
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotell and great service.
Jens, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location near Piccadilly tube station. Lovely staff and really nice breakfast. Would like to return in the future.
Rafal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff couldn't do enough for us. The bar and restaurants are excellent. A perfect location for museums, the west end and shopping. Great price too when compared to other 5 star hotels in London.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location… really felt British if that makes sense. Front desk staff was pretty great.
michael, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, very helpful and pleasant staff . Very good breakfast. Perfect Location 🇬🇧❤️
Shalva, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was amazing, large rooms, clean, new with updated technology, great location.
Henrik, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Service was great.
Melinda, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and amazing staff.
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was wonderful, great amenities and a superb location.
Rebecca, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Phenomenal service that catered to our every need. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and well appointed with all of the amenities that made our stay feel like home away from home. Breakfast in the morning is scrumptious and not to be missed. We’ll be back!
Anne, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was excellent
Melinda, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

They have attentive and pleasant staff.
Mari, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was perfect! The hotel and room were beautiful and clean, But it was the staff that really made it special. The front desk and the concierge were top-notch and so friendly and helpful especially since it was our first time in UK visiting from USA. Highly highly recommended!!
Brodie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great spa.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Great service. Nice rooms with comfy bed and clean, nice bathroom.
Michael, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, beutiful building the best location in London.
Francisco Javier, 3-night trip