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Sofitel London St James
6 Waterloo Place, Westminster, London, England, UK
Neighborhood: St James
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Prepare for a slight case of culture shock — the old Cox’s and King’s bank on the corner of Waterloo Place and Pall Mall, just around the corner from the Picadilly Circus tube station, is now the place to go in London for a little taste of Paris. Today owned by the French Sofitel chain, it’s had a makeover courtesy of designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, and now sports a fine French brasserie overseen by chef Vincent Menager.
Absent is the country-house look of the standard London luxury hotel — this one is contemporary and continental through and through. There is such a thing as five-star luxury without chintz and printed fabrics, and these rooms prove it, outfitted in smart, nearly monochrome color schemes with dark lacquered furniture against muted backgrounds, trading patterned wallpaper for black-and-white photographic prints.
Beneath the Art Deco surface you’ll find all the trappings of a state-of-the-art hotel, technological and otherwise: palatial bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, high-speed internet, spa and massage treatments and a full complement of business services. The Balcon brasserie is a worthy option, a popular spot for a business lunch, and the St. James Bar offers what’s purported to be London’s widest selection of both champagnes and cigars, in a space that’s patterned after Coco Chanel’s 1920s Paris apartment.
How to get there:
Sofitel London St James is a 6-minute walk from the Piccadilly Circus tube station. If you’re arriving from Heathrow Airport, the most convenient transfer option to central London is the Heathrow Express train, which leaves Heathrow Airport every 15 minutes and takes 15 minutes to arrive at Paddington Station. One-way fares are available from £18 and round-trip fares from £32. By black cab, Sofitel London St James is approximately a 45-minute ride from Heathrow Airport (depending on traffic) and can cost upwards of £50.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- Daily free shoe shine
- Complimentary high speed internet access (a value of 15 GBP per day)
- 186 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 51 Guest Reviews
- Sofitel London St James
- 6 Waterloo Place, Westminster
- London, England, UK
- Neighborhood: St James
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour medical assistance
- 24 hour room service
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Beauty salon
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Library
- Lounge
- Multi-lingual staff
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Steam rooms
- Turkish bath
- Valet parking (charges apply)
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51 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Derek
- Stayed March 2010
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Attentive service/calm atmosphere/lovely bar
very nice public areas/great location/beautiful building/comfortable and well appointed rooms -
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Michael
- Stayed March 2010
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Fantastic location
What the hotel could do better:
Pictures are more grand than the reality. Room decor and interior hallways and elevators could use freshening.
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- Catherine
- Stayed April 2010
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Excellent location - central but quiet, spacious rooms. Friendly and high quality service. Great shower. Kid friendly (we even were able to borrow a stroller).
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
