St. James's · Hyatt
Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt
Anchored in an Edwardian red‑brick landmark off Whitehall, Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt, blends historic character with refined design — a five‑storey Presidential townhouse suite and a hidden whiskey bar complement a signature restaurant and private events rooms.
- Historical building / heritage architecture Located in restored Grade II‑listed Edwardian buildings on the original Great Scotland Yard site (former Metropolitan Police and Ministry of Defence premises) with historic façade and period references throughout.
- Art or curated design collection Extensive curated interior design and art programme—HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates–designed interiors with bespoke artefacts, glass installations and curated artworks throughout public spaces and bars.
- Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood) Prime Westminster location — steps from Whitehall, near Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross and the National Gallery; central for government and theatre districts.
- Exclusive access (e.g. members-only club) 'Grace & Favour' — a members’/exclusive hotel space in the lower levels intended as a private, bookable members-style area for working, socialising and private events (can be exclusively booked for small events).
- Bespoke scent branding or aromatherapy programme The Parlour’s themed Afternoon Tea collaborations have included scent/ fragrance partnerships (notably with Floris London) that inform seasonal menus and guest experiences.
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Rooms and suites
Deluxe Twin Room
Room · 25 m² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
Premium King Room - Disability Access
Room · 29 m² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
Two-Bedroom Suite
Private suite · 93 m² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
Two-Bedroom Townhouse
Room · 199 m² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Bath · Air conditioning
Deluxe King Room with Balcony
Room · 26 m² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
King Room
Room · 24 m² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
Deluxe King Room
Room · 25 m² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
King Suite
Private suite · 40 m² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
King Room with Courtyard View
Room · 24 m² · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV
King Room - Disability Access
Room · 26 m² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
Twin Room
Room · 24 m² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
Family Room with Courtyard View
Room · 47 m² · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Premium King Room
Room · 27 m² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
Amenities
Wellness
- Fitness centre 24-hour on-site fitness centre in the hotel lower levels with cardio machines, strength equipment and free-weights for full workouts.
- Yoga / Pilates studio Dedicated floor space within the basement gym for yoga, Pilates and floor-based stretching / bodyweight training.
- Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.) Wellness packages for hotel guests via a partnership with nearby Aire Ancient Baths London — packages include thermal-bath access plus professional massages and treatment options (e.g. 45–90 minute massages as part of bundled stays).
- Hot Tub / Spa Access to Aire Ancient Baths’ balneum (hot tub-style pool with jets) as part of guest wellness packages — location c.8 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
- Steam Room Guest access to Aire Ancient Baths’ vaporium (aromatherapy steam room) included in partnered thermal-bath packages sold to hotel guests.
Dining
- Fine dining restaurant(s) Ekstedt at The Yard — chef Niklas Ekstedt’s Michelin-recognised, wood‑fired ‘old Nordic’ tasting-menu restaurant housed within the hotel.
- Casual restaurant / café The Yard and The Parlour provide all‑day dining and daytime café/tearoom service (light lunches, casual à la carte menus and breakfast service in public dining areas).
- Bar / lounge Multiple bar spaces including the principal cocktail bar The 40 Elephants (all‑day cocktail lounge) and the hidden Síbín speakeasy whisky bar behind a secret door.
- Afternoon tea service Daily Afternoon Tea served in The Parlour (hotel tearoom) with seasonal and collaborative menus (e.g. Floris London collaboration for themed afternoon tea).
- Private dining room Private dining and events options available (Ekstedt offers a Chef’s Table experience for small groups and the hotel takes private bookings for exclusive dining/events).
Services
- 24-hour room service On‑site 24‑hour room service available to guests.
- Meeting / event facilities Multiple event spaces including a large ballroom and the 'Grace & Favour' event area; hotel offers meeting/banquet facilities for up to c.120+ guests and bookable private event spaces.
- Digital check-in / mobile key Contactless/mobile key and digital check‑in options are offered for guests (mobile key entry noted in hotel booking listings).
- Dry cleaning / laundry service On‑site dry cleaning and laundry services available to guests (paid service).
- Turndown service Evening turndown service provided as part of guest services.
- Pet services / pet-friendly amenities Pet‑friendly property with pet amenities (pet bowls, pet baskets) and policies allowing pets; pet services/amenities advertised on booking channels.
Good to know
- Check in
- From 15:00
- Check out
- Until 12:00
- Breakfast
- Continental
- Built
- 1910
- Last refurbished
- 2019
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