St. James's · Sofitel
Sofitel London St James
Set within a Grade II‑listed neoclassical landmark on Waterloo Place, Sofitel London St James marries refined French design with British grandeur. Enjoy the three‑floor SoSPA and the acclaimed Wild Honey St James restaurant — discreet, cultured hospitality for discerning travellers.
- Historical building / heritage architecture Housed behind a neoclassical Grade II‑listed façade (former Lloyds Bank/building of historic significance) in central St James’s — period architectural features retained across public spaces.
- Art or curated design collection Curated interior design and art throughout the hotel (Pierre‑Yves Rochon design elements), notable ceiling artwork in St James Bar and striking art pieces surrounding the Private Dining Room and public spaces.
- Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood) Located on Waterloo Place in St James’s — within a 15‑minute walk of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus and other central London landmarks.
- Sustainability / eco-certified operations Public corporate social responsibility statement with current environmental certifications including EarthCheck Silver (renewed 2025) and Green Key certification (2024).
- Panoramic or landmark views Terrace and some suites/restaurant terrace offer views across Waterloo Place and surrounding heritage buildings/statues; rooftop/hotel references to London views from selected suites/terrace seating.
- Wellness-focused design In‑house AlphaSphere chair by Sha in Sofitel FIT — an award‑winning multisensory pod/chair offering light, temperature, colour, sound and vibration therapy to alleviate jet‑lag and aid relaxation.
- other:Bespoke scent branding or aromatherapy programme Spa treatments allow guests to choose room fragrance as part of personalised treatments; the hotel runs fragrance‑paired experiences (e.g. Memo Paris Afternoon Tea) and bar collaborations with fragrance houses, indicating bespoke scent/fragrance pairings in experiences.
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Rooms and suites
Premium Luxury King Room with Waterloo Place or Pall Mall View
Room · 344 feet² · City view · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Opera King Suite with Separate Lounge and Dining Space - Waterloo Place View
Private suite · 1172 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · City view · Air conditioning
Superior Room with One King Bed and View
Room · 280 feet² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
Deluxe King Suite with Separate Living Room with Sofa Bed
Private suite · 527 feet² · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing · Coffee machine
Studio King Suite with Lounge Space and Waterloo Place View
Private suite · 377 feet² · City view · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Soundproofing
Luxury King Room
Room · 344 feet² · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV
St James King Suite with Separate Lounge and Dining Space - Waterloo Place View
Private suite · 850 feet² · City view · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Luxury Twin Room
Room · 344 feet² · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Prestige King Suite with Separate Living Room and Waterloo Place or Pall Mall View
Private suite · 646 feet² · City view · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Junior King Suite with Lounge Space and Waterloo Place View
Private suite · 377 feet² · City view · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Amenities
Wellness
- Fitness centre Sofitel FIT: a 100sqm, 24-hour air-conditioned gym with Technogym equipment, free weights, exercise balls and a vertical tropical garden; complimentary coconut water available after workouts.
- Steam Room Spa facilities include a steam room/hammam (spa journey begins with a steam room experience).
- Hot Tub / Spa Sofitel SPA spread over three floors features a luxurious jacuzzi/private Jacuzzi for two as part of spa facilities and spa packages (e.g. Romantic/Time for Two packages include private use of the Jacuzzi).
- Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.) Award-winning Sofitel SPA offers Su-Man treatments, Sothys, CODAGE and HydraFacial programmes, signature massages, body scrubs and facial packages across multiple treatment rooms (couples suite available).
- Personal trainer service Personal trainers available on request via Concierge — one-to-one bespoke sessions can be arranged to suit guests' fitness goals.
Dining
- Fine dining restaurant(s) Wild Honey St James — a Michelin-starred modern European restaurant led by Chef Anthony Demetre serving seasonal, high‑end tasting and à la carte menus.
- Casual restaurant / café Bistrot at Wild Honey / Bistrot on the Terrace — a more relaxed French bistro concept and seasonal terrace seating in front of the hotel serving bistro-style dishes.
- Bar / lounge St James Bar — a chic cocktail bar open daily (food and beverage service hours published); The Rose Lounge — rose‑themed daytime lounge serving light bites and teas.
- Afternoon tea service The Rose Lounge offers traditional and themed Afternoon Tea services (including limited-edition collaborations such as Memo Paris Afternoon Tea) with tea pairings and champagne options; available daily with published hours.
- Private dining room Private Dining Room for up to 16 guests plus multiple semi-private and hireable dining/event spaces (Gallery, Stage, Bistrot semi-private areas); bespoke menus and private hire options for 16–150 guests.
Services
- Dry cleaning / laundry service 24-hour laundry service available to guests (room descriptions and suites list 24-hour laundry/24/7 laundry service).
- Meeting / event facilities Twelve versatile event spaces including Westminster Suite and Mayfair Suite (Westminster Suite capacity up to 200 theatre; Mayfair and other divisible suites), dedicated events team, AV and bespoke banqueting/private hire for 16–150 guests.
Good to know
- Check in
- From 15:00
- Check out
- Until 12:00
- Breakfast
- Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
- Built
- 1923
- Last refurbished
- 2019
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