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Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
Set within three red‑brick Victorian townhouses overlooking a secluded Shakespearean courtyard, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate pairs historic character with personalised luxury — boutique Jiva Spa and the signature Cinema and Jaguar suites offer singular, private experiences.
- Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood) Central Westminster address — c.5 minute walk to Buckingham Palace, close to St. James's Park, Victoria and Westminster transport links.
- Historical building / heritage architecture Property comprises three grand Victorian townhouses arranged around a manicured Shakespearean courtyard (heritage architecture and restored period features).
- Art or curated design collection Distinctive curated suites (eg. Cinema Suite with rare film prints; Jaguar Suite collaboration featuring commissioned artwork and bespoke design elements) contributing to an art/collection focus across signature suites.
- Exclusive access (e.g. members-only club) Taj The Chambers private members' club has an outpost at Taj 51 — offering members' lounge, bar, work pods and private dining; members receive club lounge/business centre privileges across the Chambers network.
- Sustainability / eco-certified operations Hotel listing notes EarthCheck certification / sustainability credentials as part of its facilities summary.
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Rooms and suites
Minsters Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite
797 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Kings Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
861 feet² · Ensuite bathroom · Minibar · Free WiFi · Tea/Coffee maker · Wireless Internet
Kings One Bedroom Suite
646 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Kings Junior Suite
Private suite · 431 feet² · Free WiFi · Telephone
Minsters One Bedroom Suite
700 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Kings Three Bedroom Suite
1507 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Falconers One-Bedroom Suite
689 feet² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Minibar · Free WiFi
Kings Deluxe Junior Suite
Private suite · 431 feet² · Private kitchen · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Minsters Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
700 feet² · Ensuite bathroom · Minibar · Free WiFi · Tea/Coffee maker · Wireless Internet
Falconers Two Bedroom Suite
753 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Amenities
Wellness
- Fitness centre 24-hour on‑site fitness centre (hotel guests only) with cardio and resistance equipment (treadmills, spinning bike, cross trainers, upright bikes, weight benches and pulley systems).
- Personal trainer service Expert personal trainers available upon request for bespoke fitness plans (book via the spa/fitness team).
- Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.) J Wellness Circle full‑service spa offering Ayurveda‑inspired and Western therapies including massages, body treatments, facials and multi‑hour spa indulgence packages.
- Sauna Spa relaxation facilities include a sauna as part of the J Wellness Circle relaxation suite.
- Steam Room Steam room available in the spa relaxation area (part of the J Wellness Circle facilities).
- Indoor pool Spa 'vitality pool' in the J Wellness Circle relaxation suite (hydrotherapy/vitality pool located within the spa relaxation area).
- Hot Tub / Spa J Wellness Circle spa offering hydrotherapy elements and a dedicated relaxation area (vitality pool, pre/post therapy relaxation experience and multi‑treatment spa packages).
- other: Yoga & Meditation sessions (private/in-room & spa-led) Yoga and meditation inspired by Ayurveda are offered by J Wellness Circle; private yoga sessions can be arranged in‑room or via the spa team.
Dining
- Fine dining restaurant(s) Quilon — Michelin‑starred South‑west coastal Indian restaurant located at the Taj 51 address offering tasting menus and refined coastal Indian cuisine.
- Casual restaurant / café TH@51 Restaurant & Bar — multi‑cuisine all‑day restaurant with a conservatory and seasonal courtyard for alfresco dining; seasonal opening hours apply.
- Casual restaurant / café House of Ming — on‑site Chinese restaurant specialising in Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine, open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Bar / lounge The Hamptons Bar — on‑site bar and lounge featuring cocktails and live/resident piano accompaniment.
- Afternoon tea service Kona — dedicated afternoon‑tea venue offering themed and award‑winning afternoon teas with multiple seatings (traditional and reinvented options; vegetarian/vegan available on request).
- Private dining room Private dining options including a Quilon Private Dining Room (intimate dining for up to c.18) and multiple private/social dining venues and event spaces within the hotel.
- Rooftop bar / terrace dining Terrace and courtyard dining options — seasonal alfresco dining and a rooftop/terrace area overlooking the Victorian courtyard and fountain for summer dining and private events.
Services
- 24-hour room service 24‑hour in‑room dining / round‑the‑clock room service available for registered guests.
- Valet parking Valet parking service offered (hotel will park vehicle in nearest car‑park facilities; published fees/charges apply).
- Airport / limousine transfer Airport meet & greet and chauffeur / chauffeured transfer services available on request; airport pickup/drop can be arranged via the concierge/guest preference form.
- Butler service Dedicated butler service (suite butlers) and Golden Keys concierge for personalised, bespoke guest services.
- Business centre On‑site business facilities and access to business centre services (meeting rooms / business support; 24/7 business centre available for Chambers membership).
- Meeting / event facilities Extensive meeting & events offering (multiple event spaces and private dining venues; hotel lists c.12 event spaces and boardrooms for 16–300 guests; smaller rooms available during major refurbishment).
- Dry cleaning / laundry service Laundry and dry‑cleaning services available for guests (hotel laundry services).
- Childcare / babysitting service Kids@Taj family programme plus babysitting/childcare arranged via concierge and butler services (children's menus and kid-focused activities available).
- Turndown service Turndown amenity/service offered to guests (featured in hotel promotions and guest services).
- Executive lounge access Access to Taj The Chambers private members' club and its club lounge/business centre is available for Chambers members; The Chambers has an outpost at Taj 51 offering members' lounge, work pods and private dining/meeting options.
Good to know
- Check in
- From 15:00
- Check out
- Until 12:00
- Breakfast
- Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet
- Built
- 1902
- Last refurbished
- 2019
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