10/10 Exceptional
overall great service, wonderful breakfast and very nice room!
Gloria
Gloria, 3-night trip
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
Hotel with 4 restaurants, near Buckingham Palace
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At the heart of London, St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London offers a tranquil retreat with 4 restaurants and a Michelin star rated meal. Unwind at the spa or library while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
VIP Access9.0
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Connecting rooms available
- Air-conditioning
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
- Full-service spa
- Breakfast available
- Internet in the lobby
- 24-hour health club
- Sauna
- Steam room
- 24-hour room service
- Massage/treatment rooms
- Babysitting
- Conference centre
For families (6)
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
£221
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Why we love this property
Spa sanctuary
Spa treatment rooms welcome couples for body scrubs, facials, and massages. A sauna, hot tub, and steam room soothe while a 24-hour gym energises.
Michelin-star cuisine
Culinary adventures span 4 restaurants and 2 bars. The hotel boasts a Michelin-starred Indian venue, Chinese eatery, and English breakfast.
Dressing gowns and room service
Hotel rooms feature plush dressing gowns and hypo-allergenic bedding for ultimate comfort. Midnight cravings? 24-hour room service delivers.
Room options
Showing 15 of 15 rooms
Executive Room, 1 Double Bed
8.8Excellent
34 reviews
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Master)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
- 60 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
- 45 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
8.6Excellent
65 reviews
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed
9.0Wonderful
108 reviews
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
9.0Wonderful
26 reviews
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed
9.0Wonderful
2 reviews
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
- 72 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Superior)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
- 45 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Family Room, 2 Double Beds
9.2Wonderful
19 reviews
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible
9.4Exceptional
16 reviews
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
- 40 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Premium Room, 1 Double Bed
9.8Exceptional
6 reviews
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
- 24 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Master)
10.0Exceptional
1 review
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
- 51 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View (Junior)
9.6Exceptional
5 reviews
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
- 45 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Premium Room, 1 King Bed
8.0Very good
16 reviews
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
- 30 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Premium Family Room, 1 King Bed and 1 Sofa Bed
9.4Exceptional
3 reviews
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
54 Buckingham Gate, London, England, SW1E 6AF
What's nearby
- Buckingham Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Westminster Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Big Ben - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Trafalgar Square - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
- Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 41 min drive
- London (LCY-London City) - 44 min drive
- Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 82 min drive
- London (LTN-Luton) - 84 min drive
- London Victoria Station - 8 min walk
- London (ZEP-Victoria Train Station) - 8 min walk
- Charing Cross Station - 21 min walk
- St. James's Park Underground Station - 3 min walk
- Victoria Underground Station - 8 min walk
- Green Park Underground Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
- The Albert - 3 min walk
- The Ivy Victoria - 3 min walk
- St. Ermin's Tea Lounge - 5 min walk
- Royal Quarter Cafe - 1 min walk
- Buckingham Arms - 2 min walk
About this property
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Quilon Restaurant, one of 4 restaurants, serves Indian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour fitness centre. Fellow travellers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: St. James's Park Underground Station is 3 minutes and Victoria Underground Station is 8 minutes.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 329 rooms
- Arranged over 8 floors
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is noon
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
Required at check-in
- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- Babysitting*
Pets
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Off-site parking within 0.6 mi (GBP 65 per day)
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
- English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
- 4 restaurants
- 2 bars/lounges
- Private dining
- 24-hour room service
Travelling with children
- Babysitting (surcharge)
Working away
- Business centre
- 17 meeting rooms
- Computer station
- Conference centre
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Limo or town car service
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Hair salon
- Free newspapers in reception
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Romance packages
Facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Library
- 24-hour health club
- Full-service spa
- Sauna
- Massage/treatment rooms
- Steam room
- Banquet hall
Accessibility
- Lift
- Lift door width (centimetres): 120
- Assistive listening devices available
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Magnifying mirror
Room amenities
Be entertained
- 50-inch LCD TV
- Satellite TV channels
- Films for purchase
Home comfort
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Bath or shower
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Towels
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Office
- Free newspapers
- Free WiFi and wired Internet
- Phone
- Desk chair
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
- High chair
More
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- LED light bulbs
Special features
Spa
J Wellness Circle has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.
The spa is open selected days. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
Quilon Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. 1-star Michelin rating. Reservations are required.
House Of Ming – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Hamptons – This lobby lounge specialises in international cuisine and only serves light fare. Open daily.
TH@51 – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Kona – On-site theme restaurant. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
- Deposit: GBP 50.00 per day
Optional extras
- Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for GBP 9.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Wired internet access is available in public areas for GBP 9.99 per day (rates may vary)
- English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 55 for adults and GBP 55 for children
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 1 2025 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
- One of the bars/lounges
The property will be renovating from 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
- Front desk
- Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
Children & extra beds
- Babysitting is available for an extra charge
- Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50 per night
Parking
- Parking is available off-site and costs GBP 65 per day (0.6 mi away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
- Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility or hot tub
- Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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Frequently asked questions
Does St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London and nearby?
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London has 2 bars and a spa, as well as a 24-hour health club.
Are there restaurants at or near St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, Indian cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London like?
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St. James's Park Underground Station and 6 minutes' walk from Buckingham Palace. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
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St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London Reviews
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was plentiful, delicious, and offered a wide range of options including Indian cuisine. (144 reviews)
- The spa was excellent, providing professional service, pristine facilities, and a truly relaxing atmosphere. (34 reviews)
- Dining options were excellent with great food, friendly staff, and a variety of choices. (17 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRoomLocationBreakfastFoodBedRestaurantBathroomLobbySpa10/10 Exceptional
Excelente
Valtencir
Valtencir, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
All aspects of our stay were excellent, accomodations, staff, food.
david
david, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The hotel is in a great location, friendly and very accommodating staff. Room was lovely, well appointed, very clean. And while hotel has some construction going on it didn't bother my stay.
Catherine
Catherine, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Stayed for one night only. A few niggles, struggled to open and close bedroom curtains couple of plug sockets in lounge not working and nowhere to plug in kettle provided. Courtyard outside a bit unkempt
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great staff, excellent service, and fantastic hotel
Kenny
Kenny, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very nice room
julian
julian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Really good experience, lovely breakfast.
Would definitely stay again.
SG
SG, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place
shira
shira, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
great location and the staff were very accomodating.
Bernardo
Bernardo, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
We have stayed at the St James before and the standard is still very good, in spite of the renovation works, which are nicely disguised.
That said, even for a London Hotel, £10 for a cup of coffee is a bit steep.
John
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Yes the staff were great
Peter
Peter, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Yes, room was nicely serviced each day, refreshed and stocked with lovely amenities
Barbara
Barbara, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Exceptional hotel!
Sherri
Sherri, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Staff were welcoming and attentive
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Room was spotless, and staff was extremely nice and helpful.
Russell
Russell, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely hotel
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Our first time at this hotel, staff are very courteous and the cleanliness of our room and everywhere was excellent. We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely return
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful hotel ,staff was helpful and friendly . The location was great for seeing all the tourists sites. Breakfast was 6 stars , everything was delicious and amazing variety.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Friendly staff! Good location
Firdoz
Firdoz, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The room was amazing, the staff was very attentive and very helpful
Diego
Diego, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely property undergoing renovations that were not intrusive. Staff was very attentive and the food was fresh and excellently prepared
Michal
Michal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent hotel for our honeymoon in London! We loved the property, people and location!
Lee
Lee, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very friendly valet service. The hotel is undergoing work so it wasn't looking its best and lacked a decent bar to relax in. But good location.
Colette
Colette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great property ideal location very courteous staff just a wonderful property in every way
Ferzine
Ferzine, 3-night trip
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