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Sofitel London St James

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Piccadilly Circus

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Sofitel London St James offers the essence of luxury, nestled between Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment or enjoy French cuisine at Wild Honey St James restaurant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Internet in the lobby
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • 24-hour business centre

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £374
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Why we love this property

Wellness sanctuary
A full-service spa offers aromatherapy, body treatments, and in-room massages. A Turkish bath and 24-hour gym enhance the wellness experience.
Eye-catching design
This boutique luxury hotel offers guests a visual feast with its showcase of talented local artists, creating a unique and culturally rich atmosphere.
Gourmet dining paradise
Savour French cuisine or unwind at the bar. The hotel serves English, vegan, and vegetarian breakfasts with local organic ingredients.

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Prestige, Separate Living Room) | Living area | 45-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prestige, Separate Living Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury Waterloo Place/Pall Mall View)

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury Waterloo Place/Pall Mall View) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Luxury Waterloo Place/Pall Mall View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Opera Separate Lounge/Dining Space)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Opera Separate Lounge/Dining Space) | Dining room

Suite, 1 King Bed (Opera Separate Lounge/Dining Space)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
HDTV
  • City view
  • 109 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (St James Suite Separate Lounge/Dining)

Suite, 1 King Bed (St James Suite Separate Lounge/Dining) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (St James Suite Separate Lounge/Dining)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Space, Waterloo Place View)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Space, Waterloo Place View) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Space, Waterloo Place View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Separate Living Room with Sofa Bed)

Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Separate Living Room with Sofa Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Lounge Space, Waterloo Place View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Lounge Space, Waterloo Place View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
6 Waterloo Place, London, England, SW1Y 4AN

What's nearby

  • Regent Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leicester Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • London (LCY-London City) - 41 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 46 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 87 min drive
  • Charing Cross Station - 8 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 16 min walk
  • London (QQW-Waterloo Train Station) - 21 min walk
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Charing Cross Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Leicester Square Underground Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Fallow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St James Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Estiatorio Milos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ole & Steen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofitel London St James

Sofitel London St James offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and French cuisine is served at Wild Honey St James, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Piccadilly Circus Underground Station is 4 minutes and Charing Cross Underground Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 183 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 10 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (GBP 60 per day)
    • Secured covered on-site valet parking (GBP 60 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Baby bath
  • Bed rails

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness centre

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (6501 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Wild Honey St James – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Rose Lounge – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in the EarthCheck and Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – programmes that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for GBP 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 38 per person

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 60.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs GBP 60 per day
  • Covered valet parking costs GBP 60 per day

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector, a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

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Sofitel London
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel London St James offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sofitel London St James 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 Sofitel London St James?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 10 kg per pet. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Sofitel London St James?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 60 per day. Valet parking costs GBP 60 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sofitel London St James?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sofitel London St James and nearby?

Sofitel London St James has a spa and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Sofitel London St James?

Yes, Wild Honey St James offers French cuisine.

What's the area around Sofitel London St James like?

Sofitel London St James is a short 4-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus Underground Station and 3 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Circus.

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Reviews

Sofitel London St James Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and fantastic. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

great location, extremely clean and comfortable, great restaurant.
jenica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, very helpful and pleasant staff . Very good breakfast. Perfect Location 🇬🇧❤️
Shalva, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Service was great.
Melinda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was perfect! The hotel and room were beautiful and clean, But it was the staff that really made it special. The front desk and the concierge were top-notch and so friendly and helpful especially since it was our first time in UK visiting from USA. Highly highly recommended!!
Brodie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience! Beautiful hotel with excellent customer service!
Jacqueline, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was excellent
Melinda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was amazing, large rooms, clean, new with updated technology, great location.
Henrik, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience!
Farah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Five Star Quality

Amazing room and service, staff were all extremely helpful
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and location

Sofitel St James is a great hotel and perfectly located to everything.
Lance, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great.
Gilles, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent service
Melinda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

They have attentive and pleasant staff.
Mari, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Great service. Nice rooms with comfy bed and clean, nice bathroom.
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning room

We was celebrating our anniversary and the room we stayed in met our expectations and then some would definitely recommend to stay to family and friends
Roxanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff members were so kind
Naida, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay

Absolutely fabulous stay at Sofitel London St. James! The service was exceptional, the location perfect for exploring, and the cocktails in the bar downstairs were outstanding. The team even made a birthday trip extra special with a sweet treat and “Happy Birthday” surprise. Can’t wait to return!
Kristie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Always a friendly welcome and excellent service.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay.
stephen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and amazing staff.
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great spa.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
TSAI HSIA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was wonderful, great amenities and a superb location.
Rebecca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff - great location
Kathleen, 4-night trip