Sofitel London St James Hotel
London, United Kingdom
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Is Sofitel London St James Hotel good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.6/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: old-money style; great breakfast; warm desk. Main complaint: noisy room once.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“St James' old-money charm, noise”
Sofitel London St James Hotel is an old-money five-star near the main attractions — excellent location, complete clean facilities, rich buffet breakfast with made-to-order hot dishes, kind staff, daily cleaning plus evening turndown, and a warm desk that prepared champagne and cake. Two guests push back: a six-night quiet-room request landed beside the service room and elevator with traffic noise through the window; the luxury room lacked the pictured display cabinet and sofa, with a maze-like layout — check the room first; and breakfast order-and-table management could improve.
- Rooms
- Good-size rooms; one proved a noisy mismatch.
- Service
- Kind staff gifting champagne and cake.
- Location
- An excellent St James position near attractions.
- Food
- A rich buffet plus made-to-order hot dishes.
- Noise
- Service-room and street noise spoiled sleep.
- Old-money style
- Great breakfast
- Warm desk
- Turndown service
- Spa
- Gym
- Public parking
- Noisy room once
- Photo mismatch
Best forLuxury staysCity breaksBusiness trips
How it compares
Sofitel London St James Hotel ranks #50 of 829 hotels Staylist lists in London and #40 of 134 5-star hotels there. At about $663 a night it is priced in line with 5-star hotels in London (median $665). The closest listed alternative is Haymarket Hotel, Firmdale Hotels, 100 m away (score 8.5).
About the hotel
- Address
- 6 Waterloo Pl, Westminster, London, Greater London, SW1Y 4AN, United Kingdom
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- Sofitel (Accor)
- Opened
- 2002
- Renovated
- 2026
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.5 km
- Getting there
- Airport: London City Airport (16.81 km) · Train Station: Charing Cross (0.63 km) · Metro: Piccadilly Circus (0.37 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Haymarket Hotel, Firmdale Hotels100 m · 8.5 · $753
- The Z Hotel Piccadilly200 m · 6.5 · $312
- Thistle London Trafalgar Square200 m · 6.6 · $382
- The Trafalgar St. James, London Curio Collection by Hilton200 m · 8.1 · $632
- The Londoner300 m · 8.6 · $814
Amenities
- Spa
- Gym
- Public parking
- EV charging station
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Taxi booking service
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Secretarial services
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Car charging facilities
- Valet parking
- Public transport tickets available
- Coworking spaces
- Postal service
- Fax/copying service
- Wedding service
- Concierge service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Sofitel London St James Hotel?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Is there parking at Sofitel London St James Hotel?
- Yes: public parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does Sofitel London St James Hotel have?
- Spa, Gym, Coworking spaces.
- How far is Sofitel London St James Hotel from the airport?
- The nearest airport is London City Airport, about 16.81 km away.
- How far is Sofitel London St James Hotel from the centre of London?
- About 0.5 km.
- Is Sofitel London St James Hotel suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.