Sofitel London St James

5 stars

6, Waterloo Place, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4AN

Editorial review

This hotel, with its amazing Piccadilly location close to cultural and tourist attractions, has beautiful rooms with nice furnishings and lavish bath fixtures. The service receives praise from guests and the French cuisine in the Brasserie Roux is delicious and there is also a chic bar.

Overview

Located in the West End, the five-star Sofitel London St James offers a stay near the cultural venues.

Inspired with Victorian touches, the hotel offers a fitness center and Hammam.

All 186 rooms feature free Wi-Fi and LCD TVs.

Brasserie Roux serves French cuisine and the Lounge offers afternoon tea daily.

Charing Cross Station is within five minutes walking.

Number of rooms   184.

hotel Sofitel London St James London location

The hotel is located in the London's West End.

Distance to:

  • City Center - 400 m
  • Airport: London City Airport - 13.0km, London Heathrow - 22.9km
  • Train Station: Charing Cross Station - 300 m, Waterloo Station - 1.3km
  • Underground station: Piccadilly Circus Station - 200 m, Piccadilly Circus - 200 m
  • Bus stop - 100 m

Rooms

All rooms are spacious and well-appointed with flat screen television with 110 channels and a library of 80 movies, Wi-Fi and hard wired high-speed internet connections, laptop sized safe, hair dryer, ironing board and tea and coffee making facilities.

Bathrooms have heated towel rail, slippers and bathrobe, hands free telephone, luxury soaps, shower gel, shampoo and body lotion, amenity box, bamboo cuttings, Perrin & Rowe rain shower heads.

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Classic Room

Queen Size Bed - 23m2

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Sofitel London St James Classic Room

Classic room includes Sofitel MyBed™ and writing desk as well an elegant en-suite bathroom with walk in shower.

    Superior Room

    Queen Size Bed - 28m2

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    Sofitel London St James Superior Room

    Room with luxurious furnishings including Sofitel MyBed™ and writing desk as well as a bathroom with a bath tub and an incorporated shower.

      Luxury Room

      Two Single Beds or King Size Bed - 32m2

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      Sofitel London St James Luxury Room

      Luxury room has large arm chair, Sofitel MyBed™ and writing desk as well as a bathroom with separate bath tub and walk in shower.

        Junior Suite

        King Or Twin Beds - 35m2

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        Junior Suite has a comfortable seating area and a an elegant bathroom with a separate bathtub and walk in shower.

          Prestige Suite

          King Size Bed - 60m2

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          Luxurious room has a bedroom and a living room with a sofa, armchairs and table. The bathroom has all modern amenities.

            Dining options

            Breakfast is served between 6.30am – 10.30am on Monday – Friday and between 7am – 11.30 am on weekends at the Le Restaurant.

            Le Restaurant is a traditional dining experience offered at the ground floor of the hotel.

            Brasserie Roux is an award-winning dining experience with extensive French menu.

            Le Bar offers a selection of cocktails and other drinks late in the evening.

            The hotel's lounge is available for an afternoon tea.

            A 24-hour private dining is possible on request.

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            Work

            The conference rooms can accommodate up to 180 people and feature up-to-date equipment including LCD screens.

            A business center is at your disposal.

            Free Wi-Fi is available through the hotel.

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            Leisure

            The hotel offers a fitness center, massage and Hammam for your relaxation.

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            Facilities

            General
            • Currency exchange
            • Elevator
            Activities
            • Spa & wellness center
            Room facilities
            • Room service
            • In-room safe
            Dining facilities
            • Restaurant
            • Bar
            Business facilities
            • Wi-Fi Internet
            Facilities for people with disabilities
            • Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
            Internet

            Wireless internet is available in public areas
            and is free of charge

            Guest Parking

            Public hotel parking is possible at a location nearby and the rate is .

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            Guest feedback

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            • James' location was superb and close to everything that is London, hotel to be clean.
            • Great location, great room and excellent hotel.
            • In addition the Spa is really good and comfortable.
            Average guest rating
            Exceptional
            4.3
            Based on  184 reviews

            Policies

            Check-In

            from  2 pm

            Check-Out

            until 07:00-12:00 hours

            Children and extra beds
            • One child under the age of 12 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. 
            • There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
            Pets

            Pets are allowed on request

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            What's nearby?

            National Gallery houses European paintings

            London Eye, a famous observation wheel offering stunning city views

            Tower of London, a royal palace

            Kensington Palace, a former home to royalty including Diana, Princess of Wales

            St James’s Park, a beautiful green area is within 300m

            Buckingham Palace, a royal residence is within 15 minutes walking

            Her Majesty's Theatre, 100 m, established in 1705, this opulent theater is home to Phantom of the Opera

            Institute of Contemporary Arts, 100 m, an artistic and cultural center on The Mall just off Trafalgar Square

            West End, 200 m, an area of central London containing many of the city's major tourist attractions

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            • Piccadilly circus - 300 m
            • City Center - 400 m
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            • Charing Cross Station - 300 m
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            • Hyde Park - 500 m
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            Getting there

            Heathrow Airport is within 40 minutes by underground tp Piccadilly Circus or the Heathrow Express.

            By car from M4 to A4 to Cromwell Road onto Thurloe Place, Brompton Road to Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner to Piccadilly. At Piccadilly turn right on to Haymarket, right on to Pall Mall and finally right on to Regent Street/Waterloo Place.

            Gatwick Airport is within 40 minutes driving by taxi or the Gatwick Express.

            By car from M23 to A23 then Kennington Road to Westminster Bridge Road, straight through the round about onto Westminster Bridge, then right on Parliament Street into Whitehall, take the second left on to Trafalgar Square onto Cockspur Street, through to Pall Mall and right on to Regent Street/Waterloo Place.

            Getting around

            Piccadilly Circus Station is a five-minute walk away.

            Charing Cross Station is within five minutes on foot.

            Public parking is provided at the hotel.

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            Sofitel St James London Reviews

            Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Sofitel St James London

            Average guest rating:

            4.3Based on 184 reviews

            • Location 4.8
            • Rooms 4.2
            • Service 4.1
            • Value 4.2
            • Dining 4.1

            Individual guest reviews

            Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews. 

            • Average rating: 4.7

              Spacious well renovated rooms and hotel and nice staff. Most comfortable bed in London and the worst breakfast.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 4 Service
              • 5 Value
            • Average rating: 4.6

              Best hotel in London, pleasant staff and the front desk and room service were very prompt.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 4 Value
            • Average rating: 4.9

              Aside from the luxury of the hotel, services very professional and room was clean and well stocked and the best.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 5 Value
            • Average rating: 4.7

              The location of the hotel is excellent, the rooms are extremely quiet and the housekeeping is invisible.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 4 Value
            • Average rating: 4.9

              A luxury hotel of the highest standard and great service. Nice and clean rooms, bars restaurant etc. Efficient and friendly staff.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 5 Value
              • 5 Dining
            • Average rating: 4.4

              Wonderful hotel in a great location and excellent service. Nice lighting in bedroom.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 4 Value
            • Average rating: 5.0

              The hotel is in a brilliant location,close to tube stations and Oxford Street, the bed is the most comfortable bed I have EVER slept in.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Value
            • Average rating: 4.0

              The hotel has a perfect location and extremely comfortable beds we decided to try Sofitel St James.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 3 Value
            • Average rating: 4.5

              The location of the hotel could not get any better, beds are the most comfortable I have ever stayed in.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 4 Value
            • Average rating: 4.7

              Sofitel delivers excellent service, beds very good.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 4 Rooms
              • 5 Service
            • Average rating: 4.4

              Great staff, room quiet and brasserie Roux excellent for breakfast.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 4 Rooms
              • 4 Service
            • Average rating: 4.9

              Friendly, professional staff and comfortable beds.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
            • Average rating: 4.7

              Helpful staff and great rooms/service.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 4 Service
            • Average rating: 5.0

              The staff were very courteous to our son, room was really comfortable, bathroom was really big and beautiful.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
            • Average rating: 4.5

              Excellent location and great Hotel. The friendly, helpful, professional staff, wonderful rooms and at $42 US/per person, there's no breakfast that good.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 4 Location
              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 4 Value

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