Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt

5 Star Hotel

8.7

St. James's, London

About Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt

Anchored in an Edwardian red‑brick landmark off Whitehall, Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt, blends historic character with refined design — a five‑storey Presidential townhouse suite and a hidden whiskey bar complement a signature restaurant and private events rooms.

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Breakfast

Continental

Hotel Information

Full Address

3-5 Great Scotland Yard, Westminster Borough, London, SW1A2HW, United Kingdom

Neighborhood

St. James's

Guest Rating

8.7/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Fitness centre

24-hour on-site fitness centre in the hotel lower levels with cardio machines, strength equipment and free-weights for full workouts.

Yoga / Pilates studio

Dedicated floor space within the basement gym for yoga, Pilates and floor-based stretching / bodyweight training.

Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.)

Wellness packages for hotel guests via a partnership with nearby Aire Ancient Baths London — packages include thermal-bath access plus professional massages and treatment options (e.g. 45–90 minute massages as part of bundled stays).

Hot Tub / Spa

Access to Aire Ancient Baths’ balneum (hot tub-style pool with jets) as part of guest wellness packages — location c.8 minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Steam Room

Guest access to Aire Ancient Baths’ vaporium (aromatherapy steam room) included in partnered thermal-bath packages sold to hotel guests.

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Dining

Fine dining restaurant(s)

Ekstedt at The Yard — chef Niklas Ekstedt’s Michelin-recognised, wood‑fired ‘old Nordic’ tasting-menu restaurant housed within the hotel.

Casual restaurant / café

The Yard and The Parlour provide all‑day dining and daytime café/tearoom service (light lunches, casual à la carte menus and breakfast service in public dining areas).

Bar / lounge

Multiple bar spaces including the principal cocktail bar The 40 Elephants (all‑day cocktail lounge) and the hidden Síbín speakeasy whisky bar behind a secret door.

Afternoon tea service

Daily Afternoon Tea served in The Parlour (hotel tearoom) with seasonal and collaborative menus (e.g. Floris London collaboration for themed afternoon tea).

Private dining room

Private dining and events options available (Ekstedt offers a Chef’s Table experience for small groups and the hotel takes private bookings for exclusive dining/events).

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Unique Features

Historical building / heritage architecture

Located in restored Grade II‑listed Edwardian buildings on the original Great Scotland Yard site (former Metropolitan Police and Ministry of Defence premises) with historic façade and period references throughout.

Art or curated design collection

Extensive curated interior design and art programme—HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates–designed interiors with bespoke artefacts, glass installations and curated artworks throughout public spaces and bars.

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Prime Westminster location — steps from Whitehall, near Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross and the National Gallery; central for government and theatre districts.

Exclusive access (e.g. members-only club)

'Grace & Favour' — a members’/exclusive hotel space in the lower levels intended as a private, bookable members-style area for working, socialising and private events (can be exclusively booked for small events).

Bespoke scent branding or aromatherapy programme

The Parlour’s themed Afternoon Tea collaborations have included scent/ fragrance partnerships (notably with Floris London) that inform seasonal menus and guest experiences.

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