Sofitel London St James

5 Star Hotel

9.1

St. James's, London

About Sofitel London St James

Set within a Grade II‑listed neoclassical landmark on Waterloo Place, Sofitel London St James marries refined French design with British grandeur. Enjoy the three‑floor SoSPA and the acclaimed Wild Honey St James restaurant — discreet, cultured hospitality for discerning travellers.

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Breakfast

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Hotel Information

Full Address

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

Neighborhood

St. James's

Guest Rating

9.1/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Fitness centre

Sofitel FIT: a 100sqm, 24-hour air-conditioned gym with Technogym equipment, free weights, exercise balls and a vertical tropical garden; complimentary coconut water available after workouts.

Steam Room

Spa facilities include a steam room/hammam (spa journey begins with a steam room experience).

Hot Tub / Spa

Sofitel SPA spread over three floors features a luxurious jacuzzi/private Jacuzzi for two as part of spa facilities and spa packages (e.g. Romantic/Time for Two packages include private use of the Jacuzzi).

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

Award-winning Sofitel SPA offers Su-Man treatments, Sothys, CODAGE and HydraFacial programmes, signature massages, body scrubs and facial packages across multiple treatment rooms (couples suite available).

Personal trainer service

Personal trainers available on request via Concierge — one-to-one bespoke sessions can be arranged to suit guests' fitness goals.

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Dining

Fine dining restaurant(s)

Wild Honey St James — a Michelin-starred modern European restaurant led by Chef Anthony Demetre serving seasonal, high‑end tasting and à la carte menus.

Casual restaurant / café

Bistrot at Wild Honey / Bistrot on the Terrace — a more relaxed French bistro concept and seasonal terrace seating in front of the hotel serving bistro-style dishes.

Bar / lounge

St James Bar — a chic cocktail bar open daily (food and beverage service hours published); The Rose Lounge — rose‑themed daytime lounge serving light bites and teas.

Afternoon tea service

The Rose Lounge offers traditional and themed Afternoon Tea services (including limited-edition collaborations such as Memo Paris Afternoon Tea) with tea pairings and champagne options; available daily with published hours.

Private dining room

Private Dining Room for up to 16 guests plus multiple semi-private and hireable dining/event spaces (Gallery, Stage, Bistrot semi-private areas); bespoke menus and private hire options for 16–150 guests.

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Unique Features

Historical building / heritage architecture

Housed behind a neoclassical Grade II‑listed façade (former Lloyds Bank/building of historic significance) in central St James’s — period architectural features retained across public spaces.

Art or curated design collection

Curated interior design and art throughout the hotel (Pierre‑Yves Rochon design elements), notable ceiling artwork in St James Bar and striking art pieces surrounding the Private Dining Room and public spaces.

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Located on Waterloo Place in St James’s — within a 15‑minute walk of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus and other central London landmarks.

Sustainability / eco-certified operations

Public corporate social responsibility statement with current environmental certifications including EarthCheck Silver (renewed 2025) and Green Key certification (2024).

Panoramic or landmark views

Terrace and some suites/restaurant terrace offer views across Waterloo Place and surrounding heritage buildings/statues; rooftop/hotel references to London views from selected suites/terrace seating.

Wellness-focused design

In‑house AlphaSphere chair by Sha in Sofitel FIT — an award‑winning multisensory pod/chair offering light, temperature, colour, sound and vibration therapy to alleviate jet‑lag and aid relaxation.

other:Bespoke scent branding or aromatherapy programme

Spa treatments allow guests to choose room fragrance as part of personalised treatments; the hotel runs fragrance‑paired experiences (e.g. Memo Paris Afternoon Tea) and bar collaborations with fragrance houses, indicating bespoke scent/fragrance pairings in experiences.

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