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St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London is a discreet Victorian masterpiece, typifying the concealed charm of one of Britain's finest luxury hotels. Crisp and elegant, with the signature Taj warmth, St. James' Court strives to make each visit more pleasurable and memorable. Located in central London SW1, the hotel is footsteps from Buckingham Palace and St. James’ Park, walking distance from Westminster and Victoria Station and conveniently close to the West End and Mayfair, perfectly positioned to explore London, for business or pleasure. When the hotel debuted in 1902 it was patronised by the highest in the land and, today, continues to retain the sophistication of bygone days. With three restaurants, including Michelin-starred Quilon, Europe's first Jiva Spa, the award-winning St. James’ Courtyard, and conference rooms and banqueting suites, St. James’ Court is sure to be your favourite London hotel. Make the most of complimentary wi-fi internet, the premier Golden Keys Concierge service, tailored treatments at the Wellness Centre and a host of on-site dining options. We look forward to welcoming you to our luxurious yet discreet hotel, just footsteps from Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel
54 Buckingham Gate
London, England
SW1E 6AF
Nearest Airport: LHR
We hadn’t stayed at St. James’ Court for quite some time, but with an early appointment in Westminster on a Monday morning, it felt like the perfect opportunity to return. From the moment we checked in, everything felt wonderfully familiar. The warm, friendly welcome from the team was exactly as we remembered, making us feel genuinely valued as guests. Our room/suite was lovely, spacious, comfortable, and beautifully appointed, with plenty of room to relax and unwind. Thankfully all the maintenance issues we experienced last time had been sorted. One of the things we have always admired about this hotel is its stunning architecture and charming courtyard, both of which give the property a unique character and sense of history that is increasingly rare to find. The layout of the hotel does mean it can feel like a bit of a walk from reception to some of the rooms especially the rooms we always go for, but this was more than offset by the attentiveness of the staff, who were more than happy to assist with our luggage and ensure everything was as easy as possible. Although we didn’t dine in the hotel in the evening, breakfast was superb. The quality of the food was excellent, and the service was equally impressive, professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. What continues to make St. James’ Court so special is the wonderful sense of heritage and history throughout the property, combined with the consistently high standards of hospitality. It was a pleasure to return after some time away, and we very much look forward to staying again in the future.
The_Reluctant_Guest - United Kingdom
Beautiful rooms and unbeatable service. Hospitality at its best.
Rachel Z
Always a home away from home. Amazing food by the culinary team and a shout out to Chef Navin Kishore who made sure that a special meal was arranged after a very long day.
RajatA188
We stayed for one night over the bank holiday weekend and it has now become our favourite hotel in London, surpassing number 41. We arrived early and were able to get an early check in and a generous upgrade go a junior suite kindly granted by Prativa- thank you. The room was fabulous. We have stayed in many five star hotel across the world and our experience at St James Court rates up there with the very best like four seasons and fairmont. Everything was spot on from breakfast to extra touches like cakes left in our room for our family celebration, warm smiles on the door and helpful recommendations by the concierge Jean in advance. Superbly located for the palace and easy tube access too. Very many thanks to all.
D J
Another fabulous stay at this hotel. Visiting for my birthday celebration, our room was ready early and our luggage taken to the room while we dined at one of the 3 restaurants in the hotel. A large light and airy room and bathroom, it was one of our favourite rooms, although all are of a high standard and nothing is too much trouble. Renovations are still continuing but didn’t impact on our stay with disruption kept to a minimum. Breakfast is very good although some of the tables are extremely close, making it a little difficult to manoeuvre from the buffet area to your table. Having to other diners to move to get back to the table isn’t ideal. That being said the breakfast selection is delicious with buffet and freshly cooked selection. A few minutes from St James’s Park underground , Victoria station, shopping and restaurants, this is always our first choice when staying in London. Thank you to all staff who always make our stay extra special.
Pompeychic1 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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