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Sofitel London St James

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Elegant escape in central London

Refined and quiet, this stylish hotel offers modern, clean rooms in a prime central London location, perfect for exploring iconic attractions. Enjoy exceptional service, personalized touches like birthday surprises, and a serene atmosphere despite the bustling surroundings.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 1,837
AED 2,205 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

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About this property

Sofitel London St James

  • Luxury boutique hotel near Trafalgar Square
  • A short walk from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, Sofitel London St James provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment, or hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Wild Honey St James, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Limo/town car service, English breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 183 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Baby baths and childcare services
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
    • 45-inch HDTVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-Certified Property
  • This property participates in the EarthCheck and Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), programs that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
  • The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Up to 22 lbs per pet

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 60.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 38 per person
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: GBP 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 60 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: GBP 60 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sofitel London St James pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel London St James?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel London St James on 24 May 2026 start from AED 1,837, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 60 per day. Valet parking is available for GBP 60 per day.

What time is check-in at Sofitel London St James?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sofitel London St James?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sofitel London St James located?

Located in London City Centre, this family-friendly London hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Piccadilly. Leicester Square and Buckingham Palace are also within 15 minutes. Piccadilly Circus Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Charing Cross Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 826 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and the hotel is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly and accomodating staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jenica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great location, extremely clean and comfortable, great restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing staff I’ve encountered in a very long time. From greeters to luggage help to front desk to management to room attendants- so accommodating, caring, and inviting. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at St James, lovely room and great facilities, the staff could not do enough for you Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfectly set up for all our needs & staff is very friendly and accommodating to our needs and requests, during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff couldn't do enough for us. The bar and restaurants are excellent. A perfect location for museums, the west end and shopping. Great price too when compared to other 5 star hotels in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotell and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location… really felt British if that makes sense. Front desk staff was pretty great.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shalva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very helpful and pleasant staff . Very good breakfast. Perfect Location 🇬🇧❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal service that catered to our every need. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and well appointed with all of the amenities that made our stay feel like home away from home. Breakfast in the morning is scrumptious and not to be missed. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing, large rooms, clean, new with updated technology, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect! The hotel and room were beautiful and clean, But it was the staff that really made it special. The front desk and the concierge were top-notch and so friendly and helpful especially since it was our first time in UK visiting from USA. Highly highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Mari

They have attentive and pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Five Star Quality

Amazing room and service, staff were all extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great service. Nice rooms with comfy bed and clean, nice bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities
Staff was wonderful, great amenities and a superb location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Always a friendly welcome and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Very clean, great spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were so kind
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025