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1 room, 2 guests
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C$ 623
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Luxury Room, bed type unknown
C$ 623
Luxury Room, 1 king bed
C$ 685
Luxury Room, bed type unknown
C$ 686
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Overview

The London Sofitel London St. James is located in the heart of London. It is a five-star hotel with neoclassical architecture. It has received many hospitality awards and is an amazing place to stay. London’s high society citizens would stay here years ago, and there are many stories from the years gone by of their guests. This is by far one of the nicest luxury hotels in the world.

There are many great accommodations here as well. Guest rooms include: elegant furnishings, cozy rooms, free WiFi, broadband connections, TV with Sky Sports, BT, and CNN, Movie library, iPod docking station, Sofitel My Bed, direct-dial phone with cordless telephone in bathroom, voicemail, fully stocked mini bar, safe, daily water, coffee maker, tea making facilities, bathtub with shower, Hermes’ essential amenities, power hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes, air condition, iron, ironing board upon request, 24-hour laundry services, 24-hour access to SoFIT, and courtyard views.

If this not enough, check out the suites the hotel has to offer. They include a bar, online check-in, valet parking, babysitter on request, late checkout, early check-in, currency exchange, concierge, fitness center, 2 bars, breakfast, room service, porter, and more.

This hotel is one of the best in London. This hotel feels like a completely different world once inside, and the craziness of life disappears. It’s a safe and wonderful place to stay. Guests never want to leave here, and there is a reason why. The staff, the food, and people are some of the best in London.

9.1
Wonderful rating
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Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Sofitel London St James

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

General

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available
  • Quiet street view
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Kitchen

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee shop
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Dining table

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Toilet

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • Library
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Valet parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Pants press
  • Iron and ironing board

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Gym

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental

Reviews of Sofitel London St James

9.1
Wonderful
1903 verified ratings
Wonderful
1498
Very good
202
Good
112
Okay
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Fair
20
Mediocre
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Poor
22

Summary of reviews

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Guests generally enjoyed their stay, highlighting the excellent service, prime location, and cleanliness of the hotel. Many appreciated the friendly staff and the overall atmosphere, although some mentioned minor issues with room features and amenities.
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Service10 out of 10
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Cleanliness9 out of 10
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Anonymous, Aug 2025
Fantastic! The best hotel chain by far! I will always choose Sofitel over anything else.
10
Wonderful
mah, Apr 2019
Pros (+) Perfect location , friendly staff , always our first choice in London.
10
Wonderful
Paul, Aug 2018
Pros (+) The staff are so attentive and welcoming. The spa is like an oasis in the hustle and bustle if London
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Paul, Mar 2018
Pros (+) Very friendly staff. Excellent service. Delicious food in the Balcon restaurant. The bar tenders were very knowledgeable. Rooms small but comfortable.
Cons (-) Hard to set temperature for the room A/C (control has + and - but does not show temperature).
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2016
Pros (+) There are many things that i loved. Amongst it all the location is outstanding. The staff is a ++ The beds are so comfortable Its is just a bliss from a to z
Cons (-) It is a bit expensive and my room was more of a regular room than a superior room

Location

6 Waterloo Place, London, SW1Y 4AN

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Square308 m
  • Piccadilly Circus323 m
  • Charing Cross330 m
  • Leicester Square360 m
  • Central London362 m
  • Strand0.7 km
  • Buckingham Palace0.9 km
  • Big Ben0.9 km
  • London Eye1 km
  • Palace of Westminster1.1 km
  • British Museum1.4 km
  • Waterloo1.5 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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Essential information about Sofitel London St James

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January
November
C$ 963
C$ 1,261
Cheapest month to stay with an average 38% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 28% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Sofitel London St James

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Sofitel London St James

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Sofitel London St James, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Sofitel London St James, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Sofitel London St James was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 691, while the most expensive was C$ 691.
  • How long should you stay at Sofitel London St James? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.

FAQs when booking at Sofitel London St James

  • Where is Sofitel London St James located?

    Sofitel London St James is located at 6 Waterloo Place in St James, 1.1 km from the centre of London. Trafalgar Square is the closest landmark to Sofitel London St James.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Sofitel London St James?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Sofitel London St James.

  • Does Sofitel London St James offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Sofitel London St James offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Sofitel London St James from the airport?

    Sofitel London St James is 12.6 km from London City.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Sofitel London St James hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Sofitel London St James in London and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Sofitel London St James and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Sofitel London St James.

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Distance to airport

8.3
1.1 km
London City
12.6 km