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Sofitel London St James

6 Waterloo Place, London, England, SW1Y 4AN
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The home of modern French luxury in London. A neo-classical triumph of British architecture, befitting one of London’s most exclusive addresses. Step inside as you may be surprised. Because at the Sofitel London St James, you won’t just experience a luxurious stay, you will also feel something a touch… different. Which is why the 183 rooms are defined by bold designs that fuse the classic with the contemporary. Bringing fantastic service and a savoir-faire style the property’s overhaul includes the addition of Michelin starred restaurant Wild Honey St James. As well as the award winning Sofitel So Spa. The Sofitel St James is your sanctuary in the centre of London – for business and pleasure. Experience the art de recevoir with 10 meeting spaces offering state-of-the-art audio visual facilities. Catering for all manner of functions, from discreet board meeting to lavish banquets, Sofitel London St James provides meeting and banqueting facilities for up to 200 guests. Our AV company partner will assist you to deliver a wonderful experience for both in-person and virtual attendees. Discover which venues is suitable for your next corporate or social event with a total of 5852 sqft (542m²) of event space. Our dedicated and experienced events™ team will be there to ensure that your event is a success. All spaces are equipped with the latest state-of-the-art audio visual facilities – 4K LED screen, Laser projector and screen, Ctouch screen, built in sound system and much more equipment available on request. The event floor offers wireless connection for Apple and PC laptops, as well as air conditioning and in-room lighting controls. Follow the link for a vitual tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Fc4pEgkBnV3&utm_source=microsite&utm_medium=button&utm_campaign=virtual_tour

Venue Details

ChainAccor
BrandSofitel Hotels
Built2002
Renovated2019
Total meeting space5,760 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms183
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services
Forbes Travel Guide

Awards

Industry awards
• Earth Check Silver Benchmark (2025) • Bar Magazine Awards – Best Venue Manager of the Year (2024) • Finalist in the HSMAI Awards Europe 2024 and 2025 - Sustainability (2024/5) • Finalist in the HSMAI Awards Europe 2024- Sales Professional of the Year (2024) • Michelin Star, Wild Honey St James restaurant (2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025) • AA, 5-Star, Hotel (2022 and 2023) • Forbes Travel Guide, 4 star (2022, 2023 and 2024) • Award of Excellence at the Afternoon Tea Awards, Rose Lounge (2023/4) • Finalist in the Good Spa Guide Awards, Best City Hotel (2023 and 2024 - winner yet to be announced) • AA, 3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence, Wild Honey restaurant (2023) • Green Key Gold Sustainability Award (2023) • Winner in Bar Tio Pepe Challenge UK (2023) • Silver in ‘Best In Class’ Award at Junior Tea Pastries (2023) • Earth Check Bronze Certified •  TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award (2022) •  Conde Nast Travellers Readers’ Choice Awards: The Top Hotels in London (2022)

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (2)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key (FEE)

Certification body:Green Key England

Issued: 7/31/2025 Expires: 7/31/2026
Sustainability Certifications
EarthCheck Certified
Sustainability level: Certified Silver

Certification body:EarthCheck

Issued: 5/20/2025 Expires: 5/20/2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
May 01 - Jul 31
Shoulder season
Sep 01 - Nov 30
Low season
Aug 01 - Aug 31Jan 01 - Apr 30Dec 01 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,760 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,219.5 sq. ft.
Space (private)
6,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
2,100 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,000 sq. ft.

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Mayfair Suite Download PDF
Mayfair Suite
Bloomsbury Suite Download PDF
Bloomsbury Suite
Kensington Suite Download PDF
Kensington Suite
Westminster A Download PDF
Westminster A
Chelsea Suite Download PDF
Chelsea Suite
Piccadilly Suite Download PDF
Piccadilly Suite

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
183
Double (2 beds)
177
Suites
18
Tax rate
20%

Location

Getting Here

From London Heathrow Airport (LHR): M4 to A4, to Cromwell Road onto Thurloe Place, Brompton Road to Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner to Piccadilly. At Piccadilly turn right on to Haymarket, right on to Pall Mall and finally right on to Regent Street/Waterloo Place. From Gatwick Airport (LGW): M23 to A23, then Kennington Road to Westminster Bridge Road, straight through the roundabout onto Westminster Bridge, then right on Parliament Street into Whitehall, take the second left on to Trafalgar Square onto Cockspur Street, through to Pall Mall and right on to Regent Street/Waterloo Place. By Tube: 2 minutes walk from Piccadilly Circus on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly line. Please contact your event planner for more information on our chauffeur services.
Distance from airport 19 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £60.00/day )
Valet parking
Street parking

Local Attractions

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus

Historical landmark
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Piccadilly Circus
London, GB W1D 7ET
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Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

Historical landmark
Trafalgar Square is surrounded by museums, galleries, cultural spaces and historic buildings.
Trafalgar Square
London, GB WC2N 5DN
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Shopping District

Shopping District

Shopping
1 mi
An ideal location for shoppers with easy access to luxury and essential items with Regent Street, Bond Street and Jermyn Street all within walking distance.
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Hyde Park

Hyde Park

Park
1 mi
Hyde Park is one of London’s eight Royal Parks and covers an area of 350 acres.
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London’s West End theatres

London’s West End theatres

Theater
1 mi
For spectacular evening of culture, it is time for dinner and a show. From musicals to serious drama, London’s West End theatres offer an unbelievable assortment of entertainment. Then taste your way around the world sampling an even greater variety of restaurants and cuisines.
London, GB W1D 6BA
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Buckingham Palace

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1 mi
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St James’s Park

St James’s Park

Park
1 mi
A few steps from Sofitel London St James is the famous, royal St James’s Park. You may be surprised to see unusual birdlife including pelicans in the park’s lake. Pelicans have lived here since a Russian ambassador gave them as a gift to King Charles II in 1664.
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National Gallery

National Gallery

Museum
4 mins
Art lovers will appreciate the hotel’s proximity to London’s National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Admiring its extensive art collection, including famous works by Turner, Van Gogh and Leonardo Da Vinci.
Trafalgar Square
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Tate Modern

Tate Modern

Museum
2 mi
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Bankside
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Tower of London

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4 mi
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Tower of London
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Cancellation Policy

As per hotel contractual terms and conditions

Additional details

SPA So FIT gym Business centre - 24/7 Room service - 24/7 Chauffeur services available On call doctor

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Sofitel London St James Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sofitel London St James's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does Sofitel London St James have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Action : Sort your hazardous waste & at least 2 types of waste from the following: paper, glass, cardboard or plastic

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Sofitel London St James and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sofitel London St James's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Sofitel London St James developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Accor has a partnership with Bureau Veritas and created the ALLSAFE certification
Does Sofitel London St James clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols in place as per the ALLSAFE standards
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