St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

4.0 star property

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Garden
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Lobby sitting area
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Indian cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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54 Buckingham Gate, London, England, SW1E 6AF
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Big Ben
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Superior)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Family Room, 1 King Bed and 1 Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View (Junior)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Master)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

With a stay at St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. .This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Big Ben and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Trafalgar Square.

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Ben - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • London Eye - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • St. James's Park Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Victoria Station - 8 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ivy Victoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Bon Gustó - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chez Antoinette Victoria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

Hotel with 4 restaurants, a quick walk to Buckingham Palace
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London offers 329 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 329 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a 24-hour health club and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Indian cuisine at Quilon Restaurant, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 17 meeting rooms.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Quilon Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. 1-star Michelin rating. Reservations are required.
House Of Ming - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Hamptons - This lobby lounge specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
TH@51 - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Kona - Onsite theme restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (GBP 9.99 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (GBP 9.99 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 65 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 50 for adults and GBP 50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Hamptons
  • House Of Ming
  • Kona
  • Quilon Restaurant
  • TH@51

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 1 2025 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
The property will be renovating from August 1 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 50 for adults and GBP 50 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: GBP 9.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: GBP 9.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 65 per day (0.6 mi away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50 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 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, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1097 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1594 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Ajax

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a great place to stay. Easy walking distance to many of the top sites and close to the tube and hop on hop off bus stops. The hotel is very well looked after and has a beautiful courtyard. Lots of options at the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JACK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had issues but service to fix was great. Food and location very good. Bar atmosphere not the best or not the best service. Front desk and bellmen were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

BEATRIZ

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
El personal muy amable El tema de limpieza del baño y habitación regular
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BIQI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect hotel for spa break and siteseeing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, really lovely staff, nice rooms, the biggest towels you will ever experience, great breakfast. Easy to get anywhere, moments from the tube and a short stroll to Buckingham Palace and the parks. All fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Justyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhavi, Samammish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel. Amazing breakfast and hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claus

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

Fantastic

I always enjoy coming here when I’m in London for business. Staff and service always super friendly and you cannot ask for a better location. The Indian food at night is also excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dhananjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Been staying here for 20 years of traveling to London
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

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

St James Court

Excellent hotel in great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location, wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitza M Toledo, San Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's our second time here! Amazing location and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ilya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ilya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anil

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

Great experience

We had a wonderful stay at the Taj. Great location, and excellent staff and service. This was our second time staying there in the last 2 years and will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025