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Sofitel London St James
5 stars

Sofitel London St James

6 Waterloo Place, London, SW1Y 4AN, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
See location+44 207 747 2200
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$335
Cheapest

rate per night

9.1
Wonderful
based on 1862 reviews
1,862 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
$335
Executive room
$547
Superior room
$714
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Overview

Located in the popular St James, Sofitel London St James is known for its comfort and excellent service. It is located a brief stroll from Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.

Guests can enjoy a range of massage treatments and beauty therapy at the on-site day spa, Sofitel Sospa. It also has child-minding services, a currency exchange and a reception that is available 24 hours a day. Guests also have access to a sauna.

Rooms at the hotel feature a flat-screen television with movies on demand and cable/satellite channels. All have a marble bathroom, an iPod docking station and a private bathroom with a rain shower.

During their stay at Sofitel London St James, guests can enjoy a meal at Balcon and relax with a drink at St James.

The hotel is ideally situated for sightseeing in London, with Trafalgar Square just a short stroll away. The London Eye and Westminster Tube Station are within a 20-minute walk.

9.1
Wonderful rating
Based on 1,862 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Sofitel London St James

Fri 19/9
Sat 20/9
Luxury Room
1 king bed
$746
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$967
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$983
nightly with fees
Classic room
1 queen bed
$1,040
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
$1,098
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
$1,184
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
$849
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$1,423
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
$812
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$953
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$1,006
nightly with fees
Double room
1 queen bed
$1,154
nightly with fees
Superior room
1 king bed
$714
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$749
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$824
nightly with fees
Standard Room
1 double bed
$335
nightly with fees
Executive room
bed type unknown
$547
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
1 king bed
$3,111
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Sofitel London St James

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

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
  • 24-hour 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

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Media and entertainment

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

Laundry

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Sofitel London St James

9.1
Wonderful
1862 verified ratings
Wonderful
1464
Very good
196
Good
112
Okay
34
Fair
20
Mediocre
14
Poor
22

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally enjoyed their stay, praising the excellent location, friendly and attentive staff, and overall cleanliness of the hotel. Some reviews highlighted the great dining options and atmosphere. However, there were a few complaints regarding room comfort and lost items.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Service10 out of 10
Location10 out of 10
Atmosphere9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Value for Price9 out of 10
Bed Comfort3.5 out of 10
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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
10
Wonderful
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

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Sofitel London St James

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$1,009
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Sofitel London St James

  • How long should you stay at Sofitel London St James? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 9 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 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 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 12.5 km from London City.

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

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Distance to airport

8.3
1.1 km
London City
12.6 km

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