Sofitel London St James

5 stars
6 Waterloo Place, London, SW1Y 4AN, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
9.1
Wonderful
based on 1891 reviews
1,891 reviews
Thu 15/1
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Fri 16/1
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
£259
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Superior room
£259
Classic room
£282
Luxury Room
£330
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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 1,891 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Sofitel London St James

Thu 15/1
Fri 16/1
Deluxe room
1 king bed
£1,377
nightly with fees
Luxury Room
1 king bed
£330
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£340
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bed type unknown
£375
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Queen room
bed type unknown
£458
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bed type unknown
£470
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Double room
bed type unknown
£572
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Superior room
1 king bed
£259
nightly with fees
1 king bed
£301
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£344
nightly with fees
Classic room
1 twin bed
£282
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
£306
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
£328
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
£359
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bed type unknown
£445
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bed type unknown
£463
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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
  • 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

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

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

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 hire

Reviews of Sofitel London St James

9.1
Wonderful
1891 verified ratings
Wonderful
1486
Very good
200
Good
113
Okay
36
Fair
19
Mediocre
14
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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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 Square337 yd
  • Piccadilly Circus353 yd
  • Charing Cross361 yd
  • Leicester Square393 yd
  • Central London396 yd
  • Strand0.4 mi
  • Buckingham Palace0.6 mi
  • Big Ben0.6 mi
  • London Eye0.6 mi
  • Palace of Westminster0.7 mi
  • British Museum0.9 mi
  • Waterloo0.9 mi

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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Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

February
December
£488
£342
Cheapest month to stay with an average 37% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 25% 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 February and March.
  • 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 Saturday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Sofitel London St James was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £378, while the most expensive was £407.
  • How long should you stay at Sofitel London St James? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

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, 0.7 miles 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 7.8 miles 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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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.4
0.7 mi
London City
7.8 mi

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