Description:
Wonderfully located in the heart of the
tourist area of London is the Sofitel St. James Hotel, a grade
II listed building. Originally the hotel was the base for the Cox
and King's bank and its original neo classic facade remains in
place having been renovated to capture the grandeur of those bygone days.
Waterloo Place (the Sofitels' location) is a small road at the very bottom
(southern end) of Regent
Street. At one end you walk down a few steps and you're into the
grounds of Buckingham Palace while at the other end is Pall Mall
which is a very short walk to Trafalgar Square. Pall Mall
is also home to several well known Gentleman's Club. Quite simply this
location gives access to all of London's attractions as its
central and in a desirable and affluent part the Capital. Within
minutes from here are many of the areas and landmarks famous the
world over. Whitehall (0.2 miles), Leicester Square (0.2 miles), Downing Street
(0.3 miles), Piccadilly (0.3 miles), Soho/Chinatown (0.4 miles), Mayfair (0.7
miles), the list goes
on. Regent Street itself is a mecca for shoppers from all over
the UK, with many of the shops names famous throughout the world
such as the Hamleys Toy Store. Around the Regent Street area is
also many of London's top theatres including the London
Palladium. Surrounded by two great parks, Green Park (0.4 miles)
and St James's Park (0.1 miles). Just a short stroll from Haymarket (0.1 miles)
with its theatres and bars, notable the Sports bar and Her Majesty's Theatre.
The Sofitel St James manages to offer a combination of contemporary accommodation within a
traditionally and elegant styled building with a French modernist feel.
Bedrooms are decorated with rich fabrics with chocolate, almond and olive
colours. They have lacquered mahogany furniture and thick pile carpets and are
individually air-conditioned. Inside
your room is high tech lighting, interactive cable television, dual line
telephone with cordless extension and voicemail, desk space, high speed internet
access, CD player with alarm clock, well stocked minibar, laptop sized safe,
hairdryer, ironing facilities and coffee/tea maker.
All rooms and suites have
their own private bathrooms complete with hands free phone, top brand
toiletries, rain shower heads, robes and slippers. They feature chrome fittings
and black marble.
Room Types:
Classic Rooms: Single rooms with walk in shower. Less amenities than other type
of rooms.
Disabled rooms: 24m2. Wheelchair accessible, emergency cords and had rails
in bathroom. Vibrating alarm under pillow.
Superior Rooms: Bathrooms have bath tub and shower combo.
Deluxe Rooms: Larger than deluxe rooms. Most have views of Waterloo Place or
Pall Mall and most have separate bath and walk-in shower. Some interconnection
rooms available.
Junior Suites: Views of Waterloo Place. Bath tub and separate walk-in shower.
Separate seating area.
Executive Suites: king-size bedroom with a separated lounge area with sofa.
Views over Pall Mall or Waterloo Place. Some corner suites have dual aspect
views. Upgraded features compared to above rooms and suites. Large desk in
lounge which has a fax machine, printer and copier. Separate lounge and bedroom.
Guest cloakroom.
Royal Suite: This is the Sofitells largest suite. The bedroom has a four poster
king size bed with en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. There's a separate
lounge area with a large plasma screen television, separate lounge dining room
that can accommodate 8 guests and has a fully fitted kitchen. Available with
interconnecting junior suite. Extra features in the Royal Suite include DVD
player and surround sound system.
The hotel offers 24 hour room service.
Dining Options:
ST JAMES BAR : A cosy and traditional bar with fire place,
leather chairs and
cigar humidor. Very much with the feel of a gentleman's club and
Anglo-French chic. Snack bar, Musical entertainment. Large range of Champagnes,
vintage and non-vintage. Serves a bar menu. Opening hours :
08:00-01:00
THE ROSE LOUNGE : Described as having a feminine decor. An extravagant, chic retreat where you can
enjoy a Darjeeling or a glass of Champagne accompanied by the
subtle harmonies of the harpist. Rose Lounge provides an
informal yet elegant meeting place to get away from the hustle
and bustle of the West End. Features a 50's chandelier. Snack bar, Musical entertainment.
Serves traditional afternoon tea (14.30 till 17.30) and morning continental breakfast.
Opening hours : 08:00-01:00
BRASSERIE ROUX : 100 seats. Once the banking hall of Cox and
Kings Bank this restaurant offers stylish and elegant surroundings.
Brasserie style serving French cuisine with extra high ceilings.
Air conditioned. Located on the ground floor and with a dedicate entrance at 8
Pall Mall. There are 3 15 feet high windows with pale yellow and white
American blinds that look out over Pall mall and Waterloo Place.
Opening hours : 06:30-23:30
Other services include a full concierge service and 8 high tech meeting rooms for up to 180 guests.
Within the Sofitel is a fully
equipped gymnasium along with steam rooms and beauty treatments are available.
The 'So Spa by Sofitel' is arranged over three floors with a hammam,
deep-relaxation area, "rain sky" showers and treatment rooms.
note: Do not confuse this hotel with the similarly named
Crowne Plaza St James Hotel which is also
in SW1.
Room Numbers:
186 (20 suites) / 6 floors
Check-in:
14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out:
12.00 noon
Awards:
Conde Nast Johansens:
2010: Most Excellent Spa
2008: Most Excellent London Hotel
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