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Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London

5.0 star property
A peaceful retreat awaits in the heart of Piccadilly Circus, where Restaurant Francatelli's attentive staff serves memorable lunches and dinners

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Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London combines luxury with comfort in central London. Travelers enjoy modern European cuisine at Restaurant Francatelli, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and can easily explore nearby Leicester Square and Buckingham Palace after a restful stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Balcony | Terrace/patio

Executive Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7-8 Park Place, St. James's, London, England, SW1A 1LS

What's nearby

  • Piccadilly - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Green Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bond Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Green Park Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 16 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gaia Mayfair - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Wolseley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piraña - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chutney Mary - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London

Luxury boutique hotel near Piccadilly Circus
Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square are located near Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a business center. The on-site Modern European cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Restaurant Francatelli, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 5 meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 60 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 33 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Francatelli
  • Seven Park Place Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 80.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 33 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 80.0 per day
  • Service fee: 5 percent

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Hotel St James's
St James's Hotel Club London
St James's Club London
St James's Hotel
St James's Hotel & Club
St James's Hotel & Club London
St. James` Hotel Club London
St James Club London
St. James's Hotel And Club London, England
St. James Hotel Club Mayfair
St. James Club Mayfair
Althoff St James's & London
St. James Hotel Club Mayfair
Althoff St. James's Hotel Club London
Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London Hotel
Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London London

Frequently asked questions

Is Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Piccadilly, Bond Street, and Green Park. Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace are also within 15 minutes. Green Park Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Piccadilly Circus Underground Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 777 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

avraam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great charm. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool old building, well attended- Nice sitting area and bar
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet yet so centrally located. Beautiful room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The valet service was excellent. The hotel is charming. This is our second visit and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, the staff were so friendly and professional. Some of the best we have encountered. The hotel was just what we wanted. Convenient for shopping, dining etc. room had everything we needed too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

Little gem

Lovely hidden away hotel. Small but fabulous. Huge bed, lovely staff and very good air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Great hotel

Warm welcome great location second stay just as good second time amazingly comfortable bed quiet hotel caring staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GAVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything as good as usual - though room could have benefitted by better blackout blinds/ curtains.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel and wonderful staff and service!!! Rooms are elegant, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Christmas stay

Everything was good great location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great stay

Everything was great.Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, great location, very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Phillipa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been to London several times, and this is the best property I've stayed at by far. It is so luxurious and peaceful, but in the midst of this gorgeous upscale neighborhood with bustling London energy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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

Awesome Hotel Awesome staff.

Awesome Hotel Awesome staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff in a small boutique format property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had a wonderful time in London, and enjoyed your beautiful hotel very much! We will recommend it to friends with confidence.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice Staff and Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice small luxury hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yinghui

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location,small but elegant，good service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovey staff and will return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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