Classic 5 star luxury in grade II listed former bank building

Business travellers, city breaks to London, theatre lovers and holidays to London

24 hr reception, concierge, multilingual staff, complimentary newspaper upon request, So SPA by Sofitel, So FIT by Sofitel

Complimentary mineral water in your room on turndown, complimentary morning newspaper

The hotel comprises 185 rooms including 9 Junior suites, 6 Prestige Suites and 1 Royal suite, all featuring high definition flat screen television with 110 channels and a library of 80 movies, WIFI and hard wired high speed internet connections, laptop sized safe, hairdryer, ironing board and tea and coffee making facilities.

The check-in time is 2.00pm and the check-out time is 12.00 noon

Complimentary baby cot. Complimentary rollaway bed for children below twelve in a Luxury Room and above only. For children aged 12 and above rollaway bed is at £50 + VAT and excluding breakfast per night  

Credit cards accepted: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa. Foreign exchange available

Cancellations must be made directly to the hotel by 14.00 hours on the day of arrival. In the event of a non-arrival or late cancellation, the cost of one full night will be levied against the provided card.

Brasserie Roux: Inspired by Albert Roux, Brasserie Roux is situated at 8 Pall Mall in an extraordinary double-height space, formerly the banking hall of Cox and Kings Bank. Located on the ground floor of the Sofitel St James hotel with its own entrance on Pall Mall, the one hundred-seat brasserie offers classic French brasserie cuisine in an atmosphere of informal elegance.

The design theme throughout the brasserie focuses on a young rooster - the coat of arms of the building's former owners, Cox & Kings, and the symbol of France. The interior designer, Pierre-Yves Rochon, has created an elegant atmosphere with buttercup yellow walls and contemporary furniture upholstered in dark green and red fabrics. Three 15ft arched windows dressed with matching pale yellow and white American blinds overlook Pall Mall and Waterloo Place and help create a stunningly spacious yet refined area in which to enjoy honest Brasserie cuisine created by one of the world's most famous chefs.

Opening Hours

Weekdays: Breakfast 06.30 – 10.30 Lunch 12.00 – 15.00 Dinner 17.30 – 22.30 Weekends: Breakfast 07.00 – 11.20 Lunch 12.00 -14.30 Dinner 17.30 – 22.30

St James Bar: A cosy and traditional bar with fire place and cigar humidor. The St James bar offers one of the most extensive range of non-vintage and vintage Champagnes in London, with a large selection available by the glass. In addition to the classic list of cocktails catering for all tastes and preferences, the menu features an impressive choice of Champagne and Martini cocktails. Snack bar, Musical entertainment. Opening hours : 08:00-01:00 Indulge in the most decadent of all British traditions and enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea.

The Rose Lounge: Discover our collection of exclusive teas in the intimate decor of The Rose Lounge with subtle colors of pink and cream, stunning displays of fragrant roses further enhanced by the gentle sound of a harp and you can end the perfect day with a sip of Champagne in the comfortable, hushed setting of The Rose Lounge. Opening hours: 08.00 – Midnight Afternoon Tea 14.30 – 17.30

Room Service •    Hot dishes •    Cold snacks •    Weekday hours : 24 Hours •    Weekend hours : 24 Hours

The conference & banqueting facilities comprise eleven state-of-the-art suites. The hotel caters from discreet board meetings to lavish banquets. Backed by exceptional standards of service by a team of highly professional staff and state-of-the-art audio visual facilities, the suites have the flexibility to cater for meetings from 2 two 170 persons and receptions for 300. The hotel also features a Sofitel concept boardroom with an adjacent dining room. The hotel is a stylish venue for banquets, events and weddings. The conference and banqueting suites benefit from their own separate entrance on Waterloo Place.  

Fitness: The gym and relaxation space, So FIT by Sofitel, with the most advanced fitness and wellness equipment and an exclusive Sha Chair, a unique multi sensory experience.

Spa: This stylish five-star hotel is now further enhanced by a luxury spa, So SPA by Sofitel, with two highly prestigious brands from French cosmetology, Carita and Cinq Mondes. Distributed over three floors, the spa has retained the original features of the building, and offers a unique and personalised experience with a Spa Butler.  

The hotels public areas and all 185 rooms are smoke free

From smart casual to black tie.

Dogs up to 10 kgs are accepted and must not be left alone at any time. Pets must not roam in the public areas of the hotel.

This hotel has one of the finest addresses in London, right on the corner of Pall Mall and Waterloo Place. The hotel lies in the heart of St. James’s, a prestigious and lively district of London, within walking distance of St. James’s Park, Buckingham Palace and the renowned gentlemen’s clubs. The hotel is also less than a five minute stroll from Trafalgar Square, city centre theatres and the fabulous shopping on Regent, Piccadilly, Oxford and Bond streets. The hotel has the ideal location from which to discover and enjoy central London.

The hotel is ideally located right in the heart of London, a two minute walk from Piccadilly Circus underground station (Piccadilly line).

London Heathrow - 40 minutes by underground to Piccadilly Circus or Heathrow Express and a taxi. London Gatwick - 40 minutes by Gatwick Express and taxi. Other smaller London airports include London Luton, London Stanstead and London City airport.  

St Pancras International Train Station (Eurostar), 10 minutes by underground (Piccadilly Line).

This hotel is in a prime central London location and within walking distance to many of London's popular attractions, the theatre, nightclubs, restaurants and bars. A car is not required as there are plenty of public transport options as well as taxis.

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Personal preferences

Please remember to let your concierge team member know about your personal preferences, whether it is a type of pillow you prefer, your favourite drink in your room or need interconnecting rooms for your children please let us know so that we can request this for you.

Luxury car hire, car with a driver or airport pickup

If you need either a self drive or chauffeur driven car or would like an airport pick up we will be pleased to arrange this for you as part of the service, please let your concierge team member know.

Special events or occasions

If you are celebrating a special occasion and you would like to plan a surprise we can help you. Let us know the occasion and an idea of what you would like and we will work with you to ensure you have an unforgettable experience.