The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in St. James's, London

St. James's

No. 03

The whole area

Most distinctive hotels

St. James's 2003 $$$$

The Ritz London

“Palatial Edwardian heirloom”

Heritage Classic Luxe Central

St. James's 2022 From $800

The Stafford London

“St James's clubland refuge”

Luxe Heritage Classic Central

St. James's 2020 From $1,000

Haymarket Hotel

“Playful Regency residence”

Design Luxe Heritage Lively

St. James's 2020 From $1,100

Sofitel London St James

“Neoclassical banking landmark”

Design Luxe Heritage Central

St. James's 2008 From $550

Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club

“Victorian club refuge”

Design Luxe Heritage Central

St. James's 2017 From $1,500

The Trafalgar St. James London

“Trafalgar rooftop roost”

Design Heritage Social Lively

St. James's 2025 From $400

Moxy London Piccadilly Circus

“High-energy Piccadilly perch”

Design Heritage Social Lively

Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.

Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.

Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.

Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.

Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.

Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.

St. James's

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Most distinctive hotels

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