London, United KingdomVictoria
Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
Victorian courtyard lodgings
Victoria London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2012
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design HeritageOutside the door
The house
TajVictorian courtyard lodgings
Three Victorian red-brick townhouses enclose a quiet garden courtyard centered on an ornate cherub fountain.
“The establishment offers a more residential experience than a traditional hotel stay, featuring 86 suites...with a charming courtyard at its center.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated butlers and golden key concierges cater to expansive residences equipped with fully fitted kitchens.
Notable
Themed suites incorporate custom automotive metalwork and vintage cinema prints alongside an atmospheric vaulted brick cellar spa.
Notable
Three red-brick 1897 townhouses once home to royal courtiers enclose a manicured, gaslit Shakespearean garden courtyard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
The spaces are residential as well — few London hotels can match them on square footage.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along quiet Westminster streets, the hotel sits a five-minute walk from Buckingham Palace and the lawns of St James's Park.
The rooms
Residential suites offer separate living areas and fully fitted kitchens, with dedicated butlers attending to multi-room layouts and themed designs.
The spa and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Treatment rooms host signature Ayurvedic therapies. Downstairs spaces include a Carrara marble steam room and a 24-hour gym.
The vitality pool
A heated vitality pool rests beneath atmospheric brick archways in the restored Victorian cellars.
At the table
Michelin-starred Quilon prepares South-West coastal Indian cooking, and cocktails pour across several classic lounge bars.
How it began
Constructed in 1897 as lodgings for royal courtiers and politicians, the three red-brick townhouses retain their historic facade and courtyard layout.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.