London, United KingdomSt. James's
The Trafalgar St. James London
Trafalgar rooftop roost
St. James's London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottTrafalgar rooftop roost
A lively scene unfolds across the seventh-floor terrace directly over Trafalgar Square, anchored by botanical lounges and maritime details below.
“Relaunched in a historic building as a new boutique hotel in summer 2017, the Trafalgar St. James is... bang in the middle of London, perched on Trafalgar Square.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Art Deco motifs, custom British carpets, and basement suites featuring circadian rhythm LED daylight ceilings.
Notable
Housed in the early twentieth-century former headquarters of the Cunard Steamship Company facing Trafalgar Square.
Notable
The Rooftop draws an active evening crowd overlooking Nelson’s Column alongside regular live jazz at Rockwell.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Recently reopened, The Trafalgar St. James feels authentically London, with a buzzy restaurant serving up quality dry martinis, stellar views of the skyline…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Nelson's Column and the National Gallery stand directly outside, with West End theatres and Covent Garden a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms feature cushioned headboards and Art Deco accents, while lower-ground suites integrate living plants and circadian rhythm daylight ceilings.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness suite equipped with cardio machines and free weights.
Restaurant
Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar
Botanical murals and velvet banquettes fill the ground-floor room, where cocktails accompany all-day bistro plates and weekend jazz.
At the table
An open-air terrace on the seventh floor serves European sharing plates and cocktails beneath a retractable heated canopy.
How it began
The stone-fronted building once housed the Cunard Steamship Company headquarters, its historic boardroom later appearing in Dr. No.
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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.