Name: St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
Address: 41-54 Buckingham Gate, Westminster Borough, London, SW1E 6AF, United Kingdom, 41-54 Buckingham Gate, Greater London, SW1E 6AF, UK
Rating: 8.5

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

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About this property

Between Buckingham Palace and Westminster, St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel places you moments from St. James’s Park and a short walk to Victoria for the Gatwick Express—perfect for city exploring, theatre nights and business on the move. At St. James' Court you’ll find destination dining and a calm courtyard retreat, plus a wellness centre, spa treatments and a 24-hour fitness room. Rooms pair classic London style with modern comforts including air-conditioning, premium linens, smart TVs and complimentary high-speed WiFi. Concierge and a 24-hour front desk tailor your stay—from restaurant bookings to local tips. Dine at Chef Sriram Aylur’s Michelin-starred Quilon, enjoy refined Chinese flavours at House of Ming, international favourites at TH@51, and award-winning themed afternoon teas at Kona. After a day in the city, unwind with rituals inspired by Indian wellness traditions at J Wellness Circle or relax with cocktails in the courtyard. With landmarks, shopping and theatres nearby—and easy links to Heathrow and Gatwick—St. James’ Court is a restful base for weekends, family stays and business trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

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Room type	Number of guests
Superior Room 1 double bed
Superior King Room 1 extra-large double bed
Executive King Room 1 extra-large double bed
Executive Junior Suite 1 large double bed
Superior Junior Suite 1 large double bed
Superior Master Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Executive Room 1 double bed
Executive Family Room 2 double beds
Executive Master Suite 1 large double bed
Premium Room 1 double bed
Premium King Room 1 extra-large double bed
Premium Family Room 1 double bed
Premium Junior Suite Courtyard view 1 extra-large double bed
Premium Master Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Standard Room - Disability Access 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Robert

Bermuda

“Location near Buckingham Palace very convenient and near a tube station. Property is undergoing renovations but noise was kept to a minimum. King Suite room was luxurious and comfortable. Breakfast was a feast with everything on offer from...”

Christine

United Kingdom

“Beautiful hotel and beautiful Christmas decor. Friendly staff and great location.”

Susan

United Kingdom

“We were greeted as soon as we arrived, Concierge were very polite and courteous. We were greeted by a very smart gentleman at reception who welcomed us to the The beautiful A Taj we had a beautiful upgrade which was amazing . We were so happy...”

Heather

United Kingdom

“Always a very comfortable stay here with lovely rooms, great meals on the in room dining menu”

Keith

United Kingdom

“For the first time in a couple of years both lifts were in operation, reducing the time taken to move between reception and our room. The breakfast was also much improved with little or no queue to find a table, followed by exceptionally good...”

Patricia

Ireland

“It was beautiful hotel only thing was the renovations that were going on there was no bar available only the restaurant which felt a little crowded especially at breakfast time. It would have been nice to have a bar to sit and have a glass of wine...”

Alison

United Kingdom

“Great location. Good room . Refurbished and spacious for London. Staff very friendly and helpful.”

Lynn

United Kingdom

“Firstly the location was perfect, the building beautiful and full of character I was greeted and welcomed warmly, unfortunately I wasnt there long enough to make use of the facilities. The room was simply beautiful and over looking the colourful...”

Karen

United Kingdom

“The hotel staff were lovely and our room was upgraded with wine and a cake for our anniversary which was a lovely touch.”

Sophie

United Kingdom

“Really such a pleasant surprise . The court yard in the centre was so pretty and for the middle of London so unexpected . Our reception was very welcoming and Riddhima was particularly lovely . When she found out it was my Granddaughter’s birthday...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

6 restaurants on site

Kona

Cuisine
European
Open for
High tea
Ambiance
Family friendly

TH@51 Bar

Cuisine
European
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Modern

Quilon

Cuisine
Indian
Open for
Lunch • Dinner

The Courtyard

Cuisine
European
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

TH@51

Cuisine
International • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House Of Ming

Cuisine
Cantonese • Sichuan
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

£50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the card used to make the booking needs to be present upon arrival.

Please note that children under the age of 16 years are not allowed in the spa facilities, including the Fitness Centre. The spa is open Thu - Sun from 11am to 7.30pm, until further notice. Pre booking is essential.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.