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Sofitel London St James: Traveller Reviews

5.0 of 5
6 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AN, England
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Sofitel London St James
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4.5 of 5 stars 1365 Reviews
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  • Piccadilly circus(32)
  • Room service(29)
  • Very good(26)
  • Trafalgar square(26)
  • Buckingham palace(19)
  • Great location(12)
  • Friendly and helpful(12)
  • Brasserie Roux(10)
  • Free internet(7)
  • Pall Mall(4)
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“Sophisticated comfort and service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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The Sofitel St James in London is in an ideal location, within walking distance of several attractions (such as the Royal Academy, Trafalgar Square), shopping (Bond Street) and underground stations (Green Park, Piccadilly Circus, Charing Cross). Despite the central location the hotel is very quiet and serene.

When you first walk into the lobby you realize this is a sophisticated hotel - the layout and furnishings are very elegant. This initial impression is confirmed by the staff - highly professional, courteous and obviously interested and eager to make my stay comfortable and enjoyable. Coming from the US where customer service has become an insincere scripted formality, it was a delight to interact with the hotel staff here.

My suite was extremely well appointed and comfortable complete with separate sitting room, powder room, full bathroom and bedroom. The espresso machine was an unexpected and very welcome surprise.

There was no view of note from my room but in central London, unless you're staying in a tower block, it's very unlikely you'll find a room with a dramatic view.

Unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to use the hotel spa, restaurants or bar but from what I saw they were busy and obviously popular.

Next time I travel to London I intend to return to the Sofitel St James. The only change I would make would be to stay longer.

Room Tip: The suites are extremely comfortable
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SofitelStJamesLondon, General Manager at Sofitel London St James, responded to this review
14 February 2012
Indeed we genuinely interact with all of our guests. I am glad that you have pointed this out in your positive feedback. A truly personalized service always makes the difference.

We have tried and implement a delicate atmosphere in the hotel for our guests to enter a haven of peace after their busy day in town. As a matter of fact we are located in the very heart of London yet on the quiet Waterloo Place.

I hope we will have the pleasure in delivering to you a highly appreciated experience in our restaurant The Balcon and the St James Bar as well as in the So-SPA on your next stay.

Warm regards,

Denis Dupart
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Dublin, Ireland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“I've just found my new favourite London hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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I travel all over the world for my job on an almost weekly basis and this is the best hotel I have stayed in for a long time that just gets EVERYTHING right! The most amazing bed I've slept in, beautiful decor, outstanding service, huge rooms, and a great location. I'll be back.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SofitelStJamesLondon, General Manager at Sofitel London St James, responded to this review
14 February 2012
A smile lit up my face while reading your feedback. You can imagine how proud I felt of my whole team with your flattering words regarding our "outstanding" service. We try our utmost to look into every detail in order to deliver a magnifique experience to all of our guests. I am most grateful to you for pointing this out.

We are then looking forward to welcoming you back to your favorite London hotel.

Warm regards,

Denis Dupart
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Dallas, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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I stayed at this property on a business trip for 2 nights and had a very good experience. The room was beautiful and comfortable with all the 5-star amenities you would expect. Location is excellent - - right by Trafalgar square. Staff was very attentive and quick to any needs. "Balcon" restaurant is fantastic. Internet in room is free for a slow speed (512kbps), the Enhanced speed (15.00GBP) is lightening fast, but worth it for me as a business traveler . . . my speedtest was 92 Mbps, which is 3 times faster than my home or office Internet.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SofitelStJamesLondon, General Manager at Sofitel London St James, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Indeed our central location is extremely convenient for both leisure and professional purposes.
Besides this advantage, our master trump is our high standards of service and I am most pleased and thankful for you pointing this out in your positive feedback.

Our restaurant, The Balcon, as well as the St James Bar are pure gems specially after their refurbishment.

As you enjoy it so much coming over while on business, I suggest you also come for vacation. I then look forward to your next visit.

Best regards,

Denis Dupart
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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“Excellent hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

This is beautiful hotel in a wonderful old building. It is very well run, the staff are extremely helpful. We came as part of a large business group, and they organised a special check in for us which was very efficient. The public areas are very attractive and well decorated. The rooms are a very good size, especially for London, with a comfortable bed. Everywhere is clean, well kept and beautifully decorated. The bar is friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was generally good, but one day it was not very hot. Location is great, close to St James' Park and Picadilly Circus.

Overall excellent!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SofitelStJamesLondon, General Manager at Sofitel London St James, responded to this review
9 February 2012
Our daily aim is to indulge our guests. I am glad that we have delivered to you a smooth and enjoyable stay.

All the Food & Beverage members and I were most pleased to hear that you have liked the St James Bar & our restaurant The Balcon as the refurbishment of those areas meant a lot to us.

I thank you for pointing out your excellent stay at Sofitel London St James and I look forward to your next visit.

Best regards,

Denis Dupart
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Copenhagen, Denmark
2 reviews
“We can't wait to come back”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

From the second we came in to the hotel, we were met with a nice relaxed atmosphere and a feeling, that the staff would do everything to make our stay in London as pleasant as possible. The new restaurant was very interesting and the staff of the bar was great. The only problem we had were, that the beds was so nice, that is was nearly impossible to get out in the morning.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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SofitelStJamesLondon, General Manager at Sofitel London St James, responded to this review
9 February 2012
We genuinely go out of our ways to make our guests stays as enjoyable as possible. We do not do it because we have to but because we love to do it. This makes a huge difference in our interaction with guests.

I can tell that Sofitel Luxury Hotels has once again achieved its goal with MyBed: a unique bed concept on which you feel like sleeping onto fluffy clouds...

I am most pleased to hear that you have liked our new St James Bar and restaurant, The Balcon. Indeed the refurbishment project of those areas meant a lot to us.

I then look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Warm regards,

Denis Dupart
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Address: 6 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AN, England
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