For someone who only stayed in London for 24 hours, I have enough good memories from St. James Court/ TAJ to last a lifetime! Let’s start with the location, which is nothing short of perfect- Close to everywhere you want to visit including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, The Eye, Hyde Park, Mayfair, and Buckingham Palace! We were able to walk to the changing of the guard and didn’t need to fight traffic! Once inside, you will be floored by the architectural elegance and EXCEPTIONAL customer service that the TAJ offers its guests. While we were being checked in by Bashir and Anuja at reception (who were both so welcoming and informative), we were approached by the manager who presented us with a scroll printed with the exciting news that I had won the “Guest of the Day”! After a disastrous flight and stressful start to our trip, it couldn’t have been more appreciated! We were upgraded to a STUNNINGLY remodeled king room and given 2 welcome beverages, along with an array of additional perks and discounts. Once in the room we were in awe- Luxury linens, large TV, cookies and chocolates, soft robes/ slippers, convenient mini-fridge, complimentary waters, and a gorgeous view of the lush, colorful courtyard. The bathroom was like a spa retreat with high end products, soothing lighting, built-in speakers, huge shower, and the best part- A towel warmer :) It was amazing to wrap yourself in a cozy, warm towel after showering off a hectic day of travel! We decided to dine at TH@T51 for dinner which didn’t disappoint- The cocktails were masterfully made and delicious. The menu offered many unusual and appealing choices, and though we ordered fish and chips (I mean, we HAD to- Afterall, its London! LOL), it was the fanciest, most gourmet meal you could imagine! After dinner, we strolled the beautiful courtyard and relaxed by the fountain with a glass of wine. After a glorious night’s sleep (super quiet), we enjoyed their fantastic breakfast buffet. I know some other folks left less-than-stellar reviews in this area, but we LOVED IT. There was about a four-minute wait to be seated and then so much to choose from! You could custom order one hot egg dish and one Indian dish (that was our favorite part) in addition to the trays of meats, cheeses, fruits, potatoes, breads, juice bar, and pastries. Unlike many other breakfast buffets included with hotel stays, this one was positively delectable- From the luscious chocolate croissants to the tempting stuffed omelets, each dish we tried was better than the next! I wish we had more time here to explore the lavish spa, enjoy high tea, and other amenities that the TAJ has to offer, however we were off to our cruise right after breakfast. I hope that we will have the opportunity to stay at this lovely establishment again in the future and can’t say enough great things about the ambience, stellar service, and fantastic location of St. James Court!

Our weekend stay for 6 people in three rooms was a birthday suprise treat for our mum. I contacted the hotel before hand and explained the reason for our stay. On our arrival we were greated in such a friendly and professional way by all the staff. Our rooms on floor 2 had been recently refurbished and were absolutely superb. They were spotlessly clean, warm and provided us with many little unexpected luxuries. On arrival our room was decortated with ballons and during the afternoon we received a visit from the conciege who delighted us with birthday delights on plates. During our time from the room, our beds were turned down and our towels and cups were replaced without requesting, which was so kind . During the night a delightful Birthday card from the Hotel staff was delivered under the door for our Mum, which she was so pleased to receive. Booking in and checking out was speedy and all staff were very polite and efficient The whole weekend stay was absolutely wonderful and we will most certainly be returning to St James Court hotel the next time we visit London.

My husband and I stayed at the St James, Taj Hotel for several nights in mid December, before the Christmas crush. The hotel staff from beginning to end was fabulous. So welcoming and friendly. Even as I was leaving the hotel for the airport, a very thoughtful female door assistant held an umbrella over me as I carried handbags, etc. all the way to the car door. I certainly hope the staff is truly as happy and satisfied as they all appeared to be. The breakfast staff even remembered the names of small children who were traveling during this time. The hotel was spotless and is located on a very quiet street only two blocks from Buckingham palace! We had requested a "quiet" area of the hotel as we were not sure about any street noise. We got a wonderfully recently renovated room which was much larger than we typically see on our travels. Definitely quiet. The hotel appears to be comprised of several very old adjoining structures so there are some winding hallway walks to and from the lobby. We were very pleased with our stay and would definitely stay there again. Also, the St. James Underground is a block or so away from the hotel door. Well Done, St. James Hotel!