by Felix Hirsch - December 05, 2011

Hotel St James's Hotel and Club

The St. James' Hotel and Club is not your average luxury hotel. More discrete, smaller and more personal, it is the ideal place for the discerning traveller to escape the hectic streets of London.

 

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Its location could not be better. Right in the heart of St James, or clubland as it is also known, a mere stone's throw away from Jermyn Street, Berry Brothers, John Lobb and the likes, this is about as central as it gets in London. However, unlike many bigger competitors that are right on big streets, this little 60-room hotel is tucked away in a side street, which means that you can sleep much quieter here.

As the hotel is smaller than many luxury hotels, with 60 rooms, you will notice that the service here is not only professional and friendly, but treats you as a person, not a number. In times when the supposedly best hotels in the world offer nothing but anonymous service, this is a welcome change.  

These must be the most beautiful hotel rooms in London

Furthermore, what makes this a beautiful hotel in every respect is the decoration. The people who designed the rooms and lounge really understand how one creates a feeling of understated luxury that doesn't come across as being cold. Whether you stay in one of the beautiful suites (some with their own terraces) or a normal room, these must be the most beautiful hotel rooms in London.

That in a nutshell is what makes this hotel an interesting one: Its location, the service and the decoration. Rarely does a property manage to tick all the boxes, but here they do.