travel42 Hotel Review: Sofitel London St James

Sofitel London St James travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

This hotel is nowhere near Waterloo station, regardless of the address; it is a few steps from The Mall and St. James Park, and four blocks west of Trafalgar Square. This is one of Sofitel's better showings—globally.

This used to be a bank, and the atmosphere is still redolent of grandeur and financial probity, which gives it a gravitas echoed by its formal, professional staff. Look closely to see the houndstooth and Prince of Wales check on their uniforms...