St James

London

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Visit royal residences, acclaimed galleries and one of London’s poshest shops in this central area. Attend a show at historic theaters and hang out in a Royal Park.

Ritzy St. James’s sits between lush parks and Trafalgar Square at the edge of London’s West End. Developed as a residential neighborhood for British nobility in the 1600s, today it maintains an air of elite sophistication. Visit St. James’s to discover aristocratic and royal residences alongside century-old theaters, gourmet restaurants, high-end retailers and outstanding art exhibitions.

Admire the Tudor-era St. James’s Palace, which is a London residence of the Royal Family. Clarence House is a home of the Prince of Wales and open in August for guided tours. See the lavish rooms of Spencer House, a townhouse built by an ancestor of Princess Diana. Grand Georgian mansions frame leafy St. James’s Square.

Piccadilly street epitomizes the area’s refined retail. Browse for gourmet treats and luxury homeware and enjoy afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason. Find a chocolatier, milliner and other artisans at Princes Arcade and bespoke menswear on Jermyn Street. Piccadilly Market presents arts and crafts in the church courtyard of St. James’s Piccadilly.

The galleries of St. James’s cater to a range of tastes. Peruse works by Scottish Colourists at Portland Gallery and contemporary masterpieces at White Cube Mason’s Yard. The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a combined cinema, gallery and theater.

Book tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. The Theatre Royal Haymarket puts on plays and musicals for all ages. From British pub food to Italian, Scandinavian and West African flavors, St. James’s Market is an epicurean wonderland.

The lush environment of St. James’s Park is ideal for picnics and enjoying London’s natural side. Spot waterbirds, watch a daily pelican feeding and stroll along crisscrossing pathways. On the park’s north side, The Mall connects Buckingham Palace with Trafalgar Square. This ceremonial avenue is the setting for parades such as The Changing of the Guard.

St. James’s is served by the Green Park and Piccadilly Circus underground stations plus several public bus lines. Travel here in November for the star-studded Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch-On.

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St. James Palace

9.0/10 (11 reviews)
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Top hotels in St James

Moxy London Piccadilly Circus

Moxy London Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
1 Jermyn Street London England
The price is P8,573 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P8,573
P10,288 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are ...
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Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is P6,102 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
P6,102
P7,322 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is P8,447 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
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P10,136 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,572 reviews)
"Have been a regular guest here, unfortunately this time several issues, TV did not work, tea and coffee or toilet rolls not replenished. Was going to be staying here again in 10 days but may have tore think"

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is P8,498 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
P8,498
P10,198 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
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"The property was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, and the location was very convenient. The hotel rooms are really old and ready for renovation. What really made the experience good was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional."

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Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is P12,678 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
P12,678
P15,214 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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STG Hotel London Oxford Street

STG Hotel London Oxford Street

3 out of 5
Bedford Avenue London England
Fully refundable
The price is P5,476 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,476
P6,571 total
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"The staff were rude and unhelpful No hair dryer included in room, when we asked staff for this we never received it despite going down twice Room didn’t look like the photo we booked The lifts kept not working"

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Where to stay in St James

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Canary Wharf

Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Museum of London Docklands are top sights in Canary Wharf, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

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London City Centre

Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are a few top attractions in London City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning river views, and acclaimed art galleries.

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City of Westminster

Big Ben and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries.

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Covent Garden

The lively bars and colorful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

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West End

Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries.

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