Sofitel London St. James

This superb luxury hotel is located between Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square and is just two minutes walk from Piccadilly Circus and the West End. There is an underground station in the vicinity of the hotel, with a good connection to Waterloo Station.

The hotel has 3 lifts and features 186 rooms, including 5 single rooms. Multilingual staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Additional facilities include a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Rooms include a double bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Further amenities include an ironing set and a trouser press. A telephone, a TV, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers cycling/mountain biking. A gym and callisthenics or, for a fee, aerobics, are among the sport and leisure options available. There is a wellness area with a spa, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. Subject to charge: a sauna. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a dining room, a café and a bar. A fortifying breakfast is served daily. Diet meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.