Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences, London

This luxury hotel lies at the heart of London, close to Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, St. James' Park, Green Park as well as public transport (St. James' Park underground station) are to be found in the vicinity. It is just 28 km to Heathrow airport.

The hotel was built in 1897. 11 junior suites, suites, 75 apartments, studios, single rooms and double rooms are available to guests in an 8-storey main building and an 8-storey auxiliary building. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and a lift. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and 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, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. Travellers with bicycles can make use of the on-site bicycle storage 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 have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge, a stovetop, a microwave, a tea/coffee station and a dishwasher. There is also a washing machine, an ironing set and a trouser press. A telephone, satellite television, a DVD player and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. 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.

A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking, tennis and golf are available. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy jet skiing and diving. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, billiards, squash, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and a solarium.

Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A generous breakfast buffet and lunch offer culinary delights every day. Gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers picnics.