Name: St James Court A Taj Hotel
Address: Buckingham Gate, 54, London, SW1E 6AF, GB

St James Court A Taj Hotel

London · United Kingdom

100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Nicola

Just had 2 nights at the Taj, the hotel was lovely and the staff very helpful and friendly. We arrived early, our room wasn't ready so they stored our cases in a safe place and when our room was ready they took them up to the room for us before we came back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Rajesh

Awesome location
Great staff

Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Amy

Great central location. Nice hotel, no AC which was disappointing. The restaurant with non-ethnic food was booked both days I was there (weddings I think) and both times the staff recommended me eat there. They didn't seem to know it was booked. I usually love ethnic food (the other restaurant choices) but was looking for traditional English food. With the location though, it was an easy walk to many nice pubs. Side note: shower was terrible. I ended up washing my hair in the sink for lack of water pressure.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Vikram

This is a great property in London in immaculate condition and a beautiful courtyard. The service was top notch. The breakfast was sub par. There is a lot of hype around it and it’s certainly not worth the hype or the 55 price tag. Recommend the hotel and the restaurants but not the breakfast buffet.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

David

overall excellent . highly recommend

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Robert

Good location and welcoming staff, noise travels unfortunately and we could hear room service being delivered to other rooms and the cleaning missed some bits left from the previous occupants of our room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Anjali

Always a pleasure to stay here. Stunning environment, clean and comfortable. Excellent staff who go a step further.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Dominique

The hotel is really lovely. The breakfast is plentiful and delicious. I loved the Masala chai, the dosas and the buffet. All the staff (checkin/restaurant, housekeeping, concierge) are all pleasant, attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed my stay.

The only comment I have is that my room (executive room) while comfortable was very very plain and boring. The lack of decor was obvious and any expenses associated with adding some color or touch of uniqueness (flowers, vibrant Indian fabric cushions, bed coverlets, etc) would be minimal and would have been nice and made the stay more enjoyable as this is a Taj hotel. The Instagram reels feature rooms that are the renovated rooms. These older rooms pale by comparison. Seeing the hotel’s feeds on Facebook and Instagram daily of the rooms featured made me feel a bit less than.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Nicholas

There are hotels that rely on location, hotels that rely on reputation, and hotels that understand that the entire experience ultimately depends on people. The Taj in St James succeeds on all three counts, but it was the staff who made the greatest impression.

From the moment we arrived, the level of assistance was extraordinary. Nothing felt rehearsed or mechanical. Every question was answered quickly, every request was handled with genuine care, and the staff seemed able to anticipate what was needed before it had even been properly explained. Their helpfulness was not simply professional; it was instinctive.

The hotel itself is beautifully designed, combining grandeur with warmth. The interiors are elegant without becoming intimidating, and every space feels deliberate, polished and carefully maintained. It has the confidence of a luxury hotel without the coldness that sometimes accompanies it.

Our room was equally impressive: spacious, comfortable and beautifully presented. It provided exactly what a great hotel room should provide—a calm, private refuge from the movement and noise of London outside.

The Taj in St James is a remarkable hotel, but its strongest asset is undoubtedly its staff. Beautiful surroundings can be designed. Excellent service has to be delivered, moment by moment, by people who genuinely care. Here, it was delivered flawlessly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Edith

I booked two rooms, one for my husband and I and the other one for my son, wife and two children. The rooms were small but clean. The bath sheets were great. I did not see their room but ours overlooked the back of a school and the other window a brick wall. The ad for superior room appeared as though we would have a nice view but that was not so. It was ok as we did not stay in the room much. The king size bed was short and my feet went over the edge and I’m only 5’ 7”.
We had breakfast at the buffet, the only place in the hotel available for breakfast. That was a big disappointment. They did not allow à la carte orders and we had to pay for the full buffet, which was 55 lbs per person, including children. The selection was poor and the bread was not fresh. The crescents were good. The cost was almost $500. for breakfast. We ate breakfast across the street after that and it was much better and less expensive. Besides this breakfast we enjoyed our stay. The patio outside the restaurant was quite lovely.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Daniel

Staff was great and room was spacious by London standards

What makes it great though is the location. Convenient and walkable to so many sites!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

ERNEST

The staff as always are the best. The room was not so great. We had the noise from the train ( I think ) throughout the day stopping only late at night for a few hours. We have stayed at the hotel on many previous occasions and in all fairness the rooms we have previously been given have all been outstanding. So we were a bit disappointed this time.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Magdalena

Stunning location and the hotel. Very helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Paul

A very special experience we were made to feel special and everyone was so helpful. Great place to base yourself while visiting London.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Anthony

Lovely hotel in a slightly tucked away part of London but still very convenient.
My room at the back directly overlooked a school playground so be careful opening curtains in the morning1

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Corinna

Great location and helpful staff. We’ve stayed twice and will come back again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Karen

The rooms are lovely, safe is very helpful and friendly and the hotel smells amazing! Used the spa and it was fabulous. Great hotel in a great location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Liza

friendly and clean

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Catherine Margo

Very beautiful old hotel with top notch staff and perfect location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Gary

This looks a grand hotel, the arrival departure whilst busy was fine, staff throughout are very friendly and polite. Breakfast was plentiful, restaurants fine one night I dined in. Service is great, loved spa treatments so much, would love to give it 5 stars for the staff and service but it’s still seemingly going through an upgrade. It just feels a bit dated in parts, marks and lumps missing on walls, old decor etc.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Karen

The Taj is my go-to London Hitel reco. No one is ever disappointed. Maybe I should keep it a secret? Haha! Excellent staff and facility, perfect home base for anything in London, great concierge recs, great hotel food. Really can’t go wrong. Be back soon!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

mamta

Great service

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Yadayra

Everything was amazing!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Arsenije

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Vinay

Great place to stay. Good breakfast

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Ian

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at St James and it just gets better everytime.

The rooms are wonderful and the facilities superb. The location is 2nd too non and the food fantastic. We had the Midsummer Night's dream Afternoon tea which was delicious and a great experience.

However, the highlight are the staff! We have been made to feel very special everytime we have been there and this time was next level.

Prativa made the check in a very special experience and couldnt have been more helpful, the concierges Jean and William were amazing and really helped us out and it was fantastic to meet Binayak, who was so helpful in helping us with our next stay and Amar and Krishnanaveni who looked after us in the bar!

The staff are amazing and are the main reason we go back! I have missed so many great people out!

Thank you all, especially Prativa and Binayak!

Binayak kolagi - Dherai Dhanybhad, ekdam ramro manche cha. Shyabash bhai! Dhanybad :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Paul

One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in whilst in London and there has been a lot. Staff are fantastic and helpful, courtyard beautiful, room upgrade. All round brilliant

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Anne

Our room faced a school with loud students out during the day. Also, our conditioner in the shower was not refilled. And the bathroom has no electrical outlets for hairdryer or curling iron.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Francis L

Everything was wonderful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Michelle

Great location
Extremely helpful staff
Large rooms

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

Ranjan

We are return visitors to the hotel, visiting back after exactly a year. The return experience was so-so. The room was small but nice, and definitely, we did not have water rushing down from the ceiling in the middle of the night as in the previous visit (and the maintenance guys from Africa -- based on their accent -- telling us that that is normal because of airconditioning). The breakfast has gone through a serious downgrade. The majestic Taj breakfast (one English and one Indian) is gone, replaced with something more watered down. The breakfast staff is hit or miss as before, the men tend to cluster and chat and only provide service when asked. The women staff tend to be more attentive. It is not possible to take the stairs to the exit. For us, it is a familiar hotel, and the service was tolerable, the amenities good, so perhaps we will still pick it when in London. (Though prices were really high this visit.)

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Karen

Very helpful and polite staff
Very clean
Breakfasts were really good, the service was amazing.
The smell of Gardenia/Jasmin was too strong in the foyer and elevator

Room
Very clean and comfortable
I didn't like the bar code for dining in, half the time it didn't work.
The bathroom did not have an outlet. Doing your hair next to a sleeping person isn't optimal. The only outlet with a mirror is beside the bed.
The shower taps should have indicators showing how to use them.
I almost slipped out of the shower, the bathtub is too high to step over.

Otherwise, very good.

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Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Christine

This place was amazing, staff were always very helpful and accommodating. The pool temp was warm and had jets which was perfect after walking and touring London all day. Wish we could’ve stayed longer.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Mirya

Breakfast was an actual buffet with delicious options of several breads, croissants, fruits, fresh juicea, sausages, bacon, eggs, and a menu filled with options at an additional cost (waffles, omelets, etc). Staff offered help with luggage immediately while checking in and out. Housekeeping also did an excellent job.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Sanjay

House of ming restaurant was excellent! Good food.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Adriana

I would recommend this hotel to everyone! Excellent

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Josselyne and Michael

Great location Excellent staff. We loved it

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Michael

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Janice

Beautiful hotel in a great location near Buckingham Palace. This is the second time we have stayed here, and I highly recommend it, especially for their superb customer service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Ashwini

We had a lovely stay at St. James’ Court Taj. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and in a very accessible location, which made getting around London extremely convenient.

We truly appreciated how accommodating the team was with our kids’ food allergies and preferences. The staff helped curate menu options for them on demand, and we are really grateful for the effort and care shown throughout our stay.

The hotel is definitely on the pricier side, but overall the experience was pleasant.

One challenge we faced was during breakfast with kids. There were unusual restrictions around taking fruits, juice, or small breakfast items out of the breakfast area for children. Since getting the kids to sit and eat properly in the breakfast area was difficult, we almost ended up skipping breakfast and felt that part of the included breakfast value was wasted. Eventually, we chose to order everything to the room instead.

We also noticed many discrepancies in the billing where the exact same item was charged differently on another day, which did not feel ethical and was disappointing.

That said, overall we loved the property, the atmosphere, and especially the accessibility and hospitality.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Barbara

A/C didn’t cool first night, but it was fixed quickly the next day. Room could use more cleaning of walls. Finger prints/hand marks throughout room. Room 433 we could hear elevator vibration when in use. Quite annoying at night.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Andrew

This is a supposed luxury hotel that somehow is ordinary. The 55 euro breakfast served by excellent staff has coffee from a vending machine, food in steam tables, baguettes that were somewhat stale for 4 consecutive days and no berries (during strawberry season) among cut-up not ripe or over ripe fruit. We had an upgraded room with a shower handle on a pole. The location by Buckingham Palace is a problem for taxis if there are Palace events. Will not return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Candace

We only stayed one night but the staff was very helpful to two jet lagged travelers. The hotel room was clean and modern. The location was great, close to two underground stops.
We would definitely stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Andrea

Great location, amazing breakfast, excellent price value

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Gina

We only stayed for one night as we were attending the Chelsea Flower Show…the staff on arrival were very helpful and kept our case safe whilst we attended the show, on our return this had been placed in our room.
Room was very nice, clean and with a lovely bathroom, there was a kettle with teabags, coffee etc, just one packet of biscuits.
There was some renovation work still going on which impacted on the use of the terrace which was a real shame as the courtyard was a lovely space, very pretty at night.
We did eat in the restaurant, the food was good, not anything special, but hot and fresh and the waiter was very polite.
Breakfast was busy we did have to wait for a table but not very long, there was a great selection, hot and cold foods and plenty to choose from.
Overall I would 100% return for a visit and highly recommend, thank you to all the staff for their service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Gary

The stay was good rooms were clean .The breakfast was excellent with lots of choices .The staff was every courteous .The only fault was the charges Expedia quote was not hotel charged aware .

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Suzanne

Rien ne nous a déplu. Le personnel, la propreté, la compétence du personnel tout était parfait

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Helen

The best hotel we have stayed in in London. Excellent staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2026

Myrna

The customer service is AMAZING, the beds are soooo comfortable, VERY clean, GREAT location the ONLY complaint is that the breakfast is over priced! It was $253 US for 3 people, buffet style and was not worth the price, not many options, quality not great.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Kyoungjin

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Caitlyn

The front staff were excellent and the hotel was very beautiful! The staff were incredibly helpful and polite. The location of the hotel is incomparable, as well. Centrally located, popular tourist sights and metro access were within walking distance from the hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

David

Ideal location for site seeing (Buckingham Palace, West Minster Abbey and Big Ben).

Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Very good breakfast for choice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Murray

Great location
Staff is outstanding

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Robert

Swift check in and attentive staff throughout our stay, special mention for concierge and house keeping on Friday 7th May. Room was as clean and well equipped. Some renovations in progress but with minimal impact. Reception was very busy Saturday mid AM causing a protracted check out. Overall a quality stay in a centrally located hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Thomas

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

George

Ask for a room on the newly renovated 8th floor rather than the 2nd floor, which needs to be refurbished.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Kelly

An outstanding hotel. Everything was immaculate.

The staff were brilliant. Breakfast was amazing.

I’ll be back

Business

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Bimal

Only thing was it was closer to buckingham palace and train station was about 5-7 minutes walk besides that I did not find anything special about this place. Yes they had spread of breakfast but it was ok. If they could not bring coffee to the table , it is not worth it to me. Serving Indian breakfast but only have instant machine tea makes no sense and I had to get it myself, not worth it. Everyday they had couple Indian dish but nothing to brag about. Rooms were small and generic. Not worth spending extra money when you are going there just to sleep. One of our rooms did not drain well and even after informing them , problem was not fixed. Overall just Ok stay. Yes we stayed at Taj but nothing else.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Michelle

Amazing hotel, highly recommend, perfect location, close to major attractions

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Christopher

Clean, tidy

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Carly

Spotless, Overachieving Staff, and Beautifully Maintained Property

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Aaron

Great location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Sushrut

Yes

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Liz

I wanted quiet and a good bed, and got both.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Mario

Buen servicio pero estan remodelando y se encendierin las alarmas de incendio

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Sherry

The finest hotel stay I've ever had in Europe or the UK, everything about the experience was a level above anywhere else I've been. I would give them six stars if it was possible. The food, amenities, cleanliness and staff courtesy and knowledge were more than perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Victor

The breakfast menu is limited and the buffet don’t have a menu description for each item, but all other things for the hotel is perfect, the people is so kind

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Apr 2026

Eoin

Usually great, but on this trip the pool was closed off, the kitchen wasnt serving their indian breakfast items, and they never brought out my cook to order dish so I felt ripped off. These are the things that justify paying extra for this place for me and I didnt get them on this trip. Front desk didnt really care

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

RAJESH

Great property. Great location. Staff is very friendly and service oriented. Breakfast buffet options are great. Special mention for good service by Mr Deepak at breakfast time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Bradley

The front desk staff were very helpful and got us into a room asap. All of our interactions with the staff throughout the property were excellent and professional.
The only issue was the connectivity with the television. There were pauses with the live feeds and the speed was slow. Otherwise a great stay in the middle of Westminster!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Poorva

Great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Gareth

Excellent, first rate hotel. wonderful, friendly and helpful staff and a fabulous spa.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Alan

Great stay

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Heather

Great breakfast selection - but you seriously need bigger tea cups!!
Lovely comfortable room and well appointed bathroom

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Mary

Amazing location and incredible staff/service. Riddhima took excellent care of us

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Brandon

Wonderful! Wholly recommend

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Patrick

Wonderful place to stay. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Can’t wait to return.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Amanda

Great Hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Brandon

Absolutely wonderful staff and facilities!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Leisa

Luxurious stay in the heart of London. Great for either business or pleasure

Business

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

George

Of the dozens of hotels I have stayed in during the last five years, the St James Taj hotel is the best. The level of professionalism is unsurpassed and the courtesy of the staff is remarkable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Robert

While the property was undergoing renovations at the time, it was still quite lovely. The room was well appointed and comfortable. The staff were top notch. Great stay.

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Saptarsi

Great location for our very quick one-night visit. Staff is super friendly, restaurants at hotel excellent. Lobby is stunning; room was great. We were greeted with tasty desserts in our room..much appreciated!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Christopher

We always enjoy our time at the TAJ. Beautiful hotel in a great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Janine

Very good breakfast buffet , very friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Suzanne Jean

Breakfast was wonderful

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Jimish

Excellent location the heart of Central London and great Asian restaurant.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Lord Gareth

Suitcase went missing for over an hour, we were in room 452 suitcase was delivered to 752. At Breakfast Sat down to eat,then got up to refill my drink returned to find it had been cleared away, so had to go up to get another breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Chelsea

First time staying here & at a Taj property in general; and was absolutely blown away! Although they were doing construction, it wasn’t even noticed or an interference. Beautiful grounds & amazing service from all staff departments. Would certainly come back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Mark

The entire experience was first class from check in to check out!

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

Dana-Lynn

Staff were awesome - construction made it difficult to relax in your room. Before booking check to see if construction is on then recommend staying somewhere else.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Phillip

Always love staying at Taj St. James court! Perfect location, great amenities , and excellent staff! We will be back again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Dean

The breakfast buffet is top notch. Hotel and lobby sparkling clean. Welcoming friendly staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2026

Victoria

Stayed at the hotel recently. The rooms and facilities were clean and well-maintained to a high standard, but noise levels were quite high due to renovations which made it hard to fully relax.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Earletta

This was my first time in London and I truly felt like royalty at the St James. Check in was smooth! Breakfast was top tier. The staff was exceptionally courteous & kind. Great location to most of the city’s major attractions. We walked everywhere, food was everywhere! The hotel had great amenities. There was a spa and tea in a garden and more. I was very happy with everything. I highly recommend. I will definitely return in the future.

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Glenn

Property was under construction during our stay , wasnt aware prior to booking.
A lot of diversions to find temp then new lobby. Final product looks potentially good.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Tariq

It was great!

4/10

Poor

13 Mar 2026

Renee

Taj was doing construction and didn’t notify us until a week before our booking, leaving us with little option. The entire lobby was in construction. Dust everywhere near by. We couldn’t have friends meet us there and it wasn’t the experience we paid for. The managers evaded us the whole time regardless of numerous attempts to contact them. Not the level of service you’d expect from The Taj. I will say they eventually, after a lot of pursuit, gave us 10% off. Not worth the hassle.

However, the staff was very nice and empathetic. Management was disappointing to say the least. I would not recommend this hotel bc you don’t know what you’ll get and they are not accommodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Case

The hotel is in a great location and walking distance to Buckingham Palace. There’s some nice shops nearby. Formative coffee makes a great flat white. The rooms were in very good condition, the staff was incredibly attentive and my room was very quiet. I could not hear anything from neighboring rooms and the hotel is away from traffic. Overall, it was a fantastic experience.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2026

Alison

Stayed for one night only. A few niggles, struggled to open and close bedroom curtains couple of plug sockets in lounge not working and nowhere to plug in kettle provided. Courtyard outside a bit unkempt

Self