Sofitel London St James
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6, Waterloo Place, England, SW1Y 4AN, United Kingdom
Hotel Sofitel London St James Events
In one of London’s most iconic areas is Hotel Sofitel London St James, a luxurious five-star hotel and event space that marries modern French style with British sophistication to create a spectacular venue.
Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, St James’s Park, and Buckingham Palace are all within walking distance, putting Hotel Sofitel London St James right in the middle of the action.
The large, white neoclassical façade on Waterloo Place gives a taste of what’s to come inside Sofitel London St James, where elegance, style, and exceptional attention to detail are in store. Everything here is seamless, from the food that’s served to the in-house events team that ensures your event runs smoothly — whether that’s a conference, private dinner with family and friends, or your wedding day.
At Hotel Sofitel London St James, flexibility and a willingness to create an event suited to you and your needs are the focal points. Whatever you have in mind for your Sofitel London event, you’ll always be in good hands.
Highlights of Hotel Sofitel London St James Events:
- Five-star luxury hotel with beautiful interiors and exceptional service
- Central London location
- Four licensed areas for wedding and civil ceremonies
- 12 event spaces
- Cutting edge conference equipment
Capacity
Up to
180
Standing 
Up to
143
Dining 
Up to
200
Theatre 
Up to
45
Boardroom 
Up to
96
Cabaret 
Up to
45
U-Shaped 
Up to
125
Classroom Facilities
In-house Catering
Dry Hire
In-house Catering & Dry Hire
Sit Down
Cocktail
Food Stations
Asian Cuisine
Spaces At This Venue
Westminster
155sqm / 1750sqft
The Westminster Suite is the largest venue at Hotel Sofitel London St James, with capacity for up to 200 guests, or 143 for a banquet without a stage. With the option to divide this suite into two and with a separate breakout room, the Westminster is a fully flexible and functional space that will allow for a seamless event.
Mayfair
195sqm / 2100sqft
A flexible space, the Mayfair Suite at Hotel Sofitel London St James can be enjoyed as is, or divided into two, making it a great option if you’re hosting an event that requires a separate meeting and reception area. Crystal chandeliers and neutral yet elegant décor make for a chic space that would suit any type of event. The Mayfair Suite has capacity for up to 180 cocktail style or 132 for a banquet without a stage.
Meeting Rooms
80sqm / 860sqft
There are five meeting rooms available at Hotel Sofitel London St James: the Boardroom, Chelsea Suite, Belgravia Suite, Kensington Suite and Piccadilly-Bloomsbury Suite. From small spaces that allow up to 12 people, to larger that can fit up to 70, there’s a meeting room to suit any type of event. All rooms come with state-of-the-art technology and conference facilities.
Wild Honey Restaurant Private Dining Room
The private dining room at Wild Honey St James provides a luxurious, sophisticated setting for a lunch or dinner event with friends or colleagues. The long table seats 16 guests in comfy blue velvet chairs. Warm lighting and a completely private setting lend an intimate feel to events in this space.
The Westminster Suite is the largest venue at Hotel Sofitel London St James, with capacity for up to 200 guests, or 143 for a banquet without a stage. With the option to divide this suite into two and with a separate breakout room, the Westminster is a fully flexible and functional space that will allow for a seamless event.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 180Dining: 0 - 143
Theatre: 0 - 200
Boardroom: 0 - 45
Cabaret: 0 - 96
U-Shaped: 0 - 450
Classroom: 0 - 125
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Accessible venue
A flexible space, the Mayfair Suite at Hotel Sofitel London St James can be enjoyed as is, or divided into two, making it a great option if you’re hosting an event that requires a separate meeting and reception area. Crystal chandeliers and neutral yet elegant décor make for a chic space that would suit any type of event. The Mayfair Suite has capacity for up to 180 cocktail style or 132 for a banquet without a stage.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 180Dining: 0 - 132
Theatre: 0 - 180
Boardroom: 0 - 36
Cabaret: 0 - 86
U-Shaped: 0 - 36
Classroom: 0 - 125
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
There are five meeting rooms available at Hotel Sofitel London St James: the Boardroom, Chelsea Suite, Belgravia Suite, Kensington Suite and Piccadilly-Bloomsbury Suite. From small spaces that allow up to 12 people, to larger that can fit up to 70, there’s a meeting room to suit any type of event. All rooms come with state-of-the-art technology and conference facilities.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 60Dining: 0 - 50
Theatre: 0 - 70
Boardroom: 0 - 30
Cabaret: 0 - 40
U-Shaped: 0 - 30
Classroom: 0 - 60
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
The private dining room at Wild Honey St James provides a luxurious, sophisticated setting for a lunch or dinner event with friends or colleagues. The long table seats 16 guests in comfy blue velvet chairs. Warm lighting and a completely private setting lend an intimate feel to events in this space.
Guest Capacity
Sitting: 12 - 16Features
Air conditioning
Hotel Sofitel London St James Catering
Just like the hotel itself, the menu at Hotel Sofitel London St James is a luxurious offering of contemporary French meets British cuisine. The hotel’s restaurant, Wild Honey St James, is a collaboration with renowned chef Anthony Demetre, who has created unfussy, seasonal menus that are full of flavour and beautifully presented.
Highlights of Catering at Hotel Sofitel London St James:
- Bespoke menus available
- Dry hire available
- Menus created by renowned chef Anthony Demetre
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Location
Nearby Restaurants
- Busaba Leicester Square
- Steak & Co. Leicester Square Charing Cross
- Burger & Lobster Leicester Square
- Barrafina
Nearby Parks
- St James’s Park
- Green Park
- Hyde Park
- Whitehall Gardens
Nearby attractions
- The National Gallery
- Piccadilly Square
- The London Eye
- Admiralty Arch
Venue Testimonials
Warm welcome, big comfortable clean rooms, delicious food, kind happy smiles […] The location is also great because the hotel is exactly in the centre of London.
Penny Kef ·
A luxury up market branded hotel in the heart of London. […] Very courteous staff and good service.
Alan Samsang ·
Beautiful surroundings, lovely staff and the food was excellent.
Shirley Ibegbuna ·
Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding packages start from £150 per person
Yes, Hotel Sofitel London St James can accommodate small wedding receptions in the small suites and intimate dining rooms, and large weddings for up to 160 people.
Weddings at Hotel Sofitel London St James are elegant and luxurious with five-star service. Weddings here vary in size and can be completely tailored to the couple.
Yes, there are 12 event spaces at Hotel Sofitel London St James that are suitable for corporate functions. Conference facilities and AV equipment are available.
There are 183 5-star luxury hotel guest rooms at Hotel Sofitel London St James, ranging from classic rooms to connected family suites and large, luxurious suites. Pricing ranges depending on dates, and typically starts around £350 per room. When rooms are booked in groups for an event, a discount may be offered for guests.
Catering comes from the hotel’s restaurant, Wild Honey St James, which creates modern, refined French-British dishes with seasonal ingredients.
Yes, dry hire is available for weddings at Hotel Sofitel London St James.
