Sofitel London St James

St James's, United Kingdom

Five-star hotel on Waterloo Place · St James's, London

No. 500 · Autumn 2026

The Waterloo Place facade with a red London bus passing in front, Sofitel London St James

Welcome

Ceremonies in the St James's suites

A five-star hotel in the former Cox's and Co. bank on Pall Mall, behind a listed neoclassical façade, with planner-led weddings under one roof.

The ceremony and the reception can both take place at Sofitel London St James, with dedicated spaces for each part of the day. The Kensington Suite suits a small ceremony as well as a lavish reception. The Westminster Suite is suited to grand receptions and intimate ceremonies alike. The Piccadilly & Bloomsbury Suite can host ceremonies, receptions or both, and is arranged around the couple's vision.

The hotel and Waterloo Place from above at night, with Pall Mall running past the corner, Sofitel London St James

Receptions

Receptions in Westminster, Mayfair and beyond

The Westminster Suite is spacious and takes up to 180 guests for a cocktail reception. The Mayfair Suite blends classic grandeur with contemporary style, can be arranged whole or divided, and has access to a spacious foyer. The Piccadilly & Bloomsbury Suite can be divided or used whole, with an adjacent foyer. The hotel also has further event rooms for smaller gatherings, among them The Hive, the Piccadilly Suite, the Bloomsbury Suite, the Belgravia Suite and the Chelsea Suite.

Also: Indoor ceremony setting · Spa

Living area and dining table in the Opera Suite, the largest suite in the hotel, Sofitel London St James

The celebration

How the day is held

4 spaces for the day. Up to 160 guests.

A ceremony layout with a long white aisle leading to a floral arch and lit drapes, Sofitel London St James

The Mayfair Suite

A licensed room for 120

Civil ceremonies under crystal chandeliers, with a private foyer and its own lighting and sound.

The Westminster Suite

Receptions for up to 160

The largest room in the hotel, with an LED dance floor for the evening.

A bride and groom walking out of the carved stone entrance on Waterloo Place, Sofitel London St James

Private entrance

Straight in from Waterloo Place

The events floor has its own street door and staircases, away from the hotel lobby.

Prestige Suite living room with a green chequered carpet and houndstooth armchairs, Sofitel London St James

Where to stay

Rest, close at hand

204 rooms and suites.

Suite 70 bedroom, with a 1970s-style egg chair, patterned wallpaper and a walk-in dressing area, Sofitel London St James

2 suites

Suite 70 and the Opera Suite

79 m² and 109 m², Waterloo Place views

79 to 109 m² · Separate lounge

A Prestige Suite bedroom in deep blue, with a Pierre Paulin mushroom chair by the window, Sofitel London St James

4 suites

Prestige Suites

corner suites over Pall Mall or Waterloo Place

From 60 m² · Separate living room

The Mayfair Suite set for a civil ceremony, with gold chairs either side of a white aisle, Sofitel London St James

15 suites

Deluxe, Junior and Studio Suites

2 Deluxe, 9 Junior, 4 Studio

35 to 49 m²

A slice of custard tart with roasted nuts and raisins at Wild Honey St James, Sofitel London St James

Location

Getting there

The hotel is at 6 Waterloo Place and is easily accessible by public transport, including nearby tube stations, buses and train services. Wedding arrivals use a dedicated private entrance on Waterloo Place.

Airport: London City
Airport: Heathrow
Station: London St Pancras International (Eurostar)

The hotel corner on Pall Mall at dusk, with cars waiting at the kerb, Sofitel London St James

Dining

French-inspired wedding dining

Wedding dining is planned around the couple's taste, built on seasonal ingredients and French-inspired finesse. Menus range from canapé receptions to multi-course banquets and can be customised, including Michelin-star options from Wild Honey St James. Every couple is invited to a menu tasting with the culinary team, to sample and refine the menu.