{"id":11031281,"date":"2023-03-28T19:38:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T18:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=11031281"},"modified":"2023-04-03T21:35:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T20:35:52","slug":"review-st-james-court-a-taj-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/review-st-james-court-a-taj-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">PR trip<br \/>Having been suitably impressed by our stay at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences a few years back, we were delighted to be invited to experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tajhotels.com\/en-in\/taj\/st-james-court-a-taj-hotel-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\"><strong>St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel<\/strong><\/a> just next door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-770x468.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-800x487.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-293x178.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-390x237.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-770x468.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-800x487.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-293x178.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge-390x237.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Taj-51-Buckingham-Gate-Suites-and-Residences-Lounge.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Only a few steps from Buckingham Palace, it\u2019s beautifully central to all London offers, with 329 rooms and suites, a gorgeous courtyard, stunning restaurants and an indulgent spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-770x387.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-800x402.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-390x196.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-770x387.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-800x402.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby-390x196.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-lobby.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-heading\">Suites at St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The hotel has a different feel to the residences, very welcoming and grand, with gorgeous marble floors and seating areas making the lobby feel very relaxing. After a lovely greeting, we made our way up to our suite, newly refurbished and on the 7th floor. With four stars, St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel, really does have that five-star feel, with stylish grey floors, navy walls and dark wood accents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nak4afesv3lc529hge0d.webp\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031635\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nak4afesv3lc529hge0d.webp\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031635\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The grey door opened, and we were greeted with a spacious corner suite. A calming and beautiful colour palette embraced us as we took in the comfortable bed, welcome chocolates, TVs and stunning marble bathroom with a huge shower, separate bath and exquisite spa-quality Templespa bath products. This would be an absolutely beautiful honeymoon suite or a girls\u2019 space to get wedding-ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Premium-Bathroom-2-St-James-Court-A-Taj-Hotel.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Premium Bathroom, St. James Court &#8211; a Taj Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Time for a trip to the spa! Across St. James courtyard, with its seating areas and shelters perfect for a summer glass of champagne, we hurried through the March chilliness to Jiva Spa for a swim. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tajhotels.com\/en-in\/wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The courtyard\">The courtyard<\/a> has a beautiful light-draped fountain with koi carp in the pool, and with the hotel\u2019s iconic red brick walls stretching up on each side, it\u2019s a lovely, secluded spot to enjoy an afternoon tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Vitality-pool.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jiva Spa Vitality Pool &#8211;  St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">They even have a theatre there in warmer months. Beautifully lit and super relaxing, the spa was so welcoming. Swimming in the infinity pool, with its dark walls, begs you to relax and unwind, and so we did! We were the only ones there, so it was so peaceful to enjoy a dip along with the heavenly smells of the spa before heading back to relax in our suite before dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dining at St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">TH@51 is a super stylish restaurant with a modern menu inspired by global flavours. On our way, we passed a pianist playing live in the lobby, adding such a relaxing and refined feel to the evening, perfect for listening to as we waited for dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"943\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11031535\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245.jpg 530w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245-337x600.jpg 337w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245-293x521.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245-390x694.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"943\" data-id=\"11031535\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245.jpg 530w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245-337x600.jpg 337w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245-293x521.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192304245-390x694.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St. James Court &#8211; A Taj Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"943\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11031534\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672.jpg 530w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672-337x600.jpg 337w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672-293x521.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672-390x694.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"943\" data-id=\"11031534\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672.jpg 530w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672-337x600.jpg 337w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672-293x521.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-192308672-390x694.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St. James Court &#8211; A Taj Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-390x219.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629.jpg 1651w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629-390x219.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PXL-20230311-193732629.jpg 1651w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Review St. James\u2019 Court, St. James Court &#8211; A Taj Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">A DJ within the restaurant played a lovely eclectic mix of music, and we sat in the conservatory, cosy in a booth for a gorgeous meal. We were so well looked after by Joel, and after a margarita cocktail, we enjoyed tempura prawns, lamb bao buns, dahi papdi chaat, as well as a stunning Malabari prawn curry and caraway Malai chicken. The layers of flavour were exquisite, and the curry was the best ever, beautiful and creamy with huge prawns, accompanied by fresh poppadoms and fluffy rice. Amazing desserts followed, with gulab jamun, an Indian cheesecake, perfectly rounding off the meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Indian-Jasmine-Afternoon-tea.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indian Jasmine Afternoon Tea, St. James Court &#8211; A Taj Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">After dinner, the atmosphere in the hotel was lovely, and we wandered slowly back to our suite and enjoyed a gorgeous night\u2019s sleep. Breakfast the following day was super busy, with so much to choose from for an authentic Indian breakfast. Delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jiva Spa at St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">I wish every Sunday began at 11 am with a foot massage. A one-hour reflexology treatment awaited me at Jiva Spa, and I donned a beautiful robe and slippers before heading down to wait on a comfy chair by the pool with a cup of tea. The Pada Mardana massage treatment benefits the entire body, stimulating the reflex zones on the soles of the feet. Notes of delicious lime wafted up from the golden bowl prepared for my feet, and then for a blissful hour, therapist Badma analysed my health through these pressure points and offered advice to complement my health \u2013 I didn\u2019t want to leave!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-770x537.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-800x558.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-293x204.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-390x272.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"Review St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-11031540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-770x537.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-800x558.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-293x204.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room-390x272.jpg 390w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jiva-Spa-Double-treatment-room.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jiva Spa Double Treatment Room &#8211;  St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Floating out of the spa, it was time to check out. We have been wonderfully looked after throughout our stay, treated to gorgeous food, an exquisite spa experience and a beautiful suite. It would be a lovely place for a hen weekend, the perfect spot to get ready for a London wedding, ideal for a city honeymoon, the first night, or minimoon, or even to hire for a private dining experience. It gets a 5-Star seal of approval!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My top five 5 Star highlights:<br \/>1 Jiva Spa \u2013 the infinity pool and foot treatments were divine.<br \/>2 The Malabari prawn curry \u2013 is delicious.<br \/>3 St. James\u2019 courtyard \u2013 such a wonderful atmosphere.<br \/>4 Our suite \u2013 newly refurbished, it had a 5* feel.<br \/>5 Music \u2013 live pianist and DJ were a great accompaniment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">To make a booking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">St. James&#8217; Court, A Taj Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">54 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjamescourthotel.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.stjamescourthotel.co.uk\/contact-us\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">+44-20-78346655<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:info.london@tajhotels.com\">info.london@tajhotels.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjamescourthotel.co.uk\/about\/location\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Location and Getting Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/category\/luxury-venues\/\" title=\"\">hotel reviews<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PR tripHaving been suitably impressed by our stay at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences a few years back, we were delighted to be invited to experience St. James\u2019 Court, a Taj Hotel just next door. Only a few steps from Buckingham Palace, it\u2019s beautifully central to all London offers, with 329 rooms and suites, a gorgeous courtyard, stunning restaurants and an indulgent spa. 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