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St James Hotel and Club Althoff Hotel Collection Paddington Station

St James Hotel and Club Althoff Hotel Collection, 7-8 Park PlaceMayfair, Paddington Station, SW1A 1LS

Rooms from £240.88

After undergoing an extensive 18-month refurbishment this stunning 5-star hotel offers understated contemporary style classical elegance and a long tradition of offering the highest standards of hospitality and service. This London townhouse has a superb location in a quiet cul-de-sac just off St. James's Street in the heart of London's prestigious Mayfair district. Green Park London Underground station is nearby as are the exclusive shops and restaurants of Jermyn Street the Burlington Arcade Bond Street and the theatres and nightlife of the West End.The St. James Hotel and Club has been renowned for providing superb hospitality and service since it first opened its doors as a gentlemen's chamber for the English aristocracy in 1892. Today the hotel offers state-of-art comforts and facilities elegantly combined with traditional elegance and sophistication. The stunning accommodation harmoniously blends contemporary amenities with the hotel's long and historic tradition of exquisite service. The St. James's Hotel and Club is now managed by the luxury hotel group Althoff Hotels. Althoff Hotels operates 7 luxury hotels in Germany and France where it has a reputation for high-quality customised service and superb cuisine. 2 of the group's restaurants have 3 Michelin stars and are amongst the best in Europe. Now the Althoff Hotels Group looks forward to bringing these qualities to London. Althoff Hotels pride themselves on the quality of their staff and the high levels of service they offer. The staff are here to help you and to do so reliably effectively calmly and with the discretion and degree of service that has always been a feature of hotels and clubs in the St James's district. Staff are carefully selected thoroughly trained and treasured allowing the hotel to recruit and retain only the best possible people. The result is that customers enjoy an unmatched experience and an unsurpassed level of service.Capacity Room DesignThe interiors of the St. James Hotel and Club have undergone a complete renovation by an international team of architects and designers led by the award-winning interior designer AMJ Design from Berlin. Each of the luxurious 60 guest rooms and suites will reflect Althoff Hotels' attention to detail incorporating state-of-the-art technology and exquisite furnishings. Many will have their own balcony and views over the rooftops of the historic St James's district. The penthouse suite will feature a large rooftop terrace unrivalled in this part of London. Exclusively designed and in harmony with the elegance of the Victorian building the rooms have an average size of 25 m. All rooms are exclusively finished with handmade silk wallpaper black lacquered furniture hand crafted Murano glass chandeliers and polished natural stones in the bathroom. In addition to the listed room facilities rooms come with laptop safes iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs. All rooms also include built-in wardrobes to offer a more spacious feel.The Restaurant and the Bar.In the last few years St James's has become one of the most fashionable areas of London in which to dine. This reputation is now enhanced by the arrival of Head Chef Philipp Vogel who has designed a superb menu for the hotel's new restaurant. Guests will be able to go on a voyage of exploration. An exploration of the variety of culinary traditions and tastes on the route followed by the explorer Marco Polo from Venice to China. A good bar with great staff is at the heart of any hotel whether for regulars who find it a welcome home-from-home or for visitors looking for somewhere to unwind after a busy day in the capital. The hotel's own bar meets these needs exactly. With comfortable seating and an unhurried sophisticated atmosphere it is the ideal place to unwind. Looking for a retreat from the West End where you can while away the hours over a classic English afternoon tea? After a cool laid-back but exciting place to enjoy a cocktail? Once you have experienced it our bar will be the first place you think of.AreaThe secret of this intimate and elegant London townhouse hotel lies partly in its unrivalled location in a quiet cul-de-sac just off St. James's Street in London's Mayfair. Central and yet quiet and tranquil the hotel is close to Green Park underground station; the exclusive shops of Jermyn Street; the Burlington Arcade; Bond Street; and the theatres and the nightlife of London's West End. Some of the finest bars and restaurants in London are on the doorstep as are the historic attractions of Buckingham Palace and the Royal Academy of Arts. The theatres of London's West End are just a 10-minute stroll.Travel InformationBy London Underground: The nearest London Underground station is Green Park on the Piccadilly Victoria and Jubilee lines of the London Underground network. The hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Green Park station which offers easy connections to London Victoria Waterloo Canary Wharf and all of the other main London railway stations. From Green Park station turn left at the exit barrier and go up the left-hand set of stairs. Walk along Piccadilly and turn right into Arlington Street after passingthe Ritz. Continue to the end of the street where a staircase is discreetly located. Go down the staircase and you will find the St. James's Hotel and Club on the opposite site of the street on the right. By Air (from London Heathrow Airport): The hotel is approximately 14 miles (23 km) from London Heathrow Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport and the journey from the airport to the hotel should take about 40 minutes. Alternatively you could take the train; the Heathrow Express runs approximately every 15 minutes from the airport to London Paddington station and takes just 15 minutes to reach Paddington. From Paddington you can take the London Underground to Green Park station which is just 2 minutes' walk from the hotel. In addition the Piccadilly line (dark blue) of the London Underground also runs directly from London Heathrow Airport to Green Park London Underground station with a journey time of approximately 50 minutes. By Air (from London Gatwick Airport): The hotel is approximately 25 miles (40 km) from London Gatwick Airport. The Gatwick Express train service runs regularly to London Victoria station. This journey will take approximately 30 minutes. The hotel is just a short taxi ride from Victoria station and taxis are readily available from just outside the station. The journey from the station to the hotel should take no more than about 5 minutes. Alternatively you can take the London Underground one stop to Green Park station which is just 2 minutes' walk from the hotel. By Air (from London City Airport): The hotel is approximately 10 miles (16 km) from London City Airport. The airport is accessible via the Jubilee line of the London Underground network and via the Docklands Light Railway.

Directions to St James Hotel and Club Althoff Hotel Collection Paddington Station

By Tube - 2 minute walk from Green Park Station which is on the Victoria Line Jubilee Line or Piccadilly Line. Turn left at the exit barrier at Green Park underground and go up the left hand set of stairs. Walk along Piccadilly and turn right into Arlington Street after passing the Ritz. Continue to the end of the street where a staircase is discreetly located. Go down the staircase and the St James's Club and Hotel is on the opposite side of the street on your right. From London Heathrow:Take either the Piccadilly line direct to Green Park Underground. Alternatively take the Heathrow Express to Paddington followed by a taxi (approximately 20 minutes).

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