Sofitel Spa London St James

Crush your fitness goals at Sofitel London St James. Its first-floor gym looks out onto a lush, green vertical garden and is kitted out with free weights and Technogym machines. There’s even a multi-sensory AlphaSphere by Sha chair to try, designed to ease jet lag. 

Prefer to work up a sweat outdoors? A jog or power walk through nearby St James Park or down by the Thames is lovely - go early in the morning to see London waking up for the day ahead. 

You could even burn some calories by taking in the sights on two wheels. Santander Cycles, London's public bicycle hire scheme, lets you just grab a bike and start riding. You can go wherever the wind takes you, but if you’re not confident the banks of the Thames offer long stretches of traffic-free cycling. 

Relax, unwind, then it’s time to wine and dine and because this is one of London’s finest hotels you know you’re in for a sophisticated treat. But will you choose to round off your perfectly pampered day at the cosy bar, the Michelin-star restaurant or the gorgeous lounge? Decisions, decisions.

St James Bar

Click your heels along the marble floors of the vast lobby, past smartly dressed staff and into the beating heart of the hotel - the plush St James Bar. Dimly-lit and atmospheric, it’s perfect for a post-massage cocktail. Sink into a plush, velvet banquette, admire the antique mirrored tables and work your way around the ‘Taste Of The World’ menu. It features 18 cocktails which evoke the flavours of each destination's signature dish or ingredient, from a barbecue-flavoured Old Fashioned to a Gin Sour influenced by Greek tzatziki.

Wild Honey St James 

Suitably enlivened, it’s time to head next-door for some Michelin-starred dining. Wild Honey St James showcases the best of British ingredients served with French flair, much like the hotel itself. The handsome dining room has an elegant design and its corner plot maximises the amount of natural light. 

The Rose Lounge

The Rose Lounge is a lavishly decorated space decorated in pink with plenty of rose patterns, perfect for enjoying an indulgent afternoon tea. It also caters to younger guests with an exciting menu that includes Nutella sandwiches and caramel popcorn. Yum!

No, there’s no swimming pool but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t bring your swimwear. There’s a gorgeous Jacuzzi and steam room, and many spa packages to the Sofitel Spa include exclusive use of either one of them. 

The perfect end to a spa package? Being able to drift off to sleep in a luxurious hotel room and luckily, the Sofitel London St James lets you do just. The stunning hotel has 183 fabulous rooms and suites, each playfully designed and blending classic French elegance with vibrant pop art.

Like a cosy retreat in the heart of the city you can pamper yourself with Diptyque soaps then snuggle up on a MyBed™ mattress, designed specifically for Sofitel guests. In the morning, perk yourself up with a Nespresso coffee or quintessential cup of tea while the buzz of the city goes on outside your window.

For spa packages to the Sofitel Spa London St James arrival times vary, so check your booking confirmation. Here on an overnight stay? Lucky you! You can check in from 3pm, while checkout time is 12pm on your day of departure.

The hotel is owned by Sofitel, a French chain of luxury hotels based in Paris, which in turn is owned by the brand Accor.

The hotel’s magnificent Grade II-listed building has not long celebrated its 100th birthday! Completed in 1923 in a neoclassical style that was thoroughly in-keeping with John Nash's Regent Street, it was originally built to house the headquarters of an army banking agency before it was taken over by Lloyds Bank. Sofitel saw its hidden potential and transformed it into the 125,000 sq ft luxury 5-star hotel it is today in 2002.

Found just off Pall Mall in St James, the spa nestles in a luxurious five-star hotel with one of the best addresses in the capital. A 15-minute walk takes you to dozens of iconic landmarks, with Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace and St James’ Park to name just a handful. Try some upscale shopping on Bond Street, have a night on the town in vibrant Soho or take in a show in the West End theatres. 

While the spa is a blissfully adults only space, Sofitel London St James is a family-friendly hotel, with suites that are large enough for sofa beds and interconnecting rooms that let you all spread out. Kids will love tucking into their own afternoon tea in the Rose Lounge, which has cute crafts to keep them quiet if the delightful goodies on offer don’t!

Your furry companion can’t come with you to the spa, but pups who weigh under 10 kilos are allowed to stay in the hotel for £50 per night. They’ll put doggie amenities into your bedroom to make them at home and they’re not allowed to linger in public areas.