Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences

Character and identity

Set in Westminster a short walk from Buckingham Palace, this is a residential-style address spread across three Edwardian red-brick buildings arranged around a courtyard that glows with neon after dark. The 86 suites range from generously sized entry categories to multi-bedroom residences, each fitted with a full kitchen (oven, dishwasher, washer-dryer) and a butler on call. Kona handles breakfast and a theatrical afternoon tea, while sister property St James' Court adds further dining, including the acclaimed Indian restaurant Quilon. There's a J Wellness Circle spa, complimentary evening cocktails between 6 and 7pm, and a notably warm, "home-away-from-home" service register.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What sets this address apart is the apartment-grade space and kitchen-equipped suites, paired with a softer, more personal service style than central London usually delivers. Book it if you're staying four nights or more, travelling as a family, or want to self-cater between dinners at Quilon. Entry-level suites are already large by London standards, so there's little need to overspend on category.