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The Stafford London
16-18 St James's Pl, London SW1A 1NJ, United Kingdom
Lowest upcoming
$444
4 Apr 2027
Highest upcoming
$1,101
25 Jun 2026
Median nightly
$515
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
3 to 9 Apr
12% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 3–9 Apr 2027
at $454/night
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Review
Forbes ★★★★☆ 4-Star
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2024 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020
Character and identity
Tucked down a quiet cul-de-sac off St James's, steps from Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks, The Stafford London trades in the kind of hushed, deeply English atmosphere that gets harder to find in central London. The 107 rooms split across three buildings: the Victorian Main House with period wallpapers and antiques, the Carriage House (former royal stables, with the original stable doors intact and rooms named for famous horses), and the more contemporary Mews Suites from 2007. The clubby American Bar, walls papered in signed celebrity photos and ceiling festooned with club ties, anchors the social scene, while The Game Bird serves a proper trolley-led afternoon tea. The 380-year-old wine cellars hold nearly 8,000 bottles.
Who's it for
Best for:
Anglophiles, returning Londoners and couples who want quintessential St James's character: antique-filled rooms, a hidden cocktail bar with provenance, afternoon tea, and a concierge who can produce theatre tickets and Mayfair reservations on short notice. Wine lovers will find the cellar tastings and pairing dinners a genuine draw.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers chasing sleek, minimalist design or a big-hotel spa and pool should book elsewhere; the aesthetic is firmly traditional, with Queen Anne furniture and tasseled draperies. Families wanting kids' programming and guests who prize a buzzy street-front location over tucked-away quiet won't find their fit here.
Bottom line
What defines a stay here is sense of place: a 17th-century townhouse address, working wine cellars beneath your feet, and a bar that feels like a private club. Book the Main House for full period character, the Carriage House for novelty, or a Mews Suite if you want something cleaner and more modern. Time a visit around a cellar dinner.
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16-18 St James's Pl, London SW1A 1NJ, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom · 51.5058° N, 0.1404° W
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24-hour room service
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