The Stafford London
Hotel · St. James's ·
Historic hotel with unique rooms, wine cellars & American bar
Historic hotel with unique rooms, wine cellars & American bar
"Hidden in the heart of St. James’s, this feels like a secret holiday getaway, transforming each year into a festive wonderland with more than 100 Christmas trees; I’ve been dreaming of returning ever since my stay a couple of Decembers ago." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A tucked-away luxury hotel in St. James’s that transforms into a festive hideaway each year, noted for an especially immersive holiday atmosphere that includes over a hundred Christmas trees throughout the property." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A stately St. James’s retreat just off Green Park decorated extensively for the season, where guests can sip mulled wine at The American Bar and dine at The Game Bird for a warming holiday meal. The property blends historical charm—such as a 17th-century wine cellar—with modern comforts like in-room Nespresso machines and a small fitness offering, creating a cozy Christmas haven." - Emily Zemler Emily Zemler Emily Zemler is a London-based writer and journalist who covers entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, USA Today, Allure, Elle, Los Angeles Times, Travel + Leisure, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Set in the hushed St. James neighborhood, a short walk from Buckingham Palace, this perennial favorite has 380-year-old working wine cellars and underground corridors to St. James’s Palace. The former home of nineteenth-century nobility, the Main House offers rooms individually decorated with period furnishings and wallpaper. Ground-floor accommodations in the Carriage House, originally built as stables for the nobles’ horses, retain the stable doors and are named for famous horses. (Stay in one of the Mews Suites if your tastes skew more contemporary.) Head to the American Bar for a peek at signed celebrity photographs and a ceiling hung with club ties."
"A five-night, experience-driven package focused on privileged access to royal sites and VIP hospitality: it includes a May 19 transfer to Windsor for wedding viewing at a VIP venue with a three-course lunch and cocktails, a private visit to St. George’s Chapel, dinner at Kensington Palace, a private tour of Althorp (Princess Diana’s family home), and visits to iconic London landmarks. The immersive itinerary emphasizes proximity to the wedding’s central locations and premium touring experiences, with pricing starting from around £11,275 for two guests." - Lindsay Lambert