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The Stafford London

16-18 St James's Place, London, SW1A 1NJ

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Central Location and English Character

    Located just off Piccadilly and next to Green Park, The Stafford London exudes elegance and charm, boasting 5 AA Red Stars for excellence. With a prime location ideal for West End theatres, dining, and shopping, this property is surrounded by art galleries, museums, and royal landmarks.

  • Fine Dining and Luxury Amenities

    Indulge in fine contemporary British cuisine at The Game Bird, sip cocktails at the historic American Bar, or enjoy 24-hour room service. Relax with afternoon tea in The Gamebird Lounge. Each room features modern amenities including a Bose Wave CD player, Nespresso machine, and luxury bathroom products.

  • Historic Architecture and Exceptional Service

    Comprising three 17th-century townhouses, The Stafford London offers a unique blend of history and luxury. Guests can access a gym in the Mews and benefit from an award-winning concierge service.

Experience traditional English hospitality with a touch of modern luxury at The Stafford London.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly and attentive staff

  • Great location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

67 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Business center
  • CCTV in common areas
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Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,625 reviews
10/ 10
My husband and I loved the hotel. Location, cleanliness and many things
Nazlı · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

9.6out of 10
1625 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly and attentive staff
  • Great location

Worth knowing — Dated room quality · Inconsistent restaurant experience

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Staff are described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with positive mentions of specific staff members.

  • Location10.0

    The location is frequently highlighted as a major pro, being close to key attractions while remaining peaceful.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Despite some drawbacks, the overall experience is praised with many willing to return.

  • Cleanliness10.0

    Overall cleanliness is praised across multiple reviews, indicating a high standard.

  • Value for Money10.0

    Guests feel the value aligns well with the hotel's quality, despite some issues in the restaurant.

  • Amenities9.5

    Amenities like the bar and terrace are appreciated, but some service inconsistencies were reported.

  • Room Quality9.0

    Rooms are noted as dated and dull in some reviews, affecting the overall perception.

  • Food and Beverage8.5

    Negative experiences in the restaurant and slow service impacted the rating.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 9 recent stays rated 8+

9.61625 reviews
  • Guest review

    10/10

    Nazlı · couple · 2026-10-24

    “My husband and I loved the hotel. Location, cleanliness and many things”

  • Our favorite hotel in London.

    10/10

    Mark · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Our favorite hotel in London (or anywhere). Understated, great location, excellent service, very comfortable rooms and bathrooms.”

  • the quality of the restaurant has improved quite a lot. Except for the precedent comment , everythin

    8/10

    Guylaine · solo traveller · 2026-10-07

    “N/a”

  • Highly recommended. A little pricy but worth it. Can’t wait for our next visit.

    10/10

    Sarah · couple · 2026-09-19

    “Lovely location (inside and out). Service was top notch, always someone around to help, always friendly and professional. The room was lovely, spacious and had all the features we needed. The American Bar is a must (great food, great cocktails, wonderful history). We had breakfast in our room (Eggs Benedict) which rounded off a lovely stay perfectly.”

  • Rekommenderas

    10/10

    Corinna · couple · 2026-09-17

    “Tyst trots det mycket centrala läget, utmärkt mat, rent, personalen är artig, klassiskt engelskt hotel Le Chef Michael Caines är väl värd sin Michelin stjärna, menyn rekommenderas starkt, noggrannhet in i minsta detalj. Hela Hotellet domineras av hög ambitions nivå och gammaldags charm. Vi återkommer. Rum 432 Betyg 10/10”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Irene · solo traveller · 2026-09-13

    “Wonderful location . Friendly staff.”

  • Beautiful heritage hotel in St James

    8/10

    pauline · couple · 2026-09-13

    “Location unbeatable, hotel full of old world charm and friendliest staff”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    דרוקר · couple · 2026-09-03

    “הכל”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Mohammed · couple · 2026-08-26

    “- تم ترقيتنا من غرفه الى جناح في اليوم الثاني من الاقامه. - التكييف بارد. - خدمة التنظيف ممتازه يتم تنظيف الغرف مرتين في اليوم . - الفندق هادي ومريح جداً جداً . - اعجبني تصميم الغرف الكلاسيكيه والغرف الحديثه ايضاً.”

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