Hotel Sofitel London St James Events & Parties
Make your next social event truly special at Hotel Sofitel London St James. In a stunning location, mere moments from St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace, Hotel Sofitel London St James is modern British elegance at its finest. Guests will be immediately impressed with the striking neoclassical façade on Waterloo Place, as well the French-meets-British luxury interior and five-star service and dining options.
With 12 different event spaces available, there are many options to host your next social event. For large parties, dinners, or receptions, the Westminster Suite is a stately room that has capacity for up to 200 guests, or there’s the charming Mayfair, with space for up to 180.
Intimate dinners for up to 12 guests take place in the private dining room, an elegant and cosy space that makes for a special evening, or the private dining areas of the hotel’s restaurant.
Catering comes from the hotel’s restaurant, Wild Honey St James, a collaboration with renowned chef Anthony Demetre. Expect decadent contemporary French food with a British twist that will impress any guest.
Hotel Sofitel London St James always has a dedicated events team on hand, who are there to help you tailor your event exactly the way you want it.
Highlights of Hotel Sofitel London St James Parties & Events:
- Glamorous event spaces
- Fully flexible with bespoke options available
- Chic central London location
- Five-star food and drink options
Capacity
Up to
180
Standing 
Up to
143
Dining 
Up to
200
Theatre 
Up to
45
Boardroom 
Up to
96
Cabaret 
Up to
45
U-Shaped 
Up to
125
Classroom Facilities
In-house Catering
Dry Hire
In-house Catering & Dry Hire
Sit Down
Cocktail
Food Stations
Asian Cuisine
Spaces At This Venue
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Westminster
The Westminster Suite is the largest venue at Hotel Sofitel London St James, with capacity for up to 200 guests, or 143 for a banquet without a stage. With the option to divide this suite into two and with a separate breakout room, the Westminster is a fully flexible and functional space that will allow for a seamless event.
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Mayfair
A flexible space, the Mayfair Suite at Hotel Sofitel London St James can be enjoyed as is, or divided into two, making it a great option if you’re hosting an event that requires a separate meeting and reception area. Crystal chandeliers and neutral yet elegant décor make for a chic space that would suit any type of event. The Mayfair Suite has capacity for up to 180 cocktail style or 132 for a banquet without a stage.
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Wild Honey Restaurant Private Dining Room
The private dining room at Wild Honey St James provides a luxurious, sophisticated setting for a lunch or dinner event with friends or colleagues. The long table seats 16 guests in comfy blue velvet chairs. Warm lighting and a completely private setting lend an intimate feel to events in this space.
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The Westminster Suite is the largest venue at Hotel Sofitel London St James, with capacity for up to 200 guests, or 143 for a banquet without a stage. With the option to divide this suite into two and with a separate breakout room, the Westminster is a fully flexible and functional space that will allow for a seamless event.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 180Dining: 0 - 143
Theatre: 0 - 200
Boardroom: 0 - 45
Cabaret: 0 - 96
U-Shaped: 0 - 450
Classroom: 0 - 125
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Accessible venue
A flexible space, the Mayfair Suite at Hotel Sofitel London St James can be enjoyed as is, or divided into two, making it a great option if you’re hosting an event that requires a separate meeting and reception area. Crystal chandeliers and neutral yet elegant décor make for a chic space that would suit any type of event. The Mayfair Suite has capacity for up to 180 cocktail style or 132 for a banquet without a stage.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 180Dining: 0 - 132
Theatre: 0 - 180
Boardroom: 0 - 36
Cabaret: 0 - 86
U-Shaped: 0 - 36
Classroom: 0 - 125
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
The private dining room at Wild Honey St James provides a luxurious, sophisticated setting for a lunch or dinner event with friends or colleagues. The long table seats 16 guests in comfy blue velvet chairs. Warm lighting and a completely private setting lend an intimate feel to events in this space.
Guest Capacity
Sitting: 12 - 16Features
Air conditioning
Events Catering
Location
Nearby Restaurants
- Busaba Leicester Square
- Steak & Co. Leicester Square Charing Cross
- Burger & Lobster Leicester Square
- Barrafina
Nearby Parks
- St James’s Park
- Green Park
- Hyde Park
- Whitehall Gardens
Nearby attractions
- The National Gallery
- Piccadilly Square
- The London Eye
- Admiralty Arch
Venue Testimonials
Warm welcome, big comfortable clean rooms, delicious food, kind happy smiles […] The location is also great because the hotel is exactly in the centre of London.
Penny Kef
A luxury up market branded hotel in the heart of London. […] Very courteous staff and good service.
Alan Samsang
Beautiful surroundings, lovely staff and the food was excellent.
Shirley Ibegbuna
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Hotel Sofitel London St James can accommodate small wedding receptions in the small suites and intimate dining rooms, and large weddings for up to 160 people.
There are 183 5-star luxury hotel guest rooms at Hotel Sofitel London St James, ranging from classic rooms to connected family suites and large, luxurious suites. Pricing ranges depending on dates, and typically starts around £350 per room. When rooms are booked in groups for an event, a discount may be offered for guests.
Catering comes from the hotel’s restaurant, Wild Honey St James, which creates modern, refined French-British dishes with seasonal ingredients.
Yes, dry hire is available for weddings at Hotel Sofitel London St James.
