Sofitel London St James Weddings
Modern luxury without the stuffiness awaits at Hotel Sofitel London St James, the stylish five-star hotel in one of the city’s most chic neighbourhoods. With a striking neoclassical façade and plush, contemporary interior décor, impeccable service, and catering menus created by renowned chef Anthony Demetre, Hotel Sofitel London St James doubles as a glamorous London wedding venue.
The Scene at Hotel Sofitel London St James
Moments from St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, Pall Mall, and Piccadilly Circus, Hotel Sofitel London St James takes pride of place amongst many of London’s most iconic and historic landmarks.
The large hotel blends modern French and British aesthetics, with style and elegance et every turn — from the clean white neoclassical exterior, to the 12 stunning event spaces throughout.
With different ceremony rooms, the option to transform all event spaces into your dream wedding reception, and a variety of wedding packages available, Hotel Sofitel London St James offers true variety to suit your wedding plans.
The in-house dedicated wedding team will help you organise and tailor every last bit of your big day, ensuring it’s a special and memorable moment for all. The five-star service and flavour-full menu options will be a particular highlight.
Hotel Sofitel London St James Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding ceremonies at Hotel Sofitel London St James take place in the stunning Mayfair Suite with capacity for up to 160 people. The suite shines with neutral, luxe décor and chandeliers, lending ample opportunity to complement the setting with florals and a design story that suits you.
For couples looking to have a civil ceremony only, Hotel Sofitel London St James is licensed for civil partnerships, with four licensed suites available for ceremony-only hire.
Hotel Sofitel London St James Wedding Receptions
The most popular wedding reception venues at Hotel Sofitel London St James are the Mayfair and Westminster Suites. Each of the suites is adorned in a classic, elegant manner with decorative lighting and neutral ivory striped wallpaper.
Each space can be easily customised to reflect your personality and style, whether that means bringing in tall, sculptural floral arrangements or a more romantic design with a soft colour palette.
Enjoy the beautifully presented contemporary French-British cuisine devised by renowned chef Anthony Demetre, create your own bespoke menus, or choose your own caterers with the option of dry hire.
Wedding Photography Near Hotel Sofitel London St James
Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near Hotel Sofitel London St James are:
- St James’s Park
- Whitehall Gardens
- The National Gallery
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 Wedding Venue Details
Ceremony Only
Reception Only
From £950
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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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
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
Wedding packages start from £150 per person
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.
Weddings at Hotel Sofitel London St James are elegant and luxurious with five-star service. Weddings here vary in size and can be completely tailored to the couple.
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.
