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The Stafford Hotel

5.0 of 5
16-18 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NJ, England
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Ranked #30 of 1,068 hotels in London
4.5 of 5 stars 194 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • American bar(14)
  • Buckingham palace(5)
  • Green park(5)
  • St James(4)
  • English breakfast(3)
  • Will certainly return(3)
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musehead
London
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

Managed to book a very good deal last minute via expedia (less than half price) which made the stay excellent value. Friendly staff and very comfortable queen room. At full price I may choose another hotel (The Savoy springs to mind) as the rooms are a fair bit larger with a comparable level of service. We didn't try the hotel... More

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17JAC17
Woodbridge, Connecticut
Reviewer
5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

I stayed at the Stafford while on business in London for two nights and will go back every time. The hotel is very English and elegant, but despite the sophistication, it somehow maintains a homey atmosphere. The concierge was very helpful. My single room was tiny!! But I expected that and while small, it was luxurious and had really comfortable... More

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ymbam
Hertfordshire
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

This was our second visit to the Stafford which followed a somewhat mixed experience on our first visit. During our first visit we had experienced some service issues with the restaurant which we fed back to the general manager via email. We were invited back for a complimentary meal and so we decided to stay the night again in a... More

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eschatology
Marin County, CA
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
1
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The side street location is quiet, central and convenient, the rooms are comfortable, the service is first rate, the concierge helpful, the bar is warm and distinguished. I see no reason to stay anywhere else. More

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Leon Baum, General Manager at The Stafford Hotel, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Thank you very much for your positive feedback. I am delighted you enjoyed the hotel, its location but most of all the service my team has provided during your stay. We aim to provide a very high level of service and I am pleased to learn that we succeeded once more. I hope to be able to welcome you in... More

ljsny
Long Island, NY
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Absolutely wonderful. Fantastic location, amazing two bedroom suite. Efficient and helpful concierge. Thoroughly enjoyed restaurant and the American Bar. Highly recommend. More

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Leon Baum, General Manager at The Stafford Hotel, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Thank you for your so positive comments regarding your stay with us here at The Stafford. I am glad you have enjoyed the hotel including our jewel - the American Bar. I have passed on your comments to the team who were delighted. I already look forward to welcoming you back 'home' very soon! More

PaulWait
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

First time i have stayed at this hotel and it is very rare for me to get the " wow" factor on arrival. Staff very friendly and the American Bar is really cosy. I would say this is one those those discreet hotels and i didn't want to leave just hide away. Its either aspirational or you've made it if... More

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Leon Baum, General Manager at The Stafford Hotel, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Thank you so very much for your kind feedback regarding your stay with us. I am so pleased we were able to 'wow' you from the moment you arrived. We are very lucky to be in such a quiet yet very central location which gives us the right setting to be a hidden gem. Thank you again for your very... More

Eleanor B
London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

I stayed at the Stafford Kempinski for the first time last night and what a wonderful stay it was. The service is excellent, the rooms quiet and spacious and the team at the hotel are clearly proud to work there. The bed was the most comfortable bed I have experienced in years. More

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Leon Baum, General Manager at The Stafford Hotel, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Thank you for sharing your lovely comments. I am very pleased you enjoyed your recent stay and in particular our beds. I believe the bed is the most important feature of any room therefore we only use finest Egyptian Cotton and bespoke manufactured beds in all our rooms and suites. I hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back... More

Gosnold10
Pelham, New York
Contributor
18 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The best hotel in London. Impeccable english service - attentive but appropriately unobtrusive. Expensive but a truly exceptional experience. Over the years I have stayed there 40 times once for a couple of weeks. A pleasure to return to. The breakfast croissants are out of this world. If you can afford it go for it - as with New York... More

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Leon Baum, General Manager at The Stafford Hotel, responded to this review
20 January 2012

Thank you very much for your lovely comments, I am thrilled to learn that we are your 'home in London' and that you have been such a loyal guest of ours. The team is particularly pleased about your complimentary comments regarding the service we provide every time you are with us. I am very much looking forward to welcoming you... More

Rockrolex
Washington, DC
Top Contributor
55 reviews
27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We have been coming back to our home at The Stafford every year for the past 15 years. Frank Laino and his concierge staff are the best. Nothing is too much for them and they make it seem easy. Restaurant reservations, theatre tickets (to sold out shows) are a snap for Frank and his team. The hotel is on a... More

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Leon Baum, General Manager at The Stafford Hotel, responded to this review
20 January 2012

Thank you very much for your so very pleasing comments. Frank's team and I are thrilled to learn that we have become your 'home away from home' and that Frank's relationships have been beneficial to you. Rest assured we all will do everything we can to make you feel home when you return also in the future. I very much... More

PowerToThePedal
Harrogate, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

I had booked a standard room but were upgraded to a deluxe room at no extra charge because of my daughter sharing the room with us. Fantastic bed - first good nights sleep in years! Staff friendly and attentive, loved the mull wine in the American Bar. More

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Leon Baum, General Manager at The Stafford Hotel, responded to this review
20 January 2012

Thank you for your very nice comments. I am glad you enjoyed the upgrade. As I have children myself, I know that a little bit more space can make a big difference to a stay in a hotel. I hope to welcome you back very soon to The Stafford. More

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