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The Stafford London by Kempinski

5.0 of 5
16-18 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NJ, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Pasadena, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We have stayed at the Stafford a number of times over that last 4 or 5 years. We love the newest section of rooms, The Mews. They are beautifully decorated, spacious and comfortable. The staff is friendly and efficient. The concierge staff does a wonderful job serving and expediting anything you might want while in London. The location while quiet... More

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Rochester, Minnesota
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We recently stayed for 5 nights at this beautiful hotel. The location was superb. Literally a 2 minute walk to Buckingham Palace, 10 minutes to Piccadilly Circus and a stone's throw from fabulous restaurants and shopping. Although the location and hotel were outstanding, the real standout for me was the superb staff. I have never encountered hotel staff that was... More

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Tamworth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Stayed overnight as this was booked by one of our suppliers. I thoroughly enjoyed staying over, the hotel is steeped in history and the bar was amazing. Room was superb and the breakfast in the morning was outstanding, very elegantly English, the staff could not do enough for you. Fantastic!

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Noosa, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

We stayed a week in this hotel in May 2013. great location! walk to just about anywhere, or tube 1 min walk away. Lovely sized rooms, clean and well appointed. Breakfast service was ok, but food and choice great. Wifi great. tThe only negative was the cigar smoke that wafted in from the courtyard. we were going to have afternoon... More

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North Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Great location in central London. American Bar is worth a visit to see all the momentos and have a drink. Front desk staff helpful. Bed was too soft to our liking and breakfast was disappointingly average.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Well located in St James's place but tucked away in a nice corner. Rooms are nice and comfortable and service is excellent. Internet speed is good. Good place to stay if you are organized and not in a hurry, getting a cab is only a short walk out through the alley at Greenpark Station entrance.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

We were last in the American Bar in 2000 and had two amazing meals. This time, we were so eager to return to this beautiful hotel and found renos and changes but then found the bar we so fondly remembered. We had a delightful drink in the old bar area and then were overwelmed by cigar fumes that came from... More

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StaffordHotelGM, General Manager at The Stafford London by Kempinski, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Thank you for your review. We are sorry that the cigar smoke spoilt your experience. The slow service is certainly not our usual standard. We greatly appreciate your valuable feedback which is being fully investigated internally. Please contact us via reservation.london@kempinski.com and your email will be forwarded to our senior management team should you wish to discuss your experience. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

We booked this hotel via a secret deal with lastminute.com (unique mayfair property next to Green Park), receiving about 50% off the rack rate for our Queen non-smoking room. The location is a good one, in a quiet mews (an alley leads in 2 minutes straight into Green Park near the tube exit during the day) whilst another exit via... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

The Stafford was a very comfortable stay for 4 nights. I recommend getting the high speed internet as the lower option was somewhat unreliable. The restaurant and bar are very well run and managed. The hotel is centrally located for the older part of London and is just next door to Buckingham Palace. Due to its cost, I probably would... More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

Met here for a quiet drink after work. It is quiet, private and great for a meeting or a social encounter. Bar has a subdued atmosphere and is perfect balance to the hustle and bustle outside in the city. Was able to reserve a table which was great and the food we ordered was very good. Will be back.

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Also Known As:
Stafford Hotel
The Stafford London By Kempinski
Address: 16-18 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NJ, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#30 Luxury Hotels in London
#33 Romantic Hotels in London
#42 Business Hotels in London
#99 Family Hotels in London
Price Range: €€€€
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Stafford London by Kempinski is a leading five star hotel in London and defines all that is quintessentially British. Located in the heart of London in the historical neighbourhood of St James's, it is set in a discreet and prestigious location beside the Royal Green Park. Opened in 1912 and rich in history since the 1700s it offers luxurious rooms and dining with an award winning personalised guest service. ... more   less 
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