Hotel description

Prepare for a slight case of culture shock — the old Cox’s and King’s bank on the corner of Waterloo Place and Pall Mall, just around the corner from the Picadilly Circus tube station, is now the place to go in London for a little taste of Paris. Today owned by the French Sofitel chain, it’s had a makeover courtesy of designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, and now sports a fine French brasserie overseen by chef Albert Roux.

Absent is the country-house look of the standard London luxury hotel — this one is contemporary and Continental in style. You can have five-star luxury without chintz and printed fabrics, and these rooms prove it, outfitted in smart, nearly monochrome color schemes with dark lacquered furniture against muted backgrounds, trading patterned wallpaper for black-and-white photographic prints.

Beneath the Art Deco surface you’ll find all the trappings of a state-of-the-art hotel, technological and otherwise: palatial bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, high-speed internet, spa and massage treatments and a full complement of business services. The Brasserie Roux is a worthy option, a popular spot for a business lunch, and the St. James Bar offers what’s purported to be London’s widest selection of both champagnes and cigars, in a warm private-club atmosphere.

Travelling with Kids

Guests over the age of 13 are considered adults. The "Executive Suites" room sleeps up to 4 guests. For crib/cot, must book "Standard Room" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Deluxe Room" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "Junior Suite" room or larger. Connecting rooms available. Can be confirmed upon reservation.

Cribs are available for an additional fee of Free. Roll-away beds available for an additional fee of >12 free, <12 £30.00. No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away.

Babysitting services provided by screened outside help at GB£from £20.00 per hour, rate varies depending on time of day required. per hour. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs and a kids menu. Room service offers a kids menu. No activity organised by the hotel however we do have a concierge service that can suggest a variety of kid activities in London.

Emergency amenities include Items can be requested by housekeeping and concierge at your service 24/7.