Review: Conrad London St. James

 

Conrad London St. James Executive Lounge

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Date of stay: August 31-September 1, 2023
Address: 22-28 Broadway, London SW1H 0BH GB
Room: King Superior Room (no upgrade as a diamond member)

Nightly Rate: 155 GBP

Getting to the hotel: From Heathrow Airport, take the Piccadilly Line and get off at Gloucester Road. Change to Circle Line and get off at St. James Park. The hotel is a few steps away from there.

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Location

The Conrad London St. James is easily accessible. I you take the subway, the St. James Park Station is just steps away from the hotel.

Hotel Exterior

Hotel exterior

Formerly Queen Annes´s Chambers, notable figures and visitors of the House of Parliament used to stay in this building.

Reception & Lobby

Reception

Welcome drinks by the reception

Concierge

This sculpture in the middle of the lobby "portrays a faceless worker climbing a ladder, symbolizing the pursuit of success through political engagement and empowerment."

This reminds me of the oculus of the Pantheon in Rome.

The lobby seating area was chic with nice paintings albeit small.

Check-in

We arrived at the hotel around 12 noon and was helped by Cleopatra. Since our room was not ready yet, she gave us the keys to the Executive Lounge so that we could get some drinks and were told we would get an sms from the hotel when the room is ready (which unfortunately we never received). Since we were planning to have lunch and do some sightseeing anyway, we left our luggage at the Concierge and left.

Around 3pm, I passed by the reception to ask if our room was ready and voila, we got room 310. Sadly, there was no upgrade as a diamond.

Elevators & Hallway

Elevators

Hallway, 3rd floor

King Superior Room, 310

Room entrance

King bed

In-mirror TV

Chair and table

Work desk

Nespresso machine

Mini bar, coffee capsules

Mini bar

Iron, safe, hair dryer, Conrad paper bag

Closet with bathrobes, luggage rack and umbrella

Bathroom with products from Swedish company Byredo .

Slippers, dental kit, shave kit, etc.

Bathtub and shower combo. 

Toilet

Room service menu

Room service

Mini bar pricing

Mini bar pricing

Orientation map

View

As with most 5-star hotels, turn-down service was also offered. The house-keeping staff also turned on the TV and had it on radio.

Conrad London St. James English Bulldog Monty

Of course, I also requested for the stuffed toy Monty to add to my collection 😍

Executive Lounge, 1st Floor

Opening hours

Seating

Seating

Seating

Seating

Seating

Business center

Toilet with Byredo products

Toilet

There is also a shower room (inside the lounge) which I believe is very handy for guests checking out late 👍

All Day Refreshments

Coffee and tea

Cookies

Nuts, pretzels and fruits

Juices, softdrinks, ginger ale, etc.

Afternoon Tea (2pm to 4pm)

Scones

Sandwiches and dessert

Evening Canapes & Drinks (5:15pm to 7:15pm)

Evening canapes

Canapes (Gnocchi)

Cheese and cold cuts

Smoked salmon, salads

Beers, white wines, Da Luca prosecco 👍

Sparkling wine

Hot chocolate 😉

Spirits

Breakfast

Breakfast Restaurant, Blue Boar Pub

Entrance

Mimosa

Bolla prosecco 👍

Seating

Seating

Seating

Seating

Buffet

Below are some photos from the buffet:

Ala Carte

As a diamond member, we could choose 3 items for free (omelette, oatmeal and pancake)

Mike ordered the omelette.

I had the pancakes instead.

Cappuccino and chamomile tea

Amenities & Outlets

Fitness center, -1 floor

Fitness center mini-fridge

Fitness center lockers

Fitness center fruits

Lounge Bar

Arts on display near the Lounge Bar

Other outlets include The Pem Restaurant, The Hedgerow and The Orchard Room.

Exploring the Area

Westminster Abbey

St. James Park

CONCLUSION

Having stayed at many Conrads before, I was really excited that we would finally be able to stay here.  The location is one of the best in London as it very close to the Westminster Abbey and other London attractions. I was really impressed that the Executive Lounge also had a toilet/shower as it would surely benefit those guests checking out late and need to have a shower. The breakfast buffet offering was in par with most 5 star hotels we have stayed at. 

For the great location, Monty bulldog (for my collection) and the good offering in the Executive Lounge and the breakfast restaurant, this hotel is highly recommended 👍