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Althoff St James's Hotel & Club London is a hotel destination wedding venue in London, United Kingdom, hosting 53 at dinner and 65 standing (Aisle estimate). Best months: June, July, August, September.

Althoff St James's Hotel & Club London

LondonEngland, United Kingdom

A historic building in the heart of London, Althoff St James's Hotel & Club London holds 60 guest rooms and a licence for legal ceremonies on site, so couples can marry and celebrate without leaving the address.

Guests
53 at dinner65 standingAisle estimate
Rooms
60 rooms
Cost
From £205a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
LHR

About the venue

A historic building in the heart of London, Althoff St James's Hotel & Club London holds 60 guest rooms and a licence for legal ceremonies on site, so couples can marry and celebrate without leaving the address.

Wedding pricing starts at £205 per head and covers reception space, catering, drinks and staff, with all catering produced in-house and a bar on site for the evening.

The meeting and banquet space hosts indoor receptions for an estimated 65 standing or around 53 seated for dinner, making it suited to smaller guest lists.

Heathrow (LHR) is the closest airport for travelling guests, and the venue is accessible and welcomes children.

  • Legal ceremonies permitted on site, with indoor reception space
  • From £205 per head including reception space, catering, drinks and staff
  • 60 guest rooms, from Superior and Deluxe Rooms to a Deluxe King Suite sleeping up to 4
  • In-house catering and an on-site bar

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
53 guestsAisle estimate
Standing reception
65 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony, seated
45 guestsAisle estimate

Staying over

Rooms
60 rooms
Room types
12 listed

House rules

Pets
No
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
Best weatherGoodFairWeather does not tell you whether a date is free.

Getting there

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Nearest airport
LHR
Parking
No
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
No
Phone
020 7316 1600
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Reviews of Althoff St James's Hotel & Club London

“I have had the pleasure of hosting my editorial at St James Hotel & Club in Mayfair and it was the perfect setting for the vision we had created.”

Davina Isadora MarquesRead the whole review on Google

4.3out of 5, from 599 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we hold a legally recognised ceremony at the hotel?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can take place on site, and the indoor reception space can then be used for the celebration that follows.
How many guests can the venue hold?
The event space is suited to smaller weddings. We estimate around 45 guests seated for a ceremony, about 53 for a seated dinner and up to roughly 65 standing.
What is included in the price?
Wedding pricing starts at £205 per head and includes the reception space, catering, drinks and staff. Catering is prepared in-house and there is a bar on site.
Is there parking or an airport shuttle?
No. The venue does not offer parking or a shuttle service. The nearest airport is London Heathrow (LHR).
Can we bring children and pets?
Children are welcome at the venue. Pets are not permitted.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Rooms: 60 rooms

    “Each of the luxurious 60 guest rooms and luxury hotel suites reflects the houses' attention to detail, incorporating state-of-the-art technology and are well-appointed with exquisite furnishings.”
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  • Room types: 12 listed

    “Deluxe King Suite”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “The hotel has a full wedding license and a team with expert knowledge and impeccable service.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Executive Chef William Drabble will inspire you with mouthwatering recipes in order to create that desired menu for you and your guests.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Furthermore, we've recently introduced the Seven Park Place Bar & Lounge, boasting a mesmerizing cocktail menu, in addition to an impressive selection of wines.”
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  • Price: From £205 per head

    “The starting price for a wedding at St James's Hotel and Club is £205.00 per person, which includes a range of luxurious services and amenities.”
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  • Included: Reception space, catering, drinks and staff

    “A wedding at St. James’s Hotel and Club costs from £205.00 per person and includes: Room-hire A Champagne and canapés reception Three course meal created by Michelin star Chef William Drabble Half bottle of water per person and a half bottle of wine per person Background music Bespoke Menus Use of LCD screen Private Butler St James’s Hotel and Club handmade chocolates by William Drabble to take away per person”
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  • Pets: No

    “Regrettably, we do not permit pets within the hotel premises.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Guests of all ages are welcome.”
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  • Nearest airport: LHR

    “LHR”
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  • Parking: No

    “Although we do not have our own car park, parking is available nearby.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “There is a ramp for easy access into the hotel, as well as a dedicated accessible toilet on-site.”
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  • Guest transport: No

    “While we do not offer shuttle services, we provide an excellent alternative with our private transfer services for airport transfers.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Whether for meetings, conferences, company celebrations, wine tastings, civil marriages or wedding festivities: our experienced team will advise, plan and arrange your big event.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club is a distinguished 5-star Mayfair townhouse, steeped in history as an elite 1857 Gentlemen's Club (Winston Churchill, Ian Fleming were members).”
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