Crowne Plaza London St James - London, United Kingdom 

Beautiful room
Posted: Thu, Jul 24 2008
We booked this hotel at the last minute in order to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace, for which it is ideally located, being only a few minutes' walk away from the front gates. The room we were given was fantastic- huge (by London standards) and well equipped. Although some of the staff were a little disorganised at times, this was more than compensated for by the concierge Frederic, whom we found to be extremely helpful and full of useful tips. Location is excellent, being within easy walking distance of many of the major tourist attractions, and a few hundred metres from St James' Park tube station for access to the rest. My only quibble was with the price- OK, London hotels are expensive, but for the money we paid, I would at least have expected breakfast to be included.

Grand but outdated
Posted: Sat, Jul 19 2008
Stayed here for business for one night. ?180 (inc VAT) per night - higher rate than normal due to Farnborough Air show being on and hotels in short supply. Very grand and old england on outside and in reception. Room was of a good size, but it was hot and the aircon didn't seem to do anything. Too noisy to have the window open. Varied choice of breakfast in the room - Japanese, healthy, full and continental. Convenient for Victoria, St James Park (and tube), Buckingham palace, The Eye, Big Ben, Westminster, Houses of Parliament etc Bed was very comfy