Blending contemporary French modernism and traditional British design, the reception area of Sofitel St James London features high ceilings, thick carpets, and rich colours. Located in the lobby is St James Bar recreating the atmosphere of a gentleman's club with its mahogany parquet floors, black leather chairs, and fireplace. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Brasserie Roux a classic French brasserie set beneath tall ceilings and 15 foot high arching windows. The contemporary decor features buttercup yellow walls and red and green upholstered furniture. The hotel?s So SPA is a 263 square metre spa with a private Turkish steam bath, rain showers, and spa tubs. Services include massages, facial and body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The smoke free hotel offers a health club with a steam room and fitness equipment available 24 hours a day. There are eight contemporary suites available for board meetings and banquets, and wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel for a surcharge. Books on French and English culture are available in the hotel's library, housed in the Rose Lounge, which features a feminine decor blending subtle pink and cream hues and featuring a 1950s chandelier. Afternoon tea with a French twist is available here, and a harpist or pianist plays every afternoon and evening. |