The Rose Lounge

The Rose Lounge -- The Balcon London

Indulge in the most decadent of all British traditions and enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea, moments away from the recognised landmarks of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

Being Sofitel St James, we put a French touch on our Tea and offer an exceptional showcase of Parisienne pastries.

Discover our collection of exclusive teas, end the day with a sip of Champagne in the intimate and elegant decor of The Rose Lounge with subtle colours of pink and cream, stunning displays of fragrant roses further enhanced by the gentle sound of a harp.

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Afternoon Tea in The Rose Lounge at Sofitel London St James

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Indulge in the most decadent of all British traditions and enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea in The Rose Lounge at Sofitel London St James, moments away from the recognised landmarks of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

Being Sofitel St James, they put a French touch on their Tea and offer an exceptional showcase of Parisienne pastries.

Discover their collection of exclusive teas, end the day with a sip of Champagne in the intimate and elegant decor of The Rose Lounge with subtle colours of pink and cream, stunning displays of fragrant roses further enhanced by the gentle sound of a live harpist.

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Indulge in the most decadent of all British traditions and enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea, moments away from the recognised landmarks of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

Being Sofitel St James, we put a French touch on our Tea and offer an exceptional showcase of Parisienne pastries.

Discover our collection of exclusive teas, end the day with a sip of Champagne in the intimate and elegant decor of The Rose Lounge with subtle colours of pink and cream, stunning displays of fragrant roses further enhanced by the gentle sound of a harp.

Official Home Page – Sofitel London St James – 5-Star Hotel

Welcome to Sofitel London St James.

The magnificent architecture, the glamorous West End lifestyle, British refinement with just a touch of audacity… Everything you love about London is showcased here.

Parisian elegance, which Sofitel embodies so well, only enhances your experience – from the fine French cuisine at The Balcon to the sophisticated Coco Chanel-inspired décorat the St James Bar.

Sofitel London St James | Luxurious Hotel in London

French luxury and local cuisine in the world's most exciting cities Sofitel London St James offers five-star accommodation in the heart of London's West End.

This landmark hotel - consistently rated as one of the best in London - combines traditional British design with contemporary style that is unmistakably French.

Located in a grade II listed building, the hotel features a restaurant, The Balcon, The Rose Lounge, the St James Bar, a large choice of conference suites and an award-winning spa.

Sofitel London St James is an entirely smoke-free hotel.

The hotel is perfect for a London business meeting event or private celebration for up to 180 guests.

The Rose Lounge, St James

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The stunning Sofitel St James London is located in the former home of Cox and Kings bank in the very heart of London, England.

This sympathetically renovated building is English heritage grade II listed and now houses one of London's most unique five-star hotels - combining traditional British design with a contemporary style that is unmistakably French.

Guests can come in and enjoy traditional English afternoon tea presented in a unique china service, designed by Bernardaud exclusively for Sofitel St James, or alternately enjoy a continental breakfast with freshly made croissants and French patisserie.

The rose lounge also houses the hotel's library where guests may choose from the many books on French and English culture, the attractions of London and the history of the English rose.

The hotel lies in the heart of St. James’s, a prestigious and lively district of London, within walking distance of St. James’s Park, Buckingham Palace and the renowned gentlemen’s clubs.

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One of three dining and drinking spots at this hotel on Pall Mall - there's The Balcon and the St James Bar, too - The Rose Lounge offers afternoon tea with a French slant.

Tea is served every day between 2.30pm and 5.30pm, with 15 different infusions from which to choose.

Options range from Earl Grey and darjeeling to Kyoto green tea, Bengal chai and Master Xu's Dark Oolong - one of the world's most expensive blends.

The teas are served alongside finger sandwiches, freshly baked homemade scones (with Devonshire clotted cream, rose scented strawberry jam and lemon curd) and fresh Parisienne patisserie.

A champagne option is available, too.

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