Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
London · United Kingdom
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Character and identity
Set in Westminster a short walk from Buckingham Palace, this is a residential-style address spread across three Edwardian red-brick buildings arranged around a courtyard that glows with neon after dark. The 86 suites range from generously sized entry categories to multi-bedroom residences, each fitted with a full kitchen (oven, dishwasher, washer-dryer) and a butler on call. Kona handles breakfast and a theatrical afternoon tea, while sister property St James' Court adds further dining, including the acclaimed Indian restaurant Quilon. There's a J Wellness Circle spa, complimentary evening cocktails between 6 and 7pm, and a notably warm, "home-away-from-home" service register.
Who's it for
Best for:
Long-stay travellers, families needing space and a kitchen, and anyone who finds traditional London hotels too formal. The combination of suite-only inventory, butler service, residential layouts and a Westminster postcode suits multi-generational trips, relocating executives, and couples who want a quiet base near the palace with strong Indian dining on the doorstep.
Should look elsewhere:
If you want a buzzy lobby scene, a full-service hotel feel with constant staff touchpoints, or a sleek modern tower, this isn't it. The King's Suites sit in a separate building with small, shared service-and-guest lifts that can mean waits, and the residential setup means less daily interaction with the front desk.
Bottom line
What sets this address apart is the apartment-grade space and kitchen-equipped suites, paired with a softer, more personal service style than central London usually delivers. Book it if you're staying four nights or more, travelling as a family, or want to self-cater between dinners at Quilon. Entry-level suites are already large by London standards, so there's little need to overspend on category.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Babysitting services
- Bar
- Meeting rooms
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Public internet workstation
- Restaurant
