Hidden behind a tree-lined courtyard in the heart of Westminster, St. Ermin’s Hotel blends grand Victorian architecture with contemporary comfort and one of London’s most fascinating backstories. Part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the Grade II-listed property is renowned for its ornate Art Nouveau interiors, dramatic staircase and warm, residential feel, making it equally suited to business travellers, families and leisure guests.
The hotel’s location places guests within easy walking distance of Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and St. James’s Park, while St. James’s Park Underground station is just moments away. Dining centres around the Caxton Bar & Restaurant, which champions seasonal British ingredients, including produce from the hotel’s rooftop kitchen garden and honey from its resident bee colony , served in the charming Tea Lounge, afternoon tea is a particular highlight, as well as a seasonal Terrace serving sushi and Spritzes.
Steeped in history, St. Ermin’s played a pivotal role during the Second World War as a meeting place for members of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), adding an intriguing espionage legacy to its elegant surroundings. Today, it balances heritage with modern hospitality, offering stylish rooms and suites, flexible event spaces and attentive service under its long-standing philosophy: “A home to you, but a hotel to us “
