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Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
London's architectural marvel
Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences provides everything one would expect from Taj Hotels, renowned for its attention to detail and exceptional service. The establishment offers a more residential experience than a traditional hotel stay, featuring 86 suites across three Edwardian red-brick buildings, with a charming courtyard at its center.
The Ministers, Kings and Falconers Suites reflect the luxurious ambiance of the upscale Westminster neighborhood. However, the hotel also embraces a contemporary style, with modern furnishings in its suites and vibrant neon lighting illuminating the courtyard at night.
Check-in takes place with a welcome refreshment either at the reception or in the sun-filled, cozy lounge. Breakfast is served in Kona, which transforms into a beautifully themed Afternoon Tea venue. The service exudes a home-away-from-home warmth that can be hard to find in buttoned-up London.
The Ministers, Kings and Falconers Suites reflect the luxurious ambiance of the upscale Westminster neighborhood. However, the hotel also embraces a contemporary style, with modern furnishings in its suites and vibrant neon lighting illuminating the courtyard at night.
Check-in takes place with a welcome refreshment either at the reception or in the sun-filled, cozy lounge. Breakfast is served in Kona, which transforms into a beautifully themed Afternoon Tea venue. The service exudes a home-away-from-home warmth that can be hard to find in buttoned-up London.
International guests will feel at ease thanks to the hotel’s J Wellness Circle spa and the acclaimed Indian restaurant, Quilon, as well as the various dining options available in its sister property, St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- All suites, even the basic type, are exceptionally well-equipped with a full kitchen that includes fridge, freezer, stovetop oven, dishwasher and a plethora of dishware and cooking utensils. The washer/dryer in the kitchen doesn’t hurt either.
- We love being welcomed to our new home upon checking in, and reception, Kona, butlers and concierge staff really do go out of their way to make guests feel like they’ve been residents for ages.
- Even the lowest suite type is huge by London standards, with a separate sitting area and a gigantic bathroom that includes two heated towel racks, a large glass-walled shower and a deep tub.
Things to Know
- Some of the suites, such as the King's suites, are housed in a separate building from the lobby, which means guests can often come and go as they please during their hotel stay, without having the reception, concierge or door staff as a touch point.
- Also, older elevators are more of the rule than the exception in London, but those at the luxury hotel are rather small, and in the case of the suites in Kings, only, are shared by service staff and guests alike, resulting in possible waits for those on higher floors.
- Guests of the luxury hotel are invited to partake in the daily complimentary cocktails from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. There is a free flow of wine, beer and cocktails.
The Rooms
- The Suites have a contemporary style, and the design, color palette and furnishing vary according to the townhouse location, ensuring they’ll meet the tastes of even the most discerning travelers.
- Through the foyer is the bedroom with a king-sized plush bed and a flat-screen television, as well as a three-seat sofa with a coffee table that displays numerous magazines and the day’s newspapers.
- The bathroom is huge, featuring a double-sink vanity, his-and-hers robes and heated towel racks, a spacious tub and a glass-walled shower with fixed and handheld heads.
The Look
- The design of two thematic suites reaches whimsical heights. The two-bedroom Cinema Suite, created by renowned Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, pays tribute to both Old Hollywood and India's Bollywood. It features rare Bollywood film prints, Nina Campbell wallpapers, vintage mirrors, leather Chesterfield sofas, sumptuous silk drapery and elegant oak flooring.
- The Jaguar Suite was developed in collaboration between the hotel and Jaguar Land Rover and overseen by former Jaguar design director Ian Callum. This suite celebrates the distinctive style of the sports car by incorporating materials such as leather, metal and high-gloss veneer, along with subtle design elements like wood-paneled entrances and custom-made Jaguar wallpaper.
- Interiors are elegantly grand yet designed for comfortable living long-term, blending muted, sophisticated tones with vibrant, artistic accents.
Amenities
24-hour room service 
Babysitting services
Bar
Meeting rooms
Restaurants
Spa
Getting There
51 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AF
TEL44-0-20-7769-7766
