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Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences

Name: Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
Telephone: 44-0-20-7769-7766

London's architectural marvel

VERIFIED LUXURY

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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 in the afternoon. The service exudes a warm, home-away-from-home atmosphere that is hard to find in London's more formal settings.

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 style of 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences has a light enough touch on design flair to border on feeling somewhat corporate. The public areas blend polished wooden furnishings with contemporary framed artwork.
Bowls of fruit and potpourri are displayed, along with gilt-framed mirrors and leather-bound books.
The cozy Library of the main building features velvet-upholstered banquettes, leather club chairs and plush embroidered pillows, with fresh pink orchids displayed on the tables.
Along with Quinlon, its on-site Indian restaurant, the luxury hotel also offers outdoor barbecue and shisha in its central courtyard, and there are a number of other restaurant options available to hotel guests.

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