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35 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NY, England
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Ranked #38 of 1,069 hotels in London
4.5 of 5 stars 239 Reviews
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Winchester, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“S t James's Place? St James's PAlace more like it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

I hesitated before writing this because I would like it to remain a Tippy Top Secret, but hey! that's the power of the internet - so my secret love is no secret any more. There's absolutely nothing negative to say about this, just please observe the quiet quality and unassuming aristocratic air of this hidden jewel in the priceless diadem of London's finest hotels. Please b ehave with good manners and respect other guests and who knows a certain someone may find you a table previously reserved for Tom Cruise (and I'm not joking on this one).

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Waddesdon, United Kingdom
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137 reviews 137 reviews
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75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
“The Martini Bar”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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I went with my wife and our best friend just for the Martini experience !!!
You can't book so you need to be crafty to get a table in the bar , on this occasion I am not telling how !!! As I have been unsuccessful many times before!!!
But when you do my goodness what a divine drink they will make for you at the table from a portable trolly , we all had the VESPER made famous by Ian Fleming just superb.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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StellaDepietri, Front Office Manager at Dukes Hotel, responded to this review
13 February 2012
I am glad to hear that you and your family and friends enjoyed the Martinis in our Bar.
Looking forward to welcome you back soon hopefully.
Best Regards
Stella Depietri
Reception Manager
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New York, NY
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Small, Lovely Hotel with Excellent Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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I've just returned from a lovely 7 night stay at Dukes and would definitely recommend the property. The service was universally excellent - reception, bellman, housekeeping, waitstaff, and barman were all friendly and helpful. The rooms have an understated, classic English style and there's good WifFi service that's included in the room price throughout the property. The location is perfect on a cul-de-sac so it's nice and quiet. Be sure you visit Dukes' cozy bar that serves perfect martinis.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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StellaDepietri, Front Office Manager at Dukes Hotel, responded to this review
13 February 2012
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted about the great comments and that we were able to meet your expectations.

I will pass on your nice words to our team.

Best Regards
Stella Depietri
Reception Manager
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“We adore this hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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Whatever your plan for the. Evening is start it with 2 Martinis from Alessandro in Dukes bar. Whatever you do afterwards will be perfect and make sure you return for a good night sleep in one of the spelndid rooms at the Dukes hotel.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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StellaDepietri, Front Office Manager at Dukes Hotel, responded to this review
13 February 2012
Thank you so much for your very kind comments. I am pleased that you enjoyed your time with us and we all look forward to welcoming you back for more martinis soon!
Warm Regards Stella Depietri, Reception Manager
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Hong Kong, China
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“The finest example of an English hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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We received a very warm welcome as a family of 4 with two young children and even upgraded to a stunning suite on the top floor so that the children would be more comfortable. Rooms were large and charmingly decorated in English style as were the bathrooms, there were even small age appropriate gifts for each child. Location is perfect as a London visitor with easy access to everything. Service was outstanding and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was served in a lovely room with some wonderful art on the walls and food was fresh and delicious. Hotel itself was excellent and we would love to stay again. Only downside was having to park around the corner at vast expense but I guess it is Central London so to be expected !

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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StellaDepietri, Front Office Manager at Dukes Hotel, responded to this review
13 February 2012
What a wonderful review, thank you so much for sharing your great feedback.
I am glad that we were able to make your trip to London special.
We all very much look forward to welcoming you back hopefully very soon.
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Address: 35 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NY, England
Price range (per night):* INR24,187 - 43,581

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