St. James's Hotel and Club

What St. James's Hotel and Club does

St. James's Hotel and Club is a 5-star boutique hotel located at 7-8 Park Place in a quiet Mayfair cul-de-sac, London, with heritage dating to 1857. The property is operated by Althoff Beratungs- und Betreuungsgesellschaft mbH (the operating arm of the German Althoff Collection) through the UK entity The St. James's Club Limited, and is staffed by an on-property team under General Manager Nicolas Monaglio. Its core product is luxury accommodation across 13 published room categories ranging from Superior Rooms to The Penthouse, supported by Restaurant Francatelli (fine dining), Seven Park Place Bar & Lounge (with a noted port wine selection), afternoon tea, Sunday roast, Supper Club, picnic experiences, and wellness amenities. The hotel also operates the St. James's Club, an exclusive private members club with reciprocal arrangements, and runs weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events in dedicated function rooms.

The business generates revenue through four streams: nightly accommodation (the primary driver), food and beverage, meetings and events, and gift vouchers. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, and bookings flow through a combination of the hotel's own direct website and phone/email channels plus luxury consortium distribution via Leading Hotels of the World, GHA Discovery / ASmallWorld, and a Condé Nast Johansens listing. Underlying technology is deliberately lightweight: a third-party digital booking and pre-arrival check-in platform (CODE2ORDER GmbH), PCI-DSS compliant payment processing (Concardis Paylink), and standard marketing integrations (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Mailjet for newsletters). The GTM motion is sales-led, targeting high-net-worth individuals, diplomats, and corporate clients through reputation, membership affiliations, and bespoke concierge service rather than digital performance marketing.

Name

St. James's Hotel and Club

Legal name

The St. James's Club Limited

Website

https://stjameshotelandclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. James's Hotel and Club is a 5-star boutique hotel in Mayfair, London, operated by Germany's Althoff Collection, serving affluent leisure and corporate travelers with luxury rooms, fine dining, and private club facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Luxury boutique hotel
• 5-star accommodation
• Fine dining restaurant
• Wedding and event venue
• Private members club

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Services: Room and suite rentals generating primary revenue through nightly rates for various room categories from Superior Rooms to The Penthouse suite.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from Restaurant Francatelli (fine dining), Seven Park Place Bar & Lounge, Afternoon Tea service, Supper Club, Sunday Roast, and Picnic Experience offerings.
3. Meetings & Events: Venues for weddings, private celebrations, and business events including function rooms and bespoke event planning services.
4. Vouchers and Gift Cards: Gift voucher sales for hotel stays, dining experiences, and special occasions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. James's Hotel and Club is a 5-star boutique luxury hotel operating in Mayfair, London since 1857. It offers luxury accommodation across multiple room and suite categories, fine dining at Restaurant Francatelli, the Seven Park Place Bar & Lounge, an exclusive private members' club (St. James's Club), and venues for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events. The hotel also offers related services including afternoon tea, supper club, Sunday roast, picnic experiences, and wellness amenities.

Product overview

St. James's Hotel and Club is a 5-star boutique hotel in Mayfair, London operated by Althoff Collection. The property offers luxury accommodation across multiple room and suite categories, along with fine dining at Restaurant Francatelli and Seven Park Place Bar & Lounge. Additional services include afternoon tea, supper club, Sunday roast, picnic experiences, wellness facilities, and comprehensive event hosting for weddings, private celebrations, and business functions. The hotel also features the exclusive St. James's Club with reciprocal club arrangements. The property provides digital guest services through a third-party platform and accepts online bookings with integrated payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rooms & Suites Luxury accommodation offerings including Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Executive Room, Executive Room with Balcony, Junior One Bedroom Suite, Deluxe One Bedroom Suite, Deluxe One Bedroom Suite with Balcony, Terrace Suite, Westminster Suite, St. James's Suite, The Penthouse, Family Rooms, and Interconnecting Rooms, for guests seeking boutique 5-star stays in Mayfair.
• Restaurant Francatelli Fine dining restaurant presenting modern interpretations of 19th-century dishes inspired by chef Charles Elmé Francatelli, serving hotel guests and external diners.
• Seven Park Place Bar & Lounge Bar and lounge offering one of the oldest and most legendary wines along with the widest selection of port wine in London, serving hotel guests and walk-in patrons.
• Afternoon Tea Traditional afternoon tea service offered at the Seven Park Place Bar & Lounge for hotel guests and visitors.
• Supper Club Evening entertainment and dining experience offered at the hotel.
• Sunday Roast Traditional British Sunday roast dining experience offered at the hotel.
• Picnic Experience Curated picnic packages for guests to enjoy at local parks including St. James's Park.
• Weddings Wedding celebration services and venue hire at the hotel for couples seeking an elegant Mayfair setting.
• Private Celebrations Private event hosting for personal celebrations and gatherings at the hotel.
• Business Events Corporate event and meeting services including function rooms and conference facilities for business clients.
• St. James's Club Exclusive private members club with reciprocal club arrangements, offering members access to a network of international clubs and exclusive events.
• Wellness Wellness and spa services available to hotel guests.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Apsley TailorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing bespoke tailoring services, allowing hotel guests to access exclusive men's clothing and alterations services in the Jermyn Street area.
• Fortnum & MasoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the renowned luxury department store and food hall, offering guests access to exclusive shopping experiences and potentially coordinated dining or event offerings.
• Jermyn Street AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the Jermyn Street Association connecting the hotel with the prestigious men's shopping district known for luxury goods and services.
• Leading Hotels of the World (LHW)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive membership in the Leading Hotels of the World luxury hotel consortium, providing global distribution, marketing through LHW platform, quality certification, and access to LHW loyalty program (Leaders Club).
• Condé Nast JohansenscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured and recommended by the prestigious Condé Nast Johansens luxury hotel, spa, and venue guide, providing marketing exposure to affluent travelers.
• Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) Discovery / ASmallWorldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership through GHA Discovery program and ASmallWorld network, providing access to exclusive member booking channels and high-net-worth traveler networks.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Claridge's: Claridge's is a 5-star luxury hotel in Mayfair, the closest direct competitor in geography, customer base, and brand prestige, with comparable F&B, events, and high-end business and leisure mix.
• The Berkeley: The Berkeley is a luxury 5-star hotel in Knightsbridge, comparable in boutique scale, HNW clientele, fashion-led positioning, and high-end F&B and wellness offerings.
• The Lanesborough: The Lanesborough is a 5-star luxury hotel in Knightsbridge comparable in intimate scale, club-like service style, and high-end HNW and diplomatic clientele.
• The Savoy: The Savoy is a 5-star luxury hotel on the Strand comparable in full-service offering, fine dining, events, and affluent international traveler base, with broader scale but similar positioning.
• The Ritz London: The Ritz London is a landmark 5-star luxury hotel in Piccadilly, comparable in service tier, HNW clientele, fine dining (Rivoli Bar), and membership-style heritage brand positioning in central London.
• Corinthia London: Corinthia London is a 5-star luxury hotel near Trafalgar Square comparable in full-service offering, F&B, spa/wellness, signature events business, and affluent international guest base.
• The Connaught: The Connaught is a 5-star Mayfair luxury hotel with comparable intimate scale, award-winning F&B, and focus on affluent travelers and club-style service expectations.
• Brown's Hotel: Brown's Hotel is a 5-star boutique Rocco Forte property in Mayfair directly comparable in boutique scale, heritage positioning, luxury customer profile, and central London proximity.
• Hotel Café Royal: Hotel Café Royal is a 5-star luxury hotel on Regent Street comparable in boutique-intimate scale, F&B-led experience, events, and central London luxury positioning.
• The Dorchester Collection Hotels (incl. The Dorchester): The Dorchester is a 5-star luxury hotel on Park Lane with comparable HNW clientele, multiple F&B and bar venues, event/wedding business, and Mayfair-adjacent positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stjameshotelandclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-james-s-hotel-and-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/stjameshotelandclub

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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