ST. ERMIN’S HOTEL
On our way to Santorini, we stopped in London for two nights to break up the flight. Since we had such little time, the location of our hotel was really important. This is what first drew us to the St. Ermin’s Hotel. Within walking distance to Buckingham Palace, St. James Park, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Scotland Yard, and the subway, it’s the perfect central location.
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First impression
We walked into the lobby and gasped at how beautiful it was. It has a cascading staircase made of white marble and huge crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling.
My mother-in-law was traveling with us, so my husband and I stayed in one room and they stayed in another. The hotel is very strict about the number of people in a room, even if the kids are very young, so if you are a family of five, be prepared.
Our room
Let me show you around my beautiful room. I stayed in a deluxe king room. It had a comfortable bed with cozy linens. It had a flat-screened TV, entertainment system, desk with multi-national electrical sockets, and free WiFi. It also had a phone, radio with MP3 docking station, coffee & tea making machine, and a mini-bar.
The room had a simple bathroom with marble floors, shower and tub, but it had no counter space. It also had nice bath amenities and a hair dryer which worked pretty well. They offer really comfortable bath robes.
The rest of our family stayed in a deluxe guest room with two double beds.
A hotel for bees
The hotel has a small garden with 3 custom built bee hives that are homes to over 300,000 Buckfast bees. They are free to come and go from the hive and you can view their activity from behind a glass wall. The hotel uses the honey in their breakfast buffet, and it’s neat for kids to try it knowing they saw the hive it came from.
The roof also contains the kitchen garden, packed with delicious fruit and vegetables, which like the honey, find their way to the hotel’s kitchens.
Breakfast at St. Ermin’s Hotel
Since we had lots of fun activities planned for the day, we wanted to give the girls a big breakfast. I had heard lots of good things about the breakfast buffet so decided it was a good way to start our day. It is quite pricey (21 pounds), but if you are Marriott gold members breakfast is included. The breakfast buffet had a large selection of a typical English breakfast. It included fruit, cereals, yogurts, eggs, bacon, sausage, cold cuts, pastries, and an assortment of breads.
My youngest daughter’s birthday was on the day we were leaving and when we told our waiter, he presented her with the sweetest birthday surprise at the end of the meal while having the staff sing Happy Birthday to her. It was a lovely touch that started out her birthday perfectly.
The hotel is elegant and would make the perfect setting for a couple’s getaway, yet it is casual and welcoming that I was completely comfortable bringing my kids with me.
Afternoon Tea at St. Ermin’s Hotel
I wish we had time to have afternoon tea. You can indulge in afternoon tea at the St. Ermin’s Tea Lounge and in the summer months tea can also be taken on their outdoor terrace.
What can you see in the area?
St. Ermin’s is within walking distance of these major London historical attractions:
Buckingham Palace – The home of the Queen of England, this enormous stately home boasts treasures from centuries of British history and unrivalled grounds, however it is only open to the public between July and October.
The Houses of Parliament – The seat of the United Kingdom parliament and World Heritage site, it is also home to one of the world’s most famous clocks – Big Ben.
Westminster Abbey – Founded in 960, this historical place of worship has been the venue of the coronation of the British Monarchy since William the Conqueror in 1066.
St James’s Park and Green Park – St James’s Park is the oldest of the Royal Parks of London, it is bounded by Buckingham Palace to the west, The Mall and St. James’s Palace to the North, Horse Guards Parade to the east and Birdcage Walk to the south.
Green Park is made up mainly of wooded meadows and is the perfect spot for picnics and relaxing in the open air.
What tours can you do in the area?
Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise
Jack the Ripper Tour with ‘Ripper-Vision’ in London
The London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River
Stonehenge Half- Day Tour from London with Admission
Tips for Planning your Stay at St. Ermin’s Hotel
The hotel is a Marriott, so you can use your points here.
Parking? There is valet parking
The hotel offers 24-hour room service
Room choice? I would recommend a family room if you are a family of four.
There is complimentary WiFi in all rooms and it worked really well.
St. Ermin’s Hotel
Caxton Street
London, Great Britain
+44 (0)20 72227888
https://www.sterminshotel.co.uk/
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