St James’ Court, A Taj hotel welcomes you to indulge in an experience like no other this winter in the heart of one of the most festive cities in the world, and just a stone’s throw away from Buckingham Palace. St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel in London, is offering the best of traditional English festivities, fused with the hotel’s Indian heritage with a range of festive dining menus including afternoon tea and pop-up winter chalets perfect for all the family.

The Taj Winter Chalets pop-up in the Courtyard

From 8th December, visitors can step into the hotel’s newly renovated courtyard – a calm oasis in the heart of the capital – to find the Taj winter chalets. Nestled next to the beautiful central fountain, the chalets combine festive luxury and a winter’s dream for children and adults-alike. One will be overflowing with sweet treats including an indulgent hot chocolate station, and the other will serve warming festive drinks such as mulled wine and cider.

Why not sit back in the outdoor furniture adorning the space and relax by the warmth of the heaters? Enjoy the timeless illuminated Shakespearean frieze which wraps around the courtyard walls with your choice of delicacy in-hand.

Christmas afternoon tea at St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel

From 1st December until 2nd January, embrace the Christmas spirit with the Christmas afternoon tea at the hotel’s renowned restaurant, Kona. This decadent tea features a range of delicious sweet and savoury treats including a winter warmer hot chocolate bauble alongside festive spiced cinnamon scones. Kona’s Winter Wonders afternoon tea is priced at £60 per person, and includes a glass of Prosecco.

Christmas dinner celebrations at St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel

It’s Christmas! For all those visiting the hotel on 24th and 25th December, there’ll be a decadent feast on offer for the main event. Highlights include roasted parsnip soup accompanied by crispy spinach dumplings, festive turkey or a mouthwatering butternut squash and spinach wellington, followed by gingerbread cheesecake and Armagnac ice cream for something sweet. The Christmas day menu is priced at £125 per person, includes a glass of prosecco, and is available to enjoy on both 24th and 25th December.

For those looking to enjoy festive favourites in the run up to the big day, the hotel is also offering the ultimate festive menu, perfect for those long-awaited intimate get-togethers with family, friends, and colleagues throughout the whole party season. The menu includes the perfect dishes to build the Christmas buzz including Taj’s festive roasted butterball turkey, as well as some delicious twists on the classics such as a dessert trio featuring a mini Yule log, Champagne jelly and spiced orange magnum, as well as Christmas Pudding with cinnamon ice cream. The menu is priced at £95 and includes a glass of Prosecco, and will be available from the 1st December until the 2nd January.

Stay, relax and unwind

Rest your head in one of the luxurious rooms at St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, after the party is over and enjoy a festive staycation in the heart of London. Why not treat yourself this Christmas to a treatment in the beautiful Jiva spa as part of your stay? The award-winning spa brand, rooted in centuries-old traditions of wellness in India, offers holistic sanctuaries perfectly suited to balancing the body and mind. A visit to Jiva Spa is the perfect opportunity to recharge after all the excitement. The Winter Wonders stay package includes 20% off room prices from 19th November until 2nd January, rates start from £252 per night.

St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, is the perfect destination for shared celebrations in the city with family and friends this Christmas.