Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences

Took my brother here for an Indian jasmine afternoon tea on his bday this week and it was REGAL! We went for vegan and vegetarian menu. My brother was offered a surprise bday dessert with a candle. The whole place was lit up and looked christmasy. Loved the way our table was decorated with gold and red accents. The staff were attentive and explained about every item on the menu. They even provided us refills twice. One of the BEST khandvi and dhoklas I have tasted in a long time , it was so fresh and cotton soft. The desserts were creativ, indian sweets with a western twist. Saffron scone was surprisingly delicious I wasn't sure at first though. The vegan scones were a bit dry however everything else was on point! Totally worth the price and highly recommended experience to surprise your loved one. Ps : book through buyagift or redletter days site for discounted price.

From the moment you walk in the staff are fabulously attentive and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. The Spa was so relaxing and with lovely facilities. A meal in the courtyard is highly recommended with gorgeous surroundings and a delicious fusion menu. Even the bar had great staff who created off menu cocktails to perfection. Our room had everything we needed for a fabulous nights stay in a great location for all the London sights and shops! What more could you want. Thank you Taj we will be back soon.

We enjoyed our stay here, the Taj staff are lovely - it makes all the difference. Ridge at front desk, and Suevilla were great. Loved the spa, food, and drinks too. Wasn’t nice to see ‘some’ badly behaved guests - entitled kids and adults, talking arrogantly to staff. Bless the staff for putting up with, and smiling through this.

We visited the Taj on the occasion of King Charles' coronation. The hotel is sumptuous and looks tremendous. The doorman was most charming and kind. The room was comfy but the fridge didn't work and nor did the TV. We were told that at the time none of the TVs were working. The tap in the bath was very awkward to use. The reception staff were not especially eager to offer advice about the area. Also, when we asked for some ice for our room we were charged an additional £5, and it took ages to come.

I visited for the secret garden afternoon tea. The location was a short walk from Victoria Station. The location was beautiful and the themeing of the afternoon tea spot on. However there was a lot of cake which was very sweet and not a lot of savoury food. Just 3 very small sandwiches each. You could have tea or gin but we weren't offered the gin as a choice just asked which tea we wanted. It was nice as an experience but I don't think it was worth the price.

10/5! Amazing hotel, amazing staff, and amazing location. It’s perfect for a family or romantic getaway. We stayed in a 3 bedroom suite and it was more than enough space for our family of 5. Nicely furnished and the living room and kitchen were perfect. You can walk to Buckingham palace in five minutes. There’s many restaurants around in addition to the restaurants on property. Breakfast was delicious and hit the spot. The staff were super helpful and friendly. Alex at the concierge desk was phenomenal and had our transportation down to the minute. Once again, amazing stay. We will stay here when we go back, definitely for longer.