St. Ermin’s Hotel

St. Ermin's understands that a hotel is more than just a bedroom, it is a place where people meet, do business, celebrate, relax and eat and drink with friends and colleagues. Guests are spoilt for choice at St. Ermin's, with the three Caxton environments, the welcoming Lobby, the antique book-lined Library, all make ideal places to stop for coffee, take The St. Ermin's Classic Afternoon Tea, or have a full meal. The hotel is a focal point for meetings and celebrations, it has 15 bright and airy meetings and events spaces, each with its own individual character and design, making St. Ermin's the ideal venue for weddings, private dining, - in fact any occasion worth marking. Guests staying in one of our spacious suites have exclusive use of our Club Lounge, where a buffet breakfast and complimentary newspapers are served in the morning and cocktails and mouth-watering canapés are on offer in the evening.

History

As guests walk up St. Ermin's Hotel's tree-line courtyard, they are not just entering a luxury hotel they are revisiting history. St Ermin's is built upon the site of a 15th century chapel dedicated to St. Ermin (a derivation of St. Armel.) In mid to late 19th century, Westminster underwent great changes and expansion, resulting in the creation of St. Ermin's Mansions by E.T. Hall in 1889, the building that now forms the basis of St. Ermin's Hotel. In 1899, the mansion blocks were finally converted into a hotel, the new owners embarked on a major refurbishment, involving the redesign of the interiors. This work was undertaken by the famous Victorian theatre designer J.P. Briggs, who created a dramatic collection of reception rooms with rich plasterwork. Like the present St. Ermin's, the previous owners understood that modern technology enhanced the guest experience, they mention the installation of telephones in all bedrooms, rather than an antiquated bell system.

In 1940 Winston Churchill, held a historic meeting at St. Ermin's Hotel. He asked a group of remarkable people to join him in ‘Setting Europe Ablaze' - this elite set, were to become the founding members of the SOE (Special Operations Executive). The unit carried out covert operations during WW2, from their headquarters - an entire floor of St. Ermin's Hotel, whilst MI6 were stationed two floors above. In the 1950's the spy Guy Burgess (part of the infamous Cambridge five) handed over secret papers to his Russian counterpart in the Caxton Bar.
St. Ermin's continues to play an important part in London's history, as it is rumoured that a tunnel runs from underneath the grand staircase in the Lobby all the way to the houses of Westminster.

Rooms and Suites

Relax, sip a cup of freshly brewed coffee or catch up on work. The hotel's 331 spacious rooms and suites have all been designed to make guests feel at home. The spacious accommodations draw upon a global, textural influence that engenders a sense of calm and repose. No luxury has been overlooked, crisp bed linens, sumptuous soft furnishings and inviting bathrooms with indulgent White Company products encourage guests to slip on a fluffy bathrobe and pamper themselves. The local bustling streets of London's West End will seem miles away.

Meetings and Events

Flexible meeting and event venues giving you multiple options and an abundance of natural light in every room. St. Ermin's is a modern-day conference centre hotel in the heart of central London, near St. James's Park. The hotel's 15 meeting and event spaces are all designed with state-of-the-art technology to meet today's demanding standards. St. Ermin's considered food packages, served in the stylish break-out areas, are as flexible and innovative as the spaces. Guests can design their own menu with the hotel's Chef, or take advantage of the healthy conference lunches, that ensure everyone is inspired and alert in the afternoon. The hotel's prime location in Westminster, not to mention the division bell, makes St. Ermin's highly attractive to government bodies and think-tanks. To discuss your meetings and event needs please contact the dedicated team by e-mail jgilpin@sterminshotel.co.uk or you can call 0207 227 4817.

Restaurant & Bar

St. Ermin's signature restaurant The Caxton Grill serves modern European food in relaxed and genial surroundings. With the installation of the innovative Josper Grill, The Caxton Grill will be leading the way in this new exciting method of grilling meat and fish. Breakfast can be an unhurried full-English or Continental, or for those who need to get up and go there is 'Wake & Take' - a cup of freshly brewed coffee and artisan muffin, served as a take away from the lobby. For drinks and light meals, The Caxton Bar and The Caxton Terrace, with views overlooking our lush courtyard make ideal places to meet. St. Ermin's Lobby and Library are the perfect havens from the bustling London streets to drop in and have a cup of freshly brewed coffee, a glass of wine, or for a special treat The St. Ermin's classic Afternoon Tea.

Contact:

Jodie Gilpin
Sales Executive - MICE
St Ermin's Hotel
2 Caxton Street
London
SW1H 0QW

T: +44 (0) 20 7227 4817
F: +44 (0) 20 7976 0710
M:+44 (0) 7834 335 562
E: jgilpin@sterminshotel.co.uk
W: www.sterminshotel.co.uk