As guests walk up St. Ermin’s Hotel’s tree-line courtyard, they are not just entering a luxury hotel they are revisiting history. The St. Ermins Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott is in the heart of London, walking distance from Westminster Cathedral and Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. St Ermin’s is built upon the site of a 15th century chapel dedicated to St. Ermin (a derivation of St. Armel). In the 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 plaster work. This vintage marketing brochure from around 1910 illustrates some of this spectacular craftsmanship, much of which is still in evidence today. 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 WWII, from their headquarters – an entire floor of St. Ermin’s Hotel, whilst MI6 were stationed two floors above. SOE agents’ printed secret coded messages on pieces of silk, an original sample hangs in the Lobby, hunt it down and try to crack the code.  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.

St. Ermin’s Hotel, nestled in the heart of London, sits in the centre of the city’s vibrant business, leisure & Government landmarks. Just a minute’s walk from the greenery of St James?s Park, this distinctive 4* Deluxe hotel is a relaxed, elegant haven from London’s bustling streets. Genuine, gracious, attentive service is provided by a team fully dedicated to the comfort and happiness of all guests. The design, from the lush tree-lined courtyard to historically significant interiors, engenders a sense of warmth and tranquility whilst providing guests with modern and innovative facilities. In May 2013 we became part of Marriott?s Autograph Collection and have consistently been voted Top 10 European Autograph Collection hotel for Guest Satisfaction!

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Luncheon Menu

 Mains

Dressed Cornish lobster served on mini-toasted brioche

Home-cured “Puddleduck” ham served with a mellow London piccalilli

Hampshire organic cucumber served with classic English cream cheese

Orkney smoked salmon sandwiches served on organic brown bread

Freshly Baked Scones

Served warm with clotted cream and homemade jams

The Golden Orb

Scottish shortbread with pistachio,lemon lime curd dome with a bejewelled glaze

Empire-in-a-Glass

Tongan vanilla custard set with poached Yorkshire rhubarb & royal meringue

The Royal Box

chocolate & Scottish raspberry opera style grand torte with 70% chocolate ganache, raspberry and dark chocolate glaze & decort chocolat

Crowning Glory

espresso choux bun with crust & decadent decort chocolat