The Stafford London Leg, LondonThe Stafford London Leg in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 38 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $725 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Stafford London is a five-star hotel on St James's Place, a quiet cul-de-sac off Piccadilly in the historic St James's district, next to Green Park. It has 105 rooms and suites with traditional British decor and modern facilities, plus the long-established American Bar and the Game Bird restaurant serving contemporary British food. Buckingham Palace, Regent Street and the West End are all within walking distance, and several Underground stations are close by, making it a good base for sightseeing and shopping. Meeting spaces, a concierge and secure parking are available. Rates start at about $725 a night, so it suits travellers with a generous budget. Some booking platforms score it noticeably lower than review sites do.What stands out

Quiet cul-de-sac setting near Green Park

Historic American Bar on site

Game Bird restaurant serves British cuisine

Warm, attentive staff reported by guests

Watch out for

Rates start around $725 per night

Booking.com score much lower than review sites

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