DUKES LONDON
DUKES London is a discreet St. James’s classic built around townhouse intimacy and one of the world’s most famous martini bars, currently being refreshed for its next chapter.
DUKES London sits on a quiet cul-de-sac in St. James’s, only minutes from Green Park, Piccadilly, Buckingham Palace and the private-club atmosphere of the surrounding neighborhood.
The property has always favored discretion over spectacle, with compact townhouse rooms and suites, traditional British detailing and a scale that feels more private than London’s palace hotels.
DUKES Bar is the institution at the center of the hotel’s identity, known for its tableside martinis and long association with classic London cocktail culture. The newer Delany Drawing Room and Cigar Merchant extend that club-like atmosphere.
As of August 2026, the hotel bedrooms remain temporarily closed for a major refurbishment, while DUKES Bar and selected ground-floor venues continue to operate; reopening is expected in late summer 2026.
DUKES is best for travelers who value St. James’s location, history and intimate British character, with the famous bar and neighborhood carrying as much importance as large-scale hotel amenities.
