St. Ermin'S Hotel, Autograph Collection, London

St. Ermin'S Hotel, Autograph Collection - A historic Westminster hotel with rooftop beehives, kitchen gardens, and wartime espionage heritage

This 4-star London hotel occupies a historic building in Westminster Borough, featuring 331 rooms and suites across five categories. The third-floor roof houses 350000 Buckfast bees viewable through glass panels, while the rooftop garden grows fresh produce including tomatoes, herbs, and fruit for the kitchen. St. Ermin's Hotel preserves its espionage heritage with original WWII SOE equipment displays and coded message silks in the lobby. The property includes 15 event spaces ranging from the Crystal Ballroom to intimate meeting rooms. The Autograph Collection property maintains a kitchen garden, beehives, and multiple dining venues including the Caxton Bar and Grill. Located in Westminster's commercial district, the hotel sits just 328.1 ft from St James's Park underground station, with Victoria and Westminster stations within a 10-minute walk. Major landmarks like Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament lie within 0.5-0.5 miles.

Pros

Unique rooftop beekeeping facility with 350000 bees and viewing area

Historic espionage connections with original WWII SOE artifacts on display

Sustainable on-site kitchen garden providing fresh produce

Central location near three major transport hubs

Cons

Some rooms are notably compact in size

Located between busy thoroughfares which can create ambient noise