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The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Bondfield Residence)
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Chic elegance near Buckingham Palace

Gorgeous boutique hotel with a less than 10-minute walk to Buckingham Palace, offering a chic and modern design. Enjoy plush linens, high-tech room features, and a delightful afternoon tea experience.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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1 Vandon Street, Westminster, London, England, SW1H 0AH
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Westminster Abbey
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Horsbrugh Residence)

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Horsbrugh Residence)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Bondfield Residence)

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Bondfield Residence)

  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Summerskill Residence) | Bathroom

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Summerskill Residence)

  • 92 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 3 Bedrooms (The Astor Residence) | In-room dining

Room, 3 Bedrooms (The Astor Residence)

  • 117 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Wintringham Residence)

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Wintringham Residence)

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Bedroom (The Copeland Residence)

Room, 1 Bedroom (The Copeland Residence)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room | Room amenity

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (The Guardsman)

Room (The Guardsman)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

A stay at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Big Ben and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Victoria Station Travel Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • St. James Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Westminster Abbey - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Victoria Station Travel Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Ben - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • St. James's Park Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • London Victoria Station - 8 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Victoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St. Ermin's Tea Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caxton Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Star - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences offers 59 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-cm Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. 40-cm Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at the hotel's bar/lounge, The Drawing Room, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Drawing Room - This lobby lounge serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
The Dining Room - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 28.50 for adults and GBP 28.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Dining Room
  • The Drawing Room

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 28.50 for adults and GBP 28.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 126 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Guardsman
The Guardsman And Residences
The Guardsman Hotel and Residences Hotel
The Guardsman Hotel and Residences London
The Guardsman Hotel and Residences Hotel London

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 575 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 575 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 575 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 575 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 575 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel! I loved it. Service was fantastic especially at check in. Room was spotless, quiet area and great transport links nearby. Completely perfect :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gergina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romarico

The Guardsman is a hidden gem among five star hotels. It’s in the middle of Westminster is almost
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Guardsman is in an excellent location short walk to Westminster Abbey & Parliament. Lovely decor, comfortable beds, very nice staff. Many restaurants nearby, best was Buckingham Arms pub around the corner, fabulous food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent customer care. Very supportive Duty Manager on the 13th November night shift. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely welcome at reception. Room very well appointed and immaculately maintained. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Fantastic location. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and lovely room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rafael

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guang Wu

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highty recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIMPIO J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

That’s a no brainer!

Amazed. Everything is brand new on this hotel. Very high end. Staff is super friendly. Neighborhood is very walkable. I will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I am not used to having to pay a security deposit against meal or bar charges incurred during the stay, but I am told that is the thing these days. On the other hand, it was promptly refunded when we checked out.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Witney

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025