The Royal Horseguards, London

4.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Meeting facility
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Meeting facility

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2 Whitehall Court, London, England, SW1A 2EJ
  • Westminster Abbey
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • London Eye
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

River View Room 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

River View Room 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Waterloo Suite

  • 84 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Royal Horseguards Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 66 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Apartment Suite

  • 74 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Library Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tower Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 67 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

London

With a stay at The Royal Horseguards, London, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of National Gallery and Churchill War Rooms. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Houses of Parliament and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Westminster Abbey.

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Westminster Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • London Eye - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Embankment Station - 3 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 5 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raffles London at the OWO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Clarence - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sherlock Holmes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tattershall Castle - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Royal Horseguards, London

Riverwalk hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
The Royal Horseguards, London offers 282 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 282 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and espresso makers. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. 49-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at One Twenty One Two, a restaurant which specializes in Modern European cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in London? This hotel has 3229 square feet (300 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 13 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
One Twenty One Two - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Lounge - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Equus Bar - This bar specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
The Terrace - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 23.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Equus Bar
  • One Twenty One Two
  • The Lounge
  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • 3,229 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1884
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 23.50 per person

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 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, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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The Royal Horseguards, London Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1138 out of 1648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1648 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at the Royal Horseguards Hotel. The location is unbeatable - right in the heart of London, with so much to explore just steps away. The hotel itself is impeccably clean and beautifully maintained, offering a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Everything about the property exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. Incredibly conveniently located and beautiful over all. My sister and I traveled with my mom who had mobility issues, however we we so close to the London Eye and the Big Ben that we went on multiple walks around town. If you needed a taxi, they were always available right outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Great Location

Good location. This was the 2nd time we’ve stayed. Hotel situated in a quiet street but close to many attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! I would return to this hotel again! Wonderful helpful staff and such a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Celso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pervez the doorman is an asset to the hotel. He was always friendly & helpful. Great guy!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, however website shows inviting photos of areas off limits to guests. Not cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, available and present to possible requests. The rooms were spacious, comfortable (temperature controlled, comfortable beds, luxuriant bath/shower) and quiet. The included breakfast had delicious, varied, and plentiful choices each morning. The location allowed easy access to the Embankment tube station as well as short walking access to many London sight-seeing locations: London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Horse Guards Museum, etc. I'd recommend The Royal Horseguards to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ambar Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. If I ever returned to London, will definitely stay here again. The staff were lovely. Very welcoming. I got a separate room for my grandfather, and they were able to accommodate his room next to mind, and even said it was the best room he had stayed at during our entire European trip. The breakfast buffet breakfast was delicious. The hotel was within walking distance to multiple locations. Made it very easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are always excellent here. The food in room service was great. We love staying in this hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, one block from Embankment Underground station but very quiet neighborhood. One block walk to shops/restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After a long and tiring journey, we finally arrived at The Royal Horseguards. I had called a month in advance to request a change to my reservation, but unfortunately, there was a miscommunication between Expedia and the hotel, and the change was not properly recorded. Thankfully, Jenny at the front desk — part of the wonderful team at The Royal Horseguards — stepped in and did everything she could to help. Her determination and willingness to assist were truly outstanding. Due to the mistake made by Expedia, we almost had no place to stay during Easter Weekend, but thanks to Jenny and Manager Amin, the issue was resolved, and we were not left without accommodations. Not only did they fix the issue, but they also kindly sent champagne and desserts to our room while we waited about an hour for everything to be finalized — a thoughtful touch that turned a stressful situation into a memorable experience. Thank you, Jenny! We truly appreciate everything you did for us. We look forward to seeing you again soon and will be calling the hotel directly to make all of our future bookings!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, with a huge beautiful green space adjacent, our room was large, comfortable, big windows, nice linen, towels. Restaurant had a great breakfast buffet. Hotel staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Hotel has watercolour postcards of the hotel available and they will stamp and mail them for you! Perves the doorman was always cheerfully friendly and Eliesier was outstanding as a concierge!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

EB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was musty probably due to age. It was also very hot. We had problem with ac and they didn’t fix. Bellmen were fantastic and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the service which was provided to us during our stay. Pervez was beyond amazing. He anticipated our needs with a smile and impeccable service. Absolutely adored him! The location was perfect for the destinations we wanted to experience. We will stay there again in the future. 💛
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025