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The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

5.0 star property
Luxury London hotel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Summerskill Two Bedroom Residence
The Copeland One Bedoom Suite
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff, comfortable rooms

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$600
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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The Horsbrugh Two Bedroom Residence

The Horsbrugh Two Bedroom Residence

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Bondfield Two Bedroom Residence

The Bondfield Two Bedroom Residence

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Guardsman

The Guardsman

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Summerskill Two Bedroom Residence | Bathroom

The Summerskill Two Bedroom Residence

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 92 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Astor Three Bedroom Residence

The Astor Three Bedroom Residence

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 117 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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The Wintringham Two Bedroom Residence

The Wintringham Two Bedroom Residence

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Copeland One Bedoom Suite | Room amenity

The Copeland One Bedoom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Vandon Street, Westminster, London, England, SW1H 0AH

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westminster Abbey - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Ben - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Urban Greens - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Royal Quarter Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Adam & Eve St James - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Buckingham Palace
Located close to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, The Guardsman provides a free food/drink shopping service, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Drawing Room, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a lift
  • Free newspapers, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition and walkable location
Room features
All 59 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's slippers, children's books and childcare services
  • Heated floors, designer toiletries and showers
  • 40-cm Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English

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 24.50 for adults and GBP 24.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar
  • The Dining Room
  • The Drawing Room

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 24.50 for adults and from GBP 24.50 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guardsman pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$600.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Guardsman?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Guardsman?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Guardsman?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Guardsman provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 126 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Guardsman located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Green Park. Big Ben and Victoria Station Travel Information Centre are also within 15 minutes. St. James's Park Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Victoria Underground Station is 9 minutes.

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 425 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Arun, Morgantown

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay. Comfortable and clean. Easy access to transportation. Good dining and shopping options. Nothing extraordinary about the hotel itself. The cleaning staff was very friendly and pleasant to interact with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and classy hotel, a must if you need to stay in Westminster area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ka Hon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, dining and bar below ground.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic lovely cosy clean modern hotel and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

VITTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pretty
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property.. this was our second stay there. They are very accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to Buckingham Palace and St. James Park. Loved the in-room technology and amenities, including heated floors! Very comfortable bed and amazing staff. Absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel that is clean, quiet, and has excellent attentive service in a great central location! Easy walk to Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Parliament. Many good dining options within one block. Highly recommend and will definitely stay here again on our next visit to London!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and especially the shower was small but expected I'm sure in London. Onlt real complaint is that the water was only tepid, not hot
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff treated us like royalty, however the room was very small - no desk or table to sit at.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

aba

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

martyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dwayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel. Good location quick walk to the Tube Check in process is very long and staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, modern high-tech rooms, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Service! Perfect Hotel!
Very impressed with the hotel, rooms are a great size. What was even better was the service. Very attentive and can't do enough for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly welcoming! Clean, quiet and fantastic room. Only downside was my room was a bit dark with not a lot of natural light but I would stay at the hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024