The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Sanctuary steps from the palace

Intimate underground dining with exceptional afternoon tea. Heated bathroom floors and plush beds await after exploring Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Attentive staff treats guests like royalty, offering welcome drinks for your sophisticated London stay.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Horsbrugh Residence)

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a TV on a shelf.

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Bondfield Residence)

  • 1066 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a mirror, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a dining table.

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Summerskill Residence)

  • 990 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 3 Bedrooms (The Astor Residence)

  • 1259 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A dining area with a table set for four, a sofa, and a bookshelf.

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Wintringham Residence)

  • 818 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a dining area, a bed, a TV, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 Bedroom (The Copeland Residence)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a seating area with a chair, and a large mirror.

Room (The Guardsman)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in London, The Guardsman Hotel and Residences is in the city center. Buckingham Palace and Big Ben are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and River Thames. Check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: St. James's Park Underground Station is just steps away and Victoria Underground Station is 8 minutes by foot. Visit our London travel guide
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1 Vandon Street, Westminster, London, England, SW1H 0AH

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with ducks, surrounded by trees and a large building in the background.
    St. James Park
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A classical fountain with statues, a golden angel, and a neoclassical building in the background.
    Buckingham Palace
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historic cathedral with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a grassy field.
    Westminster Abbey
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London.
    Big Ben
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Victoria Station Travel Information Centre
    9 min walk - 0.8 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 Ivy Victoria
    3 min walk
  • The Albert
    3 min walk
  • The Old Star
    4 min walk
  • Caxton Grill
    3 min walk
  • Buckingham Arms
    1 min walk

About this property

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

  • Luxury hotel near Buckingham Palace
  • Located close to Big Ben and Trafalgar Square, The Guardsman Hotel and Residences provides a free grocery shopping service, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Drawing Room, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
    • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and an elevator
    • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and walkable location
  • Room features
  • All 59 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable 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

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by these third-party sustainability certification schemes: ECOsmart and Green Tourism Program. For more information on what these certifications require and verify, please visit their websites.
  • The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-cm smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guardsman Hotel and Residences pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

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

As of Sept 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences on Sept 20, 2026 start from CA $576, excluding 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?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?

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 Hotel and Residences?

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

Does The Guardsman Hotel and Residences 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 Hotel and Residences located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. 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 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 602 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed our two night stay at The Guardsman. Very nice upscale boutique hotel in a great location in the heart of London's Westminster district. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. Very comfortable beds and nice bathrooms. A/C worked great while we were there. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property in a great location. Rooms beautiful with great showers and bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, great location and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Rooms are small, service is OK, location is good, breakfast is expensive and over-rated
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location near St. James tube station and many of the main attractions. But also, very quiet area. The staff is super helpful. This was my 2nd time here and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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A nice clean hotel. The room was small and had no drawers to put clothes. You had to live out of your suitcase sitting on the floor. Good central location to many of the historical sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cozy hotel, not big, no big crowds just very cozy with excellent service!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place and location to stay! Got the best London experience location and service wise as a guest of The Guardsman. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and lovely room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Staff were fantastic 🙏 In our opinion the room needed a refresh and the overall cleanliness not 100% not worthy of 5stars Gaz
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room, and very helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location and staff. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a great hotel with great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic lovely cosy clean modern hotel and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with welcoming staff. I would highly recommend dining or stopping by for a cocktail at The Guardsman Hotel & Residences.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful modern hotel in a quiet location but easily walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, modern high-tech rooms, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Super hotell

Super location, very nice hotell and the room was Sweet! Anna the receptionist delivered excellent service ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Boutique hotel in a great location. It is close to shops, restaurants and many attractions. The staff was attentive and friendly. My room and the shower were small but it was sufficient for one person. It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great experience with staying at this beautiful hotel! VIP treatment from the check in to check out! Great location for all the major attractions within walking distance!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025