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The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

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1 Vandon Street, Westminster, London, England, SW1H 0AH
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪44 min drive‬
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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge services and dry cleaning.
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-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Guardsman Hotel and Residences's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Buckingham Palace. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a meal at the fine-dining restaurant or drinks at the lobby lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include free food shopping service, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the area's walkability
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Green Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Guardsman Hotel and Residences. The hotel can provide concierge services and a complimentary food/drink shopping service.

This 5-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 specialises 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 – On-site bar. Open daily.
A complimentary food shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

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.

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 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 28.50 for adults and from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The Guardsman Hotel and Residences offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 443 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 538 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a pleasant stay at The Guardsman Hotel! The front desk lady was awesome. She helped carry our luggage up and even gave us a quick room tour. The maintenance guy was super quick and polite when helping us with the safety box. And the gentleman working in the restaurant was absolutely amazing. So friendly and kind, he really made our experience special. The location is unbeatable. You are just steps away from all the top tourist spots, restaurants, and shops. I will definitely be recommending this hotel to my friends when they visit London. Huge thanks to the whole team!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very disappointed that there was no bottled still water available - when we asked for still water we were asked to order on uber eats. They were not even able to provide a jug of fresh water. Appreciate their delivery had failed but as a 5 star hotel I would have expected contingencies to be in place. In fairness they did find us a bottle of sparkling wine externally so we appreciated that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jenar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, the rooms were on the smaller side but well maintained. Location was perfect - quiet and walkable to transport and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was great! The only reason for not giving an excellent rating is the tiny size of the rooms. Luckily I was traveling solo, because my room was not big enough for two people. There simply isn't enough storage space or square footage- and thats coming from someone who's lived in NYC. The staff was friendly. The property is luxurious and well kept. Excellent location for scenic walks to landmarks and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Splendid hotel with great location

The hotel’s location is terrific, very near major attractions and close to many restaurants and pubs. A subway station is just around the corner, too. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly and attentive. And the bar downstairs is really a cool place for a drink. The rooms are small- as is the case with most London hotels. But my room was well designed and appointed. Plenty of feature comforts like heated floors in the bathroom. I’d stay there again, but upgrade to a larger room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is located in central London. Close to Victoria station - 15 min walk and close to lots of significant historical buildings and places. Arrived - staff were very welcoming. Had contacted hotel in advance and asked to be allocated a quiet room which they had done at back of building. Hotel / room / bed were nice. Lovely welcome note from team which was nice. Stayed for a work event so didn’t utilise bar or dining. Good shower. This overall is a good hotel. It’s safe and well located and great staff. I was however underwhelmed with it and the room based on cost and star ratings - carpet was stained and bathroom was small. But these are minor things. Bed / bathroom clean. Checkout was good. I think I would try somewhere else next time. But if you have to be in the Victoria area then it’s a good shout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nalini

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely be staying again if ever in London.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

6/10 Okay

Stacey

NOT 5 star Hotel, clearly lacks maintenance

The hotel is rated as a 5 star, charging 5 star prices. With that I expect 5 star accommodations. While the room was clean, bed comfortable, the bathroom kept having a musty mildew odor, as I then discovered the shower was not properly being maintained and there was mildew everywhere. Definitely NOT 5 stars. Reported smell to hotel housekeeping, smell was removed but the mildew remained. Upon checkout was provided a 1 night 50% discount which is definitely not compensation for the amount paid. 5 stars is deceptive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

K

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were put into a room on the first floor which was above the entrance of the property and right next to the road. It was noisy even with ear plugs, a banging sound could be heard (probably the front doors below every time they were used throughout the night). Staff friendly and location convenient but wouldn’t stay again due to noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very upscale and comfortable. The staff are exceedingly nice and helpful (they significantly stepped up and helped us with a minor medical problem my daughter had upon checkin). The rooms are a smaller size comparable to other large city hotels, but are feature packed, very updated and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian, Raleigh

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel with great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lionel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointingly tiny room

Strange check-in; instead of signing the papers and getting a key, I was asked to sit in the lobby; after a couple of minutes, they came with the paperwork; then after a couple more minutes, they came with the room key and brought me up there. Having had a long journey I would have preferred the traditional system which would have got me into my room faster. The main problem was that the room was the size of a prison cell in Alcatraz. I needed to iron a shirt and there was barely room to open the ironing board and stand beside it. I had to move some of their stuff from both the bathroom and the 'desk' just to have room for my own things without everything constantly falling on the floor. I even had to move the wastebasket. Their 'desk' was a kind of a shelf, and the chair was not the right height for it. The window was frosted, perhaps because it was about 3 feet from the building next door; you had to crane your neck to see a bit of sky and know whether the sun was out. The room was oddly-shaped too; like a triangle. On the positive side, the shower was nice (although the door did not close properly leading to water all over the floor). If you're happy with a tiny room, you can get one for half the price in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to buckingham palace, walkable to the underground. The staff were very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floare

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here at the end of our trip and wished we had gotten to stay here longer. Place was beautiful, staff super nice and breakfast was outstanding. We had a little hiccup with our TV and the guy helping us was very professional. He had to come back 3 times but fixed the problem and then the hotel made it right by comping our breakfast. Made us feel like they really were apologetic towards our mishap. Would definitely stay here again when back in town. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and caring. The place was safe and clean. Walkable to Victoria or St James station. Walkable to Buckingham palace. Very convenient. Good amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent no complaints about anything Our best review is that we intend to return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025