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The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Buckingham Palace

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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1 Vandon Street, Westminster, London, England, SW1H 0AH
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Big Ben
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Bondfield Two Bedroom Residence

  • 1066 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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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The Guardsman

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 990 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds

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

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The Wintringham Two Bedroom Residence

  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Twin Bed

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

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

London

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Buckingham Palace and Green Park. Also, Westminster Abbey is within half a mile (1 km) and Big Ben is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Big Ben - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • London Eye - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Ristorante Bon Gustó - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chez Antoinette Victoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Formative - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

5-star luxury hotel near Buckingham Palace
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 grocery shopping service.

This 5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Library

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: 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)

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Guardsman Hotel and Residences to the airport?

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences is 10.7 mi (43-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Guardsman Hotel and Residences have an airport shuttle?

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of GBP 126 per vehicle, one-way.

Does The Guardsman Hotel and Residences offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 28.50 for adults and GBP 28.50 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Guardsman Hotel and Residences have a pool?

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences does not have a pool.

Does The Guardsman Hotel and Residences have a restaurant?

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences is home to The Drawing Room, which features brunch.

Does The Guardsman Hotel and Residences have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Guardsman Hotel and Residences to downtown London?

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences is 0.7 mi away from London.

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 498 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

10/10 Excellent

Damian, Raleigh

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Joyce

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

Close to London’s iconic landmarks

Our stay was good, overall. We didn’t have any concern - bed and pillows were comfortable, room is small but I’m sure that’s the case for most hotels in that area, love the heated bathroom floor, staff were nice and we were greeted with coffee/tea when we arrived. So close to Buckingham, Big Ben and London Eye!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael, Torrance

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very well appointed hotel a short walk from Buckingham Palace and all the high-end theaters. Staff was uber professional, from front desk, usher, and room service. Had the breakfast in the morning, and the service and food were all great. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, loved the bath!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shraiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tailai

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property incredible service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern almost to excess. Video menu was not the same as the actual in restaurant menu (Monkfish was listed on digital but not offered in the restaurant. This was disappointing.) But overall the experience was restful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, welcoming. A little birthday treat was waiting for me in the room. The room was slightly smaller than expected and dark without lights on and curtains open, but to be honest we were hardly there - just to sleep. Loved that the complimentary milk for the tea and coffee, was in a glass bottle in the mini bar fridge. Much better that the UHT milk you get in the little pods! Perfectly located - very near to St James's Park tube and not too far from Victoria Station. And every where we wanted to go to was within walking distance. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

SUNHEE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room for a short romantic break
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

4/10 Poor

Henry

Liked: Room comfort

A real let down sadly!

Overall a disappointing stay. We booked this hotel on the basis it was very well reviewed and it didn’t live up to our expectations. Communication was good in advance of our stay. Having informed them of our arrival in advance our room wasn’t available to check in to. We were offered a welcome drink during the wait but only after asking how long our room would take to be ready. The room itself was good but let down by the drain smell in our room which required us to keep the bathroom door shut. The TV also didn’t work on a number of channels. The location is very good for access to the Park and Victoria train station. I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels in London and sadly this didn’t live up to the hype!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The original room booked was quite small for the price paid, however I did upgrade to the largest room option, which was large enough, and the hotel did reduce the normal upgrade fee because I was a VIP guest. The hotel itself was really nice, clean and nicely decorated, the facilities were very good, and the staff were very helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025