Experience comfort in every detail from thoughtful concierge services to delicious meals just steps away from historic landmarks like Westminster Abbey.
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When you stay at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Big Ben and Victoria Station Travel Information Centre. Fellow travelers like that it's just a short walk to public transportation: St. James's Park Underground Station is 2 minutes away and Victoria Underground Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
59 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Children's menu
Children's books
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free grocery shopping service
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Communal living room
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-cm Smart TV
Premium digital channels
Streaming services
Pay movies
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Children's robes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually furnished and decorated
Heated floor (bathroom)
Freshen up
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
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 specializes 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 - Onsite bar. Open daily.
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 24.50 for adults and GBP 24.50 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 126 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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
Does The Guardsman Hotel and Residences offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Guardsman Hotel and Residences does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?
Yes, dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 126 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?
Yes, The Drawing Room offers international cuisine.
What's the area around The Guardsman Hotel and Residences like?
The Guardsman Hotel and Residences is in London City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from St. James's Park Underground Station and 6 minutes' walk from Buckingham Palace. Travelers say the area is very walkable and good for public transport.
The Guardsman Hotel and Residences Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Ciaran
Ciaran, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 23, 2025
London 2 night stay
Location amazing, great staff, breakfast ok. Shame the restaurant was shut, but luckily there was an amazing restaurant across the road. I would definitely come back.
christopher
christopher, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 1, 2025
Nice Room, Terrible Food!
The Room was nice, but the service was slow. The food was terrible.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 17, 2024
Wasn’t the best given their 5* reviews. Was kept waiting for 2 hours. Not the best hotel and wouldn’t book again
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Lovely overnight in London
Lovely staff, great interior, offered an upgrade at desk. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Another great stay
Second time staying here and would stay again next time we visit London. Great location, lovely hotel, lovely staff
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Sunayna
Sunayna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 25, 2024
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.
Arun
Arun, 4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Very nice and classy hotel, a must if you need to stay in Westminster area
Mikhail
Mikhail, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Judy
Judy, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Ka Hon
Ka Hon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 16, 2024
Small rooms, dining and bar below ground.
Brian
Brian, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Fantastic lovely cosy clean modern hotel and great location
tina
tina, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Clean and pretty
VITTORIA
VITTORIA, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 11, 2024
Alan
Alan, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
William
William, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Excellent property.. this was our second stay there. They are very accommodating.
Ola
Ola, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 4, 2024
Shannon
Shannon, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
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!
Ian
Ian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Beautiful modern hotel in a quiet location but easily walkable to everything.