The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

The Guardsman

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Single Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

London

A luxury stay in the heart of London awaits you at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Buckingham Palace and Green Park. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The Drawing Room is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The Bar is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 5-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Ben - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • London Eye - 19 min walk - 1.6 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 Ivy Victoria
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Urban Greens - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Royal Quarter Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • 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-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.

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

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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 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

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

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 on-site 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes The Guardsman Hotel and Residences a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences.

Is The Guardsman Hotel and Residences family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and free food shopping service, as well as children's slippers and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Guardsman Hotel and Residences is a hit with families.

Does The Guardsman Hotel and Residences serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences?

Dogs are welcome at The Guardsman Hotel and Residences, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 497 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

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

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

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

christopher

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025