Royal Horseguards Hotel - London

Royal Horseguards Hotel
Guest Ratings9.2
London, GB
2 Whitehall Court
LondonGB SW1A 2EJ
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Guest Ratings 9.2

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Location. The Royal Horseguards Hotel reflects French-chateau style from its stately Westminster location in London, England. This historic property is positioned three blocks from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
Hotel Features. This prestigious riverside hotel was constructed in 1884 as a lodging for international diplomats. The lobby's oak fireplace serves as a focal point for furnishings that include striped sofas, brass lamps, a glittering chandelier and historic British memorabilia. One Twenty-One Two restaurant is named after the nearby Old Scotland Yard police headquarters' telephone number. White table linens and silver-plated cutlery set the tone for buffet-style breakfasts or cooked-to-order lunches. Dinner menus feature European favorites. The Lounge serves drinks throughout the day and presents afternoon teas. A business centre offers two computers equipped with high-speed Internet access. Business amenities include fax, print, scanner, photocopy and courier services. Two floors of restored grand Victorian function rooms accommodate up to 250 people. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. A complimentary 24-hour fitness room contains a television and seven pieces of cardiovascular equipment, including a rowing machine and a static bike.

Guestrooms. The Royal Horseguards Hotel is a non-smoking property that offers 280 traditional English-style or contemporary guestrooms distributed among nine floors. Accommodations include two armchairs and desks that double as vanities. Wired high-speed and wireless Internet access is available. Cable television is provided in every room. Room amenities include minibars and coffeemakers. Executive rooms are air conditioned.

Expert Tip. This property is known for its quintessentially British ambience and its strong historic connection to Scotland Yard. The hotel displays fine samples of British artifacts and Royal Horseguard memorabilia. In keeping with the British theme, a lovely flower-bedecked terrace is tucked behind the hotel which offers a wonderful vantage point for viewing the London Eye fireworks.

Check-in Information

Please note: As of July 1, 2007, in compliance with the law banning smoking from virtually all enclosed public places, smoking in smoke-free premises is a criminal offence and can carry a fine.


Facilities

  • Internet Access
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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Activities & Points of interest

Victoria Embankment Gardens - Adjacent
West End Theatres - 50 metres
Embankment Underground - 1 block
Whitehall - 1 block
Horse Guards Parade - 2 blocks
London Eye - Across the River
London Aquarium - Across the River
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament - 3 blocks
Trafalgar Square - 3 blocks
Covent Garden - 1.0 kilometre(0.5 mile)
West End Restaurants - 1.0 kilometre (0.5 mile)
Buckingham Palace - 1.5 kilometres (1.0 mile)
Oxford Street - 1.5 kilometres (1.0 mile)
St Paul's Cathedral - 2.5 kilometres (1.5 miles)
Tower Bridge - 2.5 kilometres (2.0 miles)

Guest reviews for this property: Royal Horseguards Hotel

9.2 out of 10
Based on 10  rating
This hotel is recommended by 9  travellers
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1-10 of 10  reviews
Guest rating  10.0
Posted on   02/05/2009
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Unbelievable experience - Will definitely return

For the price, this hotel is unrivaled. The rooms were magnificent and state-of-the-art, and had more space compared to some of the other hotels we visited. The location could not be topped, it was walking distance from Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the Eye. The restaurant was very expensive but worth it.

Recommended byJfromTexas

Guest rating  10.0
Posted on   07/04/2009
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Posh Hotel

This hotel blew away our expectations. It was right in the middle of Parliament, and within walking distance to major sites and mass transit. The rooms and service were the best that we've encountered throughout Europe. Reasonably priced for the accommodations and location.

Recommended byMfromNew York

Guest rating  10.0
Posted on   01/04/2009
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Excellent!

Very clean and very friendly atmosphere! Would definately go back again and the restaurant was very nice!

Recommended byEfromNuneaton, Warwickshire

Guest rating  10.0
Posted on   25/03/2009
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

how romantic it was!

I booked this hotel to make a surprise to my wife for a romantic We in London. I was not expected such a good choice! the hotel is only 5 minutes walk to Trafalgar square in the former Scotland Yard location. the hotel is superb in a very classical style and we spent 3 nights there for a reasonable price.

Recommended byLfromParis

Guest rating  10.0
Posted on   09/03/2009
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

the place you want to be

As you approach the hotel you begin to think this could have been the right choice. When you check in the staff are polite, but pleasant. willing to help you and ensure everything is available to you. The room was well equiped and the decor was subtle but very smart. It is in an extremeley good position, over looking the Thames, but with in very easy distance of the likes of Covent Garden, Theatre Land etc.... The area seems very peaceful but near the attractions. Our stay here was extremely pleasureable. Would we come again? - Most definately.

Recommended byBfromCrawley

Guest rating  6.0
Posted on   26/02/2009
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
2.0
Room Cleanliness
6.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Slick Hotel but service is poor

The Hotel is pleasing to look at and well situated. They advertise as having smoking rooms but there are none. They offer a complimentary newspaper each day but we got ours twice out of a possible 5 and a lot of phone calls in between. Room service has the potential to be good but they forgot items listed and then brought them late and cold. Not a very customer oriented Hotel.

Recommended byRfromCyprus

Guest rating  10.0
Posted on   17/12/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Lovely hotel

Wanted a good location with good service for a romantic weekend. Got it all at the Horseguards. Fantastic location, 5 mins walk from Leicester square and onto the nightlife but nice and quiet when you get back. Absolutely fantastic view over the river, looking straight out onto the Eye. Room is not huge but very well appointed, got the king size bed and it was oh so comfortable. Staff very pleasant and attentive. Bit of building work going on at the entrance but nothing to worry about noise wise. You get what you pay for but having said that it wasnt too expensive.

Recommended byPfromDublin

Guest rating  10.0
Posted on   05/12/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Made the trip!!!

Walking thru the door we knew we'd picked the right place! The hotel and the rooms were fantastic! The breakfast was well worth the price, the location was excellent the staff helpful. The only bad thing I can say about the place is that other meals/snacks were over priced and not very good in the bar area.

Recommended byTfromAmerican in Germany

Guest rating  10.0
Posted on   19/11/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Would go back again

The hotel was very clean, the breakfast was very good, and the location was GREAT!! Service in the lounge was EXTREMELY slow. Other than that we were very happy with the hotel, and would stay there again.

Recommended byPfromGermany

Guest rating  10.0
Posted on   26/09/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Excellent but

Ask for a room with a view when you book. I had a blacked out window. No Vodafone network signal in building. Hotel air conditioning was noisy. Not too bad, once I had worked out how to switch it off in my room. But that was at 4am.

Recommended byRfromBristol

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