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The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
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A bar with a green patterned bar top, a gold bar counter, and a gold chair.
A restaurant with a spiral staircase, dining tables set with glassware, and a bookshelf in the background.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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1 Vandon Street, Westminster, London, England, SW1H 0AH
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Westminster Abbey
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪73 min drive‬
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A neatly made bed with white linens and three pillows in black, beige, and gray.

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Horsbrugh Residence)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Bondfield Residence)

  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a round mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a dark blue headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, gold fixtures, and marble walls.

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Summerskill Residence)

  • 92 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dining area with a table and chairs, a painting on the wall, and a hanging light fixture.

Room, 3 Bedrooms (The Astor Residence)

  • 117 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a brick-patterned wall, a round mirror, a bedside table with a phone, a small nightstand, and a bed with multiple pillows.

Room, 2 Bedrooms (The Wintringham Residence)

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Bedroom (The Copeland Residence)

A modern living room with a round dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a round ottoman.

Room, 1 Bedroom (The Copeland Residence)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV displaying a digital interface.

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a bedside table with a vase, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dark upholstered headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room (The Guardsman)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

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 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.

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 like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like 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 grocery shopping service, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the area's walkability
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for free
  • 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 grocery shopping service.

This 5-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy 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. Open daily.
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.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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: 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

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 at 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. 485 out of 593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 593 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and location to stay! Got the best London experience location and service wise as a guest of The Guardsman. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tadas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cozy hotel, not big, no big crowds just very cozy with excellent service!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and service 5 stars!! Top notch
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clem room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and lovely room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel! I loved it. Service was fantastic especially at check in. Room was spotless, quiet area and great transport links nearby. Completely perfect :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Guardsman is in an excellent location short walk to Westminster Abbey & Parliament. Lovely decor, comfortable beds, very nice staff. Many restaurants nearby, best was Buckingham Arms pub around the corner, fabulous food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, and very helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, high end finishes, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Speed of requests
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great Location & Clean Hotel

Great location and clean hotel! The hotel is close to Westminster and Buckingham Palace. The staff is welcoming and easy check-in process. Highly recommend checking out this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with welcoming staff. I would highly recommend dining or stopping by for a cocktail at The Guardsman Hotel & Residences.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely welcome at reception. Room very well appointed and immaculately maintained. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Fantastic location. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another nice stay at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel with great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Jenar

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
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10/10 Excellent

Romarico

The Guardsman is a hidden gem among five star hotels. It’s in the middle of Westminster is almost
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely be staying again if ever in London.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic lovely cosy clean modern hotel and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Super hotell

Super location, very nice hotell and the room was Sweet! Anna the receptionist delivered excellent service ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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