The Royal Horseguards, London

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near National Gallery

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Exterior
Reception
Exterior detail
Ballroom
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
2 Whitehall Court, London, England, SW1A 2EJ
  • London Eye
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Westminster Abbey
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

River View Room 1 Double Bed

  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

River View Room 1 King Bed

  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Waterloo Suite

  • River view
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Royal Horseguards Suite

  • River view
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Apartment Suite

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Library Suite

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tower Suite

  • River view
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

London

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find National Gallery and Churchill War Rooms. London Eye and Houses of Parliament are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • London Eye - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Ben - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Westminster Abbey - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Embankment Station - 3 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 5 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raffles London at the OWO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Clarence - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sherlock Holmes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tattershall Castle - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Royal Horseguards, London

4-star Victorian hotel near National Gallery
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 13 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Royal Horseguards, London.

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 282 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1884
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Horseguards, London offers 282 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Ukrainian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25 per person

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 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, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

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The Royal Horseguards, London Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 899 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1321 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time! Stamatios was very nice and friendly and gave us a lot of information on the history of the hotel. Pervez was really excited to help us out and he was amazing as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel is a great position that is walkable to Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Parliament Square and Horse Guards (of course). This was our second time at this hotel (with 5 years between) and it was just as good as the first trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel with its traditional charm.The breakfast was excellent,the room had a beautiful view of the river and the staff we met were particularly warm from the welcome and goodbye from Perves,the porter to the breakfast service and conversation from Gustavo.Both are a real asset to this hotel which certainly made returning for us a must on our next return to London.Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorieann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic from start to finish. Superior service and understated elegance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a traditional hotel and situated next to the River Thames. Rooms were adequate with underfloor heating in the well equipped bathroom. We were on Floor 8 and the walk to the room from the lobby was over 5 minutes even if the slow lifts were available. Staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is close to Underground and other transport links. Good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shocker
Various issues….general condition of property, we had a tv that turned itself off and on which was reported within a couple of hours but not resolved, after 1st night the media box set itself a 6am alarm and then kept going off. Very noisy and certain members of staff rude, unpleasant and dismissive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preeti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing place to stay in the heart of London. The rooms and bathrooms were so specious and staff were so wonderful and helpful. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All round excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fabulous ! So elegant! Decorated beautifully for Christmas staff were wonderful. Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for central London
Excellent location, friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommend a garden or river view room. Beds are comfortable and rooms spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff, very comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maerita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Heating in room didn’t work well during the night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Horseguard Hotel was an excellent choice! The service was outstanding. We upgraded to the River View and was so pleased with the view of The Thames River and city lights outside our window. Everything from the bed linens, shower/tub combo, heated bathroom floor, bar on-site to the wonderful doorman Parzez! We walked to the National Gallery in less than 6 minutes. So location was just right! What a beautifully restored hotel in the City of Westminister. I look forward to a return trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024