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The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Buckingham Palace

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Bondfield Two Bedroom Residence

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, St. James Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Westminster Abbey
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Horsbrugh Residence, 2 bedrooms

Horsbrugh Residence, 2 bedrooms

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

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The Bondfield Two Bedroom Residence

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, 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
Heated bathroom floor
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Summerskill Residence, 2 bedrooms | Bathroom

Summerskill Residence, 2 bedrooms

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

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Astor Residence, 3 bedrooms

Astor Residence, 3 bedrooms

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

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The Wintringham Two Bedroom Residence

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

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Copeland Residence, 1 bedroom | Room amenity

Copeland Residence, 1 bedroom

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

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Single Room

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Queen 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
Heated bathroom floor
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Guardsman

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
Heated bathroom floor
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Westminster Abbey. Highlights at this 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 Victoria Station Travel Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • St. James Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Green Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Westminster Abbey - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big Ben - 12 min walk - 1.0 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

  • ‪The Old Star - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Victoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St. Ermin's Tea Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caxton Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Guardsman Hotel and Residences

Luxury hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Buckingham Palace
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

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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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
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.
  • 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. 457 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 553 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rafael

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guang Wu

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highty recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIMPIO J

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

That’s a no brainer!

Amazed. Everything is brand new on this hotel. Very high end. Staff is super friendly. Neighborhood is very walkable. I will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I am not used to having to pay a security deposit against meal or bar charges incurred during the stay, but I am told that is the thing these days. On the other hand, it was promptly refunded when we checked out.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Witney

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The service provided at this hotel was disappointing. The staff never picks up the phone and no one is at the front desk at night to provide assistance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amrita

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel in a great location. It is close to shops, restaurants and many attractions. The staff was attentive and friendly. My room and the shower were small but it was sufficient for one person. It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
terrific
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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