The Royal Horseguards, London

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Reception
Exterior
View from room
Ballroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$555
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

River View Room 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

River View Room 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Waterloo Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
  • River view
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Royal Horseguards Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
  • River view
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Apartment Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Library Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tower Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
  • River view
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room with River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

King Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Waterloo Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Horseguards Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

The Apartment Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Library Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

King Room with River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

London

The Royal Horseguards, London puts you in the heart of London, within just a 10-minute stroll of National Gallery and Churchill War Rooms. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The fine-dining restaurant, One Twenty One Two, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. 3229 square feet (300 square metres) of event facilities include 13 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel include London Eye and Houses of Parliament.

What's nearby

  • Big Ben - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Westminster Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • London Eye - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Riverwalk hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 13 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, 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
  • Conference 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 members are 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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 23.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Equus Bar
  • One Twenty One Two
  • The Lounge
  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • 3,229 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1884
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with satellite channels

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.

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: from approximately GBP 23.50 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 on-site 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 all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Horseguards, London?

The Royal Horseguards, London offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Horseguards, London?

As of 24 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Horseguards, London on 30 May 2025 start from AU$554.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes The Royal Horseguards, London a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Royal Horseguards, London.

Does The Royal Horseguards, London serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors can't get enough of the buffet breakfast here! Offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Horseguards, London?

No, The Royal Horseguards, London does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Horseguards, London?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Horseguards, London?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Horseguards, London?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Royal Horseguards, London Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1000 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1447 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

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, food was great service was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location for work area requirement.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Birthday getaway

Excellant location, lovely hotel, large clean room, staff had excellent customer service abd went out of their way to make our stay lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely going back!

Beautiful hotel and centrally located... walking distance to Buckingham Palace and we saw the changing of the guard. The hotel is lovely and room overlooked the Thames river. Lots of nice extras like the fridge food and drink were complimentary. I would absolutely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated hotel just steps away from Trafalgar Square and the government area. The staff were very helpful for the most part, despite a delay in checking in. The room was clean and comfortable and my only complaint is the wacky lighting system that we never figured out--seemed like you had to have all the lights on or none at all. Expensive food options in the hotel, but you are near lots of other dining options as well.

8/10 Good

Ylyssa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at a beautiful hotel. The staff was exceptional. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon Denise Nickens, APO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very roomy very well located excellent property. The only thing I wish they had was a gift shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not quite as special as it used to be. This was my fifth time staying here, most recently before this was November 2023 when we stayed for my daughters birthday. This stay was for my son’s birthday. Previously we were offered a complimentary upgrade and the hotel left a small cake in the room, there was nothing this time despite contacting them ahead of time (I understand upgrades are not always possible). On our last stay there was a fully stocked complimentary mini bar, with cola, crisps, chocolate bars and water… this time there were only two small bottles of water with three of us in the room. This really made the last visit special, especially when you consider the price of a room… it was still the usual excellent service, food and really fantastic staff, but these little touches do take the edge off it and would push me to look for a slightly more economical option next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

scott w

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the underground, alot to do within walking distance. The Sunday breakfast buffet was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Perez for making me feel like a 5-star guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Amenities
This was the coldest hotel room we had ever stayed in , we asked for Someone to come and sort the heating out, 2 days in a row , no one ever came , when we were checking out I complained and got , sorry but we have been having issues with the heating for a while . If we had been told that when we were checking in we would never have stayed there . Especially as it was winter time which made it worse
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Very dated and in need of upgrading. Taps in room were rusty and shower was Luke warm at best. Bathroom was very dated. Staff were friendly. Hotel has so much potential and location is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Neall

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed, will not be going back

Booked The Apartment Suite for a 4 night break for my partner’s birthday, when we arrived we were given The Library Suite and told it was an upgrade, when it clearly wasn’t. We had booked The Apartment Suite as it had a separate bedroom with a closable door as our sleep patterns vary. After complaining I was shown The Royal Horseguards Suite, it also does not have a closable door and like The Library Suite has an open balcony over the living room, not suitable. We checked the Hotels app and The Tower Suite was available for the first night and we were given that instead, which is an upgrade, we could then move to The Apartment Suite a day later, which apparently had been double booked on the “system”. Not a great start to a break and meant we didn’t unpack until the second day. The lie about the upgrade to The Library Suite really jarred. Once we got into the The Apartment Suite it was fine, they are looking a little tired and have “old” tech connections nowadays. The shower pressure isn’t great with the hand shower head pointless given said pressure. Cleanliness is good. The one bright spot being the doormen, especially Parvez I think his name badge spelt. We’d stayed before at The Royal Horseguards and returned due to the good impression first time around, sadly that impression is now tainted, we will not be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in London. I’m definitely staying here next time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Autumn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decently clean, good location, good views from our room (garden view room), great service. The bed was queen size but it was two smaller beds pushed together, which left a small “canyon” between the two. Wish there was a fan in the bathroom also. Also wish the walls were thicker, lots of noises from other guests and from what I assume to be machinery near us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hartley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only down side was the room, it was a premium river view, but was very tired with a number of small niggling faults. For such a premium hotel, and price, the room let the side down badly. I would be unlikely to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025