$227 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 28, 2013

The Royal Horseguards

5 stars
2 Whitehall Court, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2EJ
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.5
out of 5
46 reviews
Worth the cost & great location

We stayed 5 nights here then switched to a smaller boutique hotel for the last 3 days of our... See full review

  • Widow traveler
  • Apr 7, 2013
Royal Horseguards -- London

We were very pleased with the Royal Horseguards, and will stay there again on our next trip to London. See full review

  • Toddy's Dad
  • Feb 27, 2013
Charm, elegance and comfort on the banks of the River Thames

The unique blend of 21st century and Victorian decor makes The Royal Horseguards an attraction in itself. Conveniently located near to some of London's most popular attractions, this charming 5-star hotel is the perfect choice for guests travelling for business or leisure. Features of the hotel include a fitness center and an executive lounge. Guests are provided with an elegant dining experience in the hotel's restaurant, which offers a variety of dishes. The hotel also offers a selection of cocktails, which are served in the Equus Bar.

3 Reasons to Stay:
  • Excellent location, with easy access to London's major attractions, including Trafalgar Square and the River Thames

  • Fully equipped modern fitness center located on-site

  • Wide range of guest services offered, including a limousine service and wireless Internet (fees apply)

The Royal Horseguards Rooms

The Royal Horseguards offers spacious guestrooms and suites, all with elegant decor and furnishings and modern amenities. Rooms consist of Standard Single and Double Rooms, Deluxe Double Rooms, Executive Double Rooms and King Suites. All rooms and suites are equipped with an en-suite bathroom with heated flooring, televisions, a minibar, self-controlled temperature system, complimentary wireless internet and tea and coffee-making facilities. A work desk is included in some rooms for the convenience of business guests. For spectacular panoramic views of London and its attractions, guests can opt for an Executive King Room with View, which offers a spacious en-suite bathroom with extra amenities such as bath products and vanity boxes. King Suites are ideal for guests requiring extra space and offer a separate living room area. Some King Suites offer views of the River Thames. Non-smoking rooms and room with disabled access are available upon request.

Things to Do:
  • Charing Cross Station (located just steps from the Royal Horseguards)

  • Trafalgar Square (0.3 mi/0.4 km)

  • The London Eye (0.4 mi/0.6 km))

  • Houses of Parliament (0.6 mi/0.9 km)

  • Covent Garden (0.6 mi/0.9 km)

  • Buckingham Palace (1 mi/1.6 km)

  • West End (1.6 mi/2.5 km)

Policies and fees
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

The Royal Horseguards Rooms

Standard Twin
Our Standard Twin rooms offer the utmost in comfort and style with some extra touches that are uniquely Guoman, including state-of-the-art technology, iPod docking stations with Bose surround sound, 32" plasma, flat screen TV's in both the bedroom and bathroom, complimentary WiFi, room safe large enough to accommodate a laptop, Egyptian cotton bed linen, complimentary bathrobes and slippers, Elemis bath products and Tea/coffee facilities with an exquisite and varied choice, an array of magazines to suit all tastes, still & sparkling waters and mini bars with the ideal selection. The rooms measure up to 28 sq metres. Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests.
Standard Double
Elegantly decorated in a genuinely British style, measuring up to 300 sq feet. Our Standard Double rooms propose specially designed, extremely comfortable, Queen size beds, a fully equipped Business desk, plus state-of-the-art in-room technology from dual voltage sockets to suite a global clientele, complimentary Wi-Fi, excellent entertainment facilities from an iPod docking station, Bose surround system and flat screen TV's in both room and bathrooms. Attention to detail is throughout, from wall safes, in built power sockets, to beautiful Elemis beauty products, a complete bathroom vanity case through to home comforts such as Tea/coffee facilities with an exquisite and varied choice, array of magazines to suit all tastes, still & sparkling waters and mini bars with the ideal selection. Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests.
Deluxe Double
Proposing a variety of views over London, the Deluxe Doubles, measuring up to 28sqm/300sq ft offer everything from the tailor made business desks, with all the latest in-room facilities, large wall fixed plasma screens, 3 different voltage sockets to suit the global luxury traveller, IPod docking stations and Bose surround sound system and are all fully Wi-Fi equipped. The En-suite bathroom matches the bedroom perfectly from heated towel rails, heated flooring, vanity boxes and luxurious Elemis beauty products, through to the separate plasma TVs in all bathrooms. Practical home comforts are never far away, from room safes with in built power sockets, casual seating, wide choice of lifestyle magazines, sparkling and still water, one's own Tea/Filter Coffee luxury selection, even iced filled buckets at turndown. Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests.
Executive Double
Executive bedrooms, many of which are King bedded, measuring up to 34sqm/370 sq ft. Large en-suite bathrooms, many with separate shower stalls, under floor heating, heated towel rails, TVs in bath area or shower stall, vanity boxes and luxurious Elemis Beauty products are ideal for couples, small families and long stay guests. The rooms offer everything from the tailor made business desks, with all the latest in-room facilities, large wall fixed plasma screens, 3 different voltage sockets to suit the global luxury traveller, IPod docking stations+ Bose surround sound system, superbly stocked mini bars, large wall safes with built in power sockets, as well as all being fully Wi-Fi equipped. Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests.
Executive King River View
Stunning views over the key sites of London. The King bedded bedrooms, with their Egyptian cotton duvets and colourful bed spreads, measure up to 37sqm/400 sq ft. The additional space, including a separate casual seating area, enhances the overall stay experience, whether for work or for relaxation. Large en-suite bathrooms, many with to wash basins, separate shower stall, under floor heating, heated towel rails, TVs in bath area or shower stall, vanity boxes and luxurious Elemis Beauty products are perfect. Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests.
Suite
The Suites at The Royal Horseguards have been individually designed, to provide a unique and luxurious hotel experience. The bathrooms have separate baths and showers, and are lavishly stocked with luxury toiletries. And with our customary attention to detail. Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Fitness center or spa
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
24 hour room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Currency exchange
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

51.5061 -0.1243
Area served
Whitehall, Westminster and Embankment
Nearby airports
Heathrow Gatwick City Airport Stanstead
Area description
Located on the banks of the River Thames, The Royal Horseguards is adjacent to Embankment Underground Station and a short stroll from Charing Cross and Waterloo Main Line Stations. Centrally located for many of the tourist attractions including the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Theatre Land.

Nearby points of interest

  • Charing Cross station: 0.2 mi
  • Admiralty Arch: 0.2 mi
  • Trafalgar Square: 0.2 mi
  • National Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Adelphi Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • London Eye: 0.3 mi
  • Royal Festival Hall: 0.3 mi
  • Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum: 0.3 mi
  • London Aquarium: 0.4 mi
  • Big Ben: 0.4 mi
  • Courtauld Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Hayward Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Leicester Square: 0.4 mi
  • Shakespeare's Globe: 0.4 mi
  • Charing Cross station: 0.2 mi
  • Admiralty Arch: 0.2 mi
  • Trafalgar Square: 0.2 mi
  • National Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Adelphi Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • London Eye: 0.3 mi
  • Royal Festival Hall: 0.3 mi
  • Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum: 0.3 mi
  • London Aquarium: 0.4 mi
  • Big Ben: 0.4 mi
  • Courtauld Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Hayward Gallery: 0.4 mi
  • Leicester Square: 0.4 mi
  • Shakespeare's Globe: 0.4 mi
  • Transport Museum: 0.4 mi
  • St James's Park: 0.4 mi
  • Waterloo station: 0.5 mi
  • Houses of Parliament: 0.5 mi
  • London Chinatown: 0.5 mi
  • Lyceum Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Shaftesbury Avenue: 0.5 mi
  • Aldwych Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Florence Nightingale Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Piccadilly Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Royal Opera House: 0.6 mi
  • Cutty Sark: 0.6 mi
  • London Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Westminster: 0.7 mi
  • Regent Street: 0.7 mi
  • Soho: 0.7 mi
  • Piccadilly: 0.7 mi
  • Temple church: 0.8 mi
  • London Astoria: 0.8 mi
  • Queen`s Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Dominion Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Buckingham Palace: 0.9 mi
  • British Museum: 0.9 mi
  • London Palladium: 0.9 mi
  • Imperial War Museum: 1 mi
  • Victoria Palace Theatre: 1 mi
  • Photographers Gallery: 1 mi
  • Oxford Circus: 1 mi
  • Fleet Street: 1 mi
  • Royal Mews: 1 mi

Dining

Equus Bar
As part of our refurbishment, we've completely transformed our bar and lounge area to create the new Equus Bar. With its eclectic fabrics and decor, it recreates the 'gentlemen's club' atmosphere of the hotel's past, and celebrates our rich history with a range of contemporary cocktails named after famous former guests, including the George Bernard Shaw, Lord Kitchener, Winston Churchill and William Gladstone. The Equus Bar menu also includes an extensive selection of non-alcoholic drinks, including our Equus Cola, home-made to a secret recipe, traditional fresh Lemonade, Ginger Beer, Lychee Lemonade and Green Tea Cooler. The bar also serves bar food and light meals
One Twenty One Two
For almost 80 years, The Royal Horseguards had the Metropolitan Police as neighbours. They moved to new headquarters in 1967, but we've never forgotten them - or their famous telephone number, Whitehall 1212, which gives our One Twenty One Two Restaurant its name. Winner of two coveted AA Rosette awards for culinary excellence, One Twenty One Two attracts discriminating diners from around the world. With its inviting piano bar, innovative menus, fine wines and exemplary service, it represents the very best in contemporary dining. For smaller parties, we have the adjoining Terrace Room, which provides delightful views over the Thames.
The Terrace
Enjoy a drink or a meal on our outdoor Terrace, with the extravagant exterior of The Royal Horseguards - inspired, it's said, by the chateaux of France - providing a stunning backdrop for your mid-morning snack or your Champagne Afternoon Tea.
The Lounge
The Lounge at The Royal Horseguards serves tea and coffee all day, as well as light meals including our famous High Tea in the afternoon. An ideal stopping-off point at any time of day.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
There are few venues in London as prestigious as One Whitehall Place. Our dedicated meetings and events facilities, adjacent to and connecting with The Royal Horseguards, One Whitehall Place offers you truly palatial space, comfort and atmosphere. With its high ceilings, grand marble staircase, glittering chandeliers and spectacular views over the River Thames and the London Eye, it's a magnificent setting for weddings - four of our rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies - and events demanding a sense of opulence and theatre. Luxury London business & meetings facilities Our largest space is the dramatic Gladstone Library. An extravagant Victorian ballroom retaining a wealth of unique original features, which can accommodate up to 250 guests. We also have several large Suites, plus further meeting and event rooms suitable for board and team meetings, training sessions, presentations, interviews and private dining.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (46)

Ratings and reviews for The Royal Horseguards

Overall score

4.5 / 5
46 out of 46
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.8
Value:
3.9

91% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Portland, OR
Jul 20, 2008

room needs air conditioning--great location

Great location on the underground Embangment station and close to many areas interest--one can easily walk. Breakfast overpriced and room needs air conditioning, but our floor is to be remodeled next year. Will stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Close to the theate district, the National museum, government offices anmd many sites of interest.

Review of The Royal Horseguards

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Boston, MA
Sep 22, 2007

My review of Royal Horseguards, A Thistle Hotel

Although the hotel was lovely and the accomodations were very nice. The breakfast bouffet was excellent and the small business center was a welcome feature.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
2
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

The hotel is located in the premier shopping district and a short block to the Encampment tube station.

Review of The Royal Horseguards

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
May 14, 2007

Location Loacation

Our stay at the Royal Horsegaurds was pleasent and the Hotel is very well maintaioned and very well located. It is 1 block to a tube stop and walking distance to Buckingham Palace (3/4 of a mile) and close to the London attractions The hotel is also located in a safe neighborhoood. You can exchange money on site and the room was standard for a European room in size and had all the usuall amenities including mini bar I would stay there again and recommend it to a friend

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There are several pubs near by for more inexpensive meals

Review of The Royal Horseguards

Reviewer score

5
Polar
Espoo
May 2, 2013

Loistava

Hotellissa näkyi että se on 5 tähden arvoinen, sijainniltaan loistava. Löysimme sen Ebookersilta todella sopivaan paketti hintaan, muuten ei olisi ollut varaa.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Royal Horseguards

Reviewer score

5
Christine und Familie
Greifensee, schweiz
May 1, 2013

Fantastisches Hotel

Gut gelegenes Centrales Hotel. ca. 3 Minuten zur nächsten U-Bahnsation. Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Werden das nächste Mal wieder in diesem Hotel absteigen.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Royal Horseguards

Reviewer score

4
Individualreisende
Schweiz
May 1, 2013

Komfortables Hotel an zentraler Lage

Geeignet für Geschäftsreisende oder Besuchende mit dem Anspruch an eine schöne, saubere und im modernen englischen Stil gehaltene Unterkunft. Sehr bequeme Betten. Sehr freundliches Personal, grundsätzlich ruhige Zimmer mit Ausnahme von gut hörbaren Geräuschen auf dem Korridor.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Royal Horseguards

Reviewer score

5
Pekka S
Helsinki
Apr 29, 2013

Tasokas, sijainniltaan hyvä

The Royal horseguards on sijainniltaan erinomainen, jos arvostukset suuntautuvat enemmän yhteiskuntaan kuin Sohon viihteeseen ja ostoksiin.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Royal Horseguards

Reviewer score

5
Jeanne Roskilde
Roskilde
Apr 9, 2013

Fantastisk hotel

Det er et hotel som lever op til standarden, personalet er super hjælpsomme. Værelserne er dejlige, havde udsigt ud over Themsen. Vil klart anbefalde dette hotel til andre. Næste gang vi skal til London vil vi bo der igen. Beliggenheden er også fortrinlig, tæt på undergrund.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Royal Horseguards

Reviewer score

5
Tabuschka
Zürich, Schweiz
Apr 8, 2013

Wunderschönes Cityhotel

Wir waren 3 Nächte in diesem top Hotel. Für 50£ pro Nacht haben wir ein Upgradeangebot angenommen und bekamen eine Suite mit einer fantastischen Aussicht auf das London Eye. Die Ausstattung des Zimmers lies kein Wunsch offen. Wir kommen gerne wieder in dises Hotel bei unserem nächsten Aufenthalt in London!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Underground Station Embankment in 2 Gehminuten erreichbar.

Review of The Royal Horseguards

Reviewer score

5
hpch
Nodeland
Mar 12, 2013

Anbefales

fine rom, god frokus, ligger sentralt til. Vil absulutt anbefale dette hotellet.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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