The Royal Horseguards, London

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

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Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

River View Room 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

River View Room 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Waterloo Suite

  • 904 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Royal Horseguards Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 710.00 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Apartment Suite

  • 797 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Library Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tower Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 721 sq ft
  • River view
  • 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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

King Room with River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, The Royal Horseguards, London is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as National Gallery and Churchill War Rooms. This 282-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westminster Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • London Eye - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

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

Riverwalk hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of The Royal Horseguards, London enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 49-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels. Memory foam beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Free minibar items, espresso makers, and laptop-compatible safes are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

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 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 center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 23.50 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Royal Horseguards, London?

The Royal Horseguards, London offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Horseguards, London on Aug 24, 2025 start from $250.83, excluding 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 is there to do near The Royal Horseguards, London?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, and London Eye. You'll also find Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Royal Horseguards, London?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does The Royal Horseguards, London have a casino on the premises?

No, The Royal Horseguards, London doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Royal Horseguards, London?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Royal Horseguards, London a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a memory foam mattress and a late night room service menu in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Does The Royal Horseguards, London have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Royal Horseguards, London have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Horseguards, London serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at One Twenty One Two.

Will The Royal Horseguards, London allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Royal Horseguards, London though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Horseguards, London?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Royal Horseguards, London?

The closest major airport to The Royal Horseguards, London is London City Airport (LCY), which is 8.6 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17 mi away (50-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Royal Horseguards, London?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Horseguards, London.

Does The Royal Horseguards, London have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at The Royal Horseguards, London if that's in your vacation plans.

The Royal Horseguards, London Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1133 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1641 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

Charles, Clearwater

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Beautiful property, friendly and helpful staff. Elevators were a downer. Only 2 elevators and 1 elevator would not go to my floor. Long waits for the 1 elevator
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kellan

Liked: Staff & service
My room faced the garden and it was LOUD til late night hours due hotel’s restaurant patio, garden activities, and a docked party boat in the river. Elevator was VERY slow and became a running joke amongst the guests I encountered. My room was stuck at 82 degrees Fahrenheit, and had to open the windows at night to become somewhat comfortable. Bed was on wheels and was super sensitive - I sat on it and it moved about 2 feet sideways. Maintenance had to remove them because there were no brakes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Terveer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are always excellent here. The food in room service was great. We love staying in this hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, one block from Embankment Underground station but very quiet neighborhood. One block walk to shops/restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After a long and tiring journey, we finally arrived at The Royal Horseguards. I had called a month in advance to request a change to my reservation, but unfortunately, there was a miscommunication between Expedia and the hotel, and the change was not properly recorded. Thankfully, Jenny at the front desk — part of the wonderful team at The Royal Horseguards — stepped in and did everything she could to help. Her determination and willingness to assist were truly outstanding. Due to the mistake made by Expedia, we almost had no place to stay during Easter Weekend, but thanks to Jenny and Manager Amin, the issue was resolved, and we were not left without accommodations. Not only did they fix the issue, but they also kindly sent champagne and desserts to our room while we waited about an hour for everything to be finalized — a thoughtful touch that turned a stressful situation into a memorable experience. Thank you, Jenny! We truly appreciate everything you did for us. We look forward to seeing you again soon and will be calling the hotel directly to make all of our future bookings!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, with a huge beautiful green space adjacent, our room was large, comfortable, big windows, nice linen, towels. Restaurant had a great breakfast buffet. Hotel staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Hotel has watercolour postcards of the hotel available and they will stamp and mail them for you! Perves the doorman was always cheerfully friendly and Eliesier was outstanding as a concierge!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

EB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was musty probably due to age. It was also very hot. We had problem with ac and they didn’t fix. Bellmen were fantastic and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the service which was provided to us during our stay. Pervez was beyond amazing. He anticipated our needs with a smile and impeccable service. Absolutely adored him! The location was perfect for the destinations we wanted to experience. We will stay there again in the future. 💛
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

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

10/10 Excellent

James, White Plains

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Enes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience at The Royal Horseguards. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The hotel is located in a perfect area—everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. The included breakfast buffet was very good, and a nice surprise was that the mini bar in the room was free. The only downside was that, like many European and Asian hotels, there wasn’t a fan or window in the bathroom. Other than that, everything was excellent. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very friendly & helpful. Pervez was the doorman & was extremely kind. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent on arrival and throughout stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great spot but the hotel and the rooms could use a refresh.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Great Stay

For the moment of arrival the checkin out, the hotel staff were brilliant. Very welcoming and accommodating as we arrived early (10:30am) - expecting simply to drop our bags off - instead they swapped us to a room that was ready with a better view so we could get settled in. The doorman was class, top guy who set the tone for the stay. Breakfast was also great plenty of choice as you’d expect but we were particularly pleased with the quality of the cooked food- for us it was all cooked as we liked it. The location for us was brilliant as we were going to the Lyceum theatre to watch the lion king and then into town to eat at a local steak house. So everything was super easy to get too as the Embankment tube station is 3/4min walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel and very well located .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic concierge and door service, clean rooms, good breakfast and dinner. Overall wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

stephen mark

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Feeling disappointed

For a 5 star hotel we were disappointed, it seemed very disjointed where staff in breakfast just sat you down and that was it.day 3 we discovered there was a breakfast menu and not only buffet, in all fairness when I ordered eggs Benedict they were fantastic. We sat in the bar on 2 of our 4 nights and it really felt that we were not wanted there, on both occasions left after a short period. Location fantastic. Evening restaurant menu limited but what we had was good. Shame the couple sitting next to us were not staying in the hotel were paying half the price of the evening meal (groupon voucher)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025