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1,828 reviews

The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

1 Vandon Street Westminster, London, SW1H 0AH, United Kingdom

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Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts, a 5-star retreat in London. Located in Westminster at 1 Vandon Street Westminster, it sits about 0.8mi from the city center.

Amenities span pet-friendly (free), restaurant, free wifi, room service, shuttle service (extra charges), air conditioning, bar, terrace, soundproof rooms, 24-hour front desk, kitchen, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessible, patio, kitchenware, kitchenette, elevator, kids' meals (extra charges), bathtub, balcony, free toiletries, upper floors accessible by elevator, and soundproof.

With 1,828 reviews, this hotel has earned plenty of traveler love, and prices start from $404.

On-site dining centers the British flavor at The Dining Room, offering British cuisine for meals in a refined setting. A stylish bar and a terrace provide spots to unwind after a day of exploring Westminster. Pets are welcome with no extra charges, and the stay includes free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and soundproof rooms for a peaceful night. Comfort is round the clock with air conditioning and non-smoking rooms, and easy access is ensured by an elevator, with shuttle service available for an extra fee.

A range of two- and three-bedroom options suits families and groups, from compact suites to expansive residences. Examples include the Horsbrugh Suite, a 2-bedroom layout around 506 square feet accommodating 2 adults and 1 child with two Queen beds; the Summerskill Suite, a 990-square-foot 2-bedroom with two Queen beds; the Astor Suite, a 3-bedroom 1259-square-foot layout with a sofa bed and two Queen beds; the Bondfield Suite, a 2-bedroom 1066-square-foot option; the Copeland Suite, a 1-bedroom 431-square-foot layout with a Queen bed; and a large Apartment accommodating up to 10 adults and 6 children with two Queen beds. Other choices include the Wintringham Suite (2-bedroom, 819 sqft) and the Astor Residence (3 Bedroom).

Payment is accepted via Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Maestro; cash is not accepted. Shuttle service is available for an additional charge. The property sits about 0.8mi from central London, placing Westminster within easy reach for sightseeing, and several accommodations feature kitchens, kitchenette facilities, and kitchenware for added convenience.

Closest airports

London City Airport

8.3mi

London Heathrow Airport

13.9mi

London Gatwick Airport

23.8mi

Luton Airport

27.8mi

London Stansted Airport

31.1mi

Most popular amenities

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Patio

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Bathtub

Balcony

Free toiletries

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Soundproof

Rooms

The Horsbrugh Two-Bedroom Suite in The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

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Horsbrugh Suite, 2 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

505 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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This suite features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The kitchen has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This suite is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

The Summerskill Two-Bedroom Suite in The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

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Summerskill Suite, 2 Bedroom

2 Queen Size Beds

990 sqft

City view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This suite is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.

The Astor Three-Bedroom Suite in The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

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Astor Suite, 3 Bedroom

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

1260 sqft

City view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This suite is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a dining area. The unit offers 3 beds.

Single Room in The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

15 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Minibar

Coffee machine

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This single room is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.

The Copeland One-Bedroom Suite in The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

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Copeland Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Wifi

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This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This wheelchair accessible suite features air conditioning, a seating area with a TV and a toilet with grab rails. The unit offers 1 bed.

The Guardsman in The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

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Guardsman

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

Minibar

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The spacious double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room in The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Minibar

Coffee machine

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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Double Room in The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

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Superior Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Minibar

Coffee machine

+

More details

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

Executive Double Room in The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Executive Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Minibar

Coffee machine

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More details

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Wintringham Suite, 2 Bedroom

820 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Minibar

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More details

This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This suite is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

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Bondfield Suite, 2 Bedroom

1065 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Minibar

+

More details

This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. A kitchen fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave is available for cooking and storing food. This suite is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

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Guardsman, 1 Bed

290 sqft

Minibar

Tea/Coffee maker

Wheelchair accessible

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More details

The spacious double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest reviews

8.9

1,828 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Janet

10

July 2025

Booking in was smooth and civilised - we were offered a seat and a cold drink as soon as we walked through the door. Excellent staff. Smart decor and convenient location. Beds were very comfortable with lovely linen and shower was great!

Just one small thing - the green light on the ceiling was very bright - it lights up the whole room when it's dark. I really struggle to sleep if I cannot get the room dark. I realise it is probably on the smoke alarm and a safety issue but a small cowl around the light would stop it shining directly into the eyes of someone in the bed and reduce the light level in the room at night without covering it completely.

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Kristina

10

October 2023

We stayed in The Guardsman room where we had a luxurious stay. The bedroom was beautiful and very comfortable, our bathroom was wonderful with a rainfall shower and a gorgeous bath! We were able to slide the doors back that separated the bath to our bedroom which enabled us to have a lovely bath and watch a film at the same time! Breakfast was brilliant, very tasty and filling, with everything cooked to a high standard. Staff were always on hand to help in anyway they could and gave great service. I would definitely recommend a stay here if you'd like to spend a few days exploring London.

The only thing negative I could say about our room is that the mini bar prices were quite high but that is always to be expected!

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Tamir

9.1

June 2024

Room facilities were very modern and techy. Design was in good taste. There were little touches that showed that the hotel is not sparing on the small details.

The room was very small with almost no closet space. It was a one night stay so it was not so bad. But if I had to manage in this room for a longer stay, I'm not sure how I could manage comfortably.

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Bnecjo

8.2

September 2023

Breakfast very good indeed - possibly the best Eggs Benedict I've ever eaten! The wait staff seemed a little bamboozled with 15 covers in on one morning though when orders were mixed up, items forgotten etc. They were very lovely though. Zoe on reception was a highlight - so warm & helpful. Can't fault the location with the QE2 convention centre a 5-10min walk away, reasonable restaurants within easy access plus shopping centre only 5 mins walk away if you've forgotten any essentials. The room facilities were excellent and I thought the handwritten note on my room on arrival was a very thoughtful touch.

A bit of a mess with the billing of my account ending up with being double charged, which caused me some trouble. No response to my email to Reservations was disappointing.

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Rachel

10

June 2025

Everything about this hotel is simply stunning, relaxing, luxurious and everything is catered for. The team are amazing and so attentive, the detail around the hotel and in the rooms, such as touch pad controls, heating, A/C, mini bar area and finishing touches were very well thought out. Bed was super comfy, pillows too, we actually looked to see which ones they were! Breakfast was nice and although the drinks were cold they quickly made fresh ones when we mentioned it. Just a perfect stay!

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Alexander

10

July 2025

Guys, you really have a great hotel. Your staff is truly exceptional — friendly, helpful, and professional. I really appreciated how I was treated. Thank you for that. But there’s a big “but.” Why do you consider a room with almost no windows suitable for guests? A hole in the wall facing a pipe doesn’t count as a window. Is this the kind of room you give to your special guests? Or does everyone who books through Booking.com get this kind of “bonus”? If that’s your standard, then sadly, it doesn’t match the high level of service your team provides. Honestly, it felt like I was staying in a storage room rather than a guest room. Thankfully, your staff did their best to make up for it.

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Zafirah

10

January 2025

Celebrated my birthday, postgrad graduation, my partner's graduation, and our anniversary here and I am so happy we chose this place. Lovely, quiet location steps away from Buckingham Palace and St James's Park. Lovely, friendly staff and very very clean, which I love. I also really like the lobby - it's small, intimate, and non-intimidating. It just feels like coming home (to your own luxury apartment) rather than going to a hotel

The restaurant was under reservation so the room service/in-room dining was very limited. My partner and I love room service so wish we could have had more options

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Anonymous

9.1

June 2025

This is a super nice hotel with a location that is absolutely ideal for London - you can walk to enjoy everything from shopping to parks to sites (Buckingham Palace a mere minute away) or the tube is just round the corner for anything slightly further way. Its small and personal, super friendly and completely welcoming. Rooms are small but have everything you need and who needs a big room on a London trip when you're barely in the room. They are clean and very comfortable. Staff are extremely nice.

We stayed for 2 nights so we were a little disappointed not to have the complimentary water replaced (especially on one of the hottest days of the year so far) but I'm sure if we'd asked they would have.

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Rachel

10

July 2025

Had a wonderful stay here, it really is a first class hotel with lovely atmosphere, super helpful and friendly staff, great service and very comfortable rooms. Somehow they’ve managed to balance modern elegant interiors with “old world” features and decor, so it feels classic but also very modern. Bathrooms are particularly lovely. Love that you can leave your luggage with them before check in, and that this was then taken up to our room for us when we did check in. For a 5-star place it feels very classy but also homely, which is not an easy thing to achieve!

It’s hard to identify something not to like here! The rooms are a little on the small side, but it’s a small building. I would go for a king room or larger is available next time.

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Alice

9.1

May 2025

The staff is very nice, the location is perfect, central. The area is gorgeous. The hotel is modern and clean. The double room is small but very functional with very well designed storages. The hotel is quiet and the beds are very comfortable. It's also dog friendly.

There is nothing to dislike. The only little thing that could have been helpful is if dogs could have been left unattended for a short amount of time in the room. Our dog needs to sleep during the day. She doesn't bark at all so she wouldn't have disturbed anyone. It was a bit difficult not being able to let her rest in the room. Otherwise the hotel is perfect! Thanks to all the staff for making our stay great!

Points of Interest Around The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Attractions

Bomber Command Memorial

0.6mi

Her Majesty's Theatre

0.7mi

Lambeth Palace

0.7mi

Lyric Theatre London

0.9mi

Queen's Theatre

0.9mi

Ambassadors Theatre

1.1mi

Lyceum Theatre

1.2mi

Duchess Theatre

1.2mi

Novello Theatre

1.2mi

Gabriel's Wharf

1.3mi

Sir John Soane's Museum

1.5mi

Lord's Cricket Ground

2.6mi

Primrose Hill

3mi

Ascot

24.1mi

Rochester

28.5mi

Restaurants

The Dining Room

Cuisines

  • British

Amenities of The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Patio

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Bathtub

Balcony

Free toiletries

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Soundproof

Stay rules - The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts

Is it possible to stay with my pet at The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Guardsman hotel. They allow pets to stay for free and there are no extra charges. However, it is important to note that pets are allowed on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

When you book a stay at The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts, you can access your room from 02:00 PM and should leave by 12:00 PM.

Does The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts provide free parking options?

Yes, the hotel does offer parking facilities for guests. However, please note that the parking is public parking and is located at a nearby location. The price for parking is per day, and it is important to mention that reservation for parking is not possible.

What are the rates at The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

The base price for The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts starts at $404. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.

What types of rooms does The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts offer?

The hotel offers a variety of room types, including the Guardsman, Executive Double Room, Deluxe Double Room, Superior Double Room, and Single Room. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms are primarily double rooms, accommodating either 2 adults and 0 children or 2 adults and 1 child. The bed sizes range from Twin to Queen, and the room sizes vary from 140 sqft to 291 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

At The Guardsman hotel, guests can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities available. Relax and socialize at the hotel's bar, indulging in a wide selection of beverages. Engage in some friendly competition or quality time with loved ones through the hotel's board games and puzzles.

When it comes to dining, guests can delight their taste buds at The Dining Room. This on-site restaurant offers British cuisine, allowing guests to savor authentic and delicious dishes. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, guests can enjoy a memorable dining experience within the hotel premises.

Overall, guests at The Guardsman can make the most of their time by enjoying the leisure amenities, unwinding at the bar, and relishing the culinary delights at The Dining Room.

Does The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts feature its own restaurants?

Yes, The Guardsman hotel has a restaurant on site called The Dining Room. It offers British cuisine.

Can I use my credit card at The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?

No, you cannot use cash at The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts. However, you can pay with credit cards such as Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Maestro.