The Royal Horseguards
London, England
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About the Hotel
You might still spot politicians enjoying a reprieve from Parliament at The Royal Horseguards. It began life as The National Liberal Club in 1884 and was commandeered by the Ministry of Defense during both world wars to headquarter the M15 and M16, Britain's secret intelligence organizations. After undergoing a full renovation in 2008, sparkling chandeliers and contemporary accents join the oil paintings and rich red and gold furnishings that still retain the air of Westminster.
Location
The Royal Horseguards
2 Whitehall Court
London, England
Nearest Airport: LHR
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Bar
- Afternoon Tea
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- WiFi
- Limousine Service
- Lounge
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobes
- In-Room Safes
- Mini Bar
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Luxury Linens
- Luxury Bath Amenities
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Shopping
- Art Galleries
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Nightlife
- Parks
- Theatres
- Public Transportation
- Monuments
- Interests
- City
- Culture & Arts
Reviews for The Royal Horseguards
Overnight in Central London
My wife and I booked this hotel via an online hotel booiing portal. At £266 for tge nihht - room only - we were attracted by the price and location. We checked in pre 1500 and left the bags at the concierge as the room was not yet ready. When we returned we were allocated the room number on the fourth floor. The room was a King double of good size but no views. The net curtains behind the main curtains were filthy and not been attended to for a long time. The main problem was the smell of damp/ blocked drains that was evident as soon as you opened the bathroom door. This smell permutated into the bedroom through the night and was quite unpleasant. The tv whilst working on arrival in the room failed to operate the next morning. As we were not in the room for long we did not report either issue until departure next day. In fairness to the Hotel this room type was priced significantly cheaper than their own website and it maybe that they know of the damp smell issue and cannot repair due to costs involved and rather than close off the room completly, offer it out at a reduced rate. If this is the case, this should becdeclared on any third party websites that it partners. On the plus side the hotel is fabulously located and is beautiful in its ground floor reception areas. The concierge team was OUTSTANDING.
Mark B - Poole, United Kingdom
Past its prime
After staying here many times, we do not plan to return. Location is the best thing about the hotel. Porters are friendly. Housekeeping keeps things clean. Otherwise - meh
licby1o78k - Denver, Colorado
Best Hotel in London
We have stayed at The Royal Horseguards many times and it has always lived up to expectations - a wonderful historic building in a great location but what makes it such a perfect place to stay are the staff all of whom are absolutely fantastic and make us feel as if we are coming back to our second home.
Sue A - Sydney, Australia
Best experience
Best experience,value for money,warm and friendly staff,very professional,authentic,good food,satisfied
arjanglor30
Best hospitality in London!
This hotel was amazing! The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us our entire stay. I was so blown away by their hospitality and kindness. Our concierge Javier was incredible and went above and beyond showing us the history of the hotel. The bartender Jamie was so personable! And our doorman Pervez was so unbelievably kind and incredible. The location is great as well with easy access to Embankment station. I HIGHLY recommend this place if you want top notch service and hospitality!
Taylor B
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