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Hotel Overview
1 Vandon Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
SW1H 0AH,
Greater London
The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels And Resorts - Luxury hotel with residences near Buckingham Palace
Located in Westminster Borough, The Guardsman is a short walk from Buckingham Palace and St James's Park Underground Station. The hotel features 53 rooms and six private residences with fully fitted kitchens. Dining options include The Dining Room, serving seasonal British cuisine, and a Drawing Room for afternoon tea. The property offers dog-friendly accommodations with special pet menus. SafeGuardsman signage highlights high-touch sanitized areas. The hotel is 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
Additional perks of the hotel
Picnic Afternoon Tea menu available
Private terraces in residences
24-hour concierge and room service
Dog walking and pet sitting services
Electric vehicle charging points nearby
Access to a local gym
Rooms & Residences
The Guardsman offers 53 rooms and six private residences. Rooms include underfloor heating, bespoke toiletries, and personal bars. Residences feature fully fitted kitchens, wine fridges, and open-plan living areas. The Copeland Residence is wheelchair accessible with a kitchenette. The Astor Residence includes a 38sqm terrace and a Japanese soaking tub. All accommodations have floor-to-ceiling windows, parquet flooring, and black-and-white marble en-suites.
Other conveniences
Nespresso coffee machines in rooms
Dual-temperature wine fridges in residences
Digital key room entry
Chromecast-enabled HD TVs
Under-bed luggage storage
Noble Isle or Urban Apothecary toiletries
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1 Vandon Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
SW1H 0AH,
Greater London
Map view
1 Vandon Street,
London,
United Kingdom,
SW1H 0AH,
Greater London
City landmarks
Landmark
Coca-Cola London Eye
4800 ft
Museum
The British Museum
1.5
mi
Church
Westminster Abbey
2100 ft
Square
Trafalgar Square
1.2
mi
Landmark
Big Ben
4800 ft
Museum
National Gallery
1.2
mi
Park
Hyde Park
1.4
mi
Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
1.5
mi
Public Building
Houses of Parliament
4800 ft
Landmark
Churchill War Rooms
2100 ft
Square
Piccadilly Circus
1.2
mi
Park
St James's Park
2100 ft
Gallery
Tate Britain
4400 ft
Church
Westminster
2100 ft
Landmark
Banqueting House
2100 ft
Opera House
Covent Garden
1.3
mi
Landmark
Oxford Street
1.0
mi
Market
Borough Market
2.1
mi
Museum
Apsley House
3900 ft
Landmark
Harrods
1.3
mi
Aquarium
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
4800 ft
Museum
Science Museum
1.6
mi
Gallery
Tate Modern
1.7
mi
Garden
The Oval
1.4
mi
Landmark
Marylebone
1.5
mi
Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
1.2
mi
Nearby
Garden
Buckingham Palace
1300 ft
Church
Westminster Cathedral
1300 ft
Gallery
The Queen's Gallery
1300 ft
Restaurants
Quilon
200 ft
41 Buckingham Gate
Royal Quarter Cafe
300 ft
Wellington House 72 Buckingham Gate
Bank Restaurant
200 ft
1 Kingsway
St. James' Court
200 ft
54 Buckingham Gate
Buckingham Arms
500 ft
62 Petty France
Bon Gusto
400 ft
75-77 Buckingham Gate
Happy Hatty
400 ft
80 Buckingham Gate
Caxton Grill
800 ft
2 Caxton Street St. Ermin's Hotel
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 11 reviews
8.9
8.9/10 based on 1831 reviews
John
United Kingdom,
May
2024
8.2/10
The hotel is in a very central location, extremely close to Buckingham Palace, making it so convenient for exploring the iconic sites of London. The rooms, though comfortable and well-decorated, were unfortunately very small and badly laid out, lacking storage space and with issues like a pulsing light from the wardrobe all night. The service was top-notch, with a welcoming and professional staff who spared no effort to make my stay enjoyable.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable and decorated well but very small with inadequate storage space.
Service
9.0
The staff was exceptionally welcoming and professional, making my stay delightful.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent, within walking distance to many touristic attractions in central London.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very good, although there were delays due to staff not being able to work properly during breakfast planning.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were overall good, enhancing my stay at the hotel.
central location
small rooms
Charlie
United Kingdom,
April
2024
8.6/10
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms, although a bit on the small side, were luxurious and had everything I needed. The service was impeccable, with super friendly and helpful staff, especially Sandesh who made our dinner experience memorable. The location was excellent, near Victoria station, making it convenient to explore central London. The dining experience was delicious, although slightly affected by the staff's morning planning. Overall, a great hotel with some minor room for improvement.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms had a high-quality feel to them, with a really high-spec finish. Luxurious and well-equipped.
Service
9.0
The service was impeccable, with friendly and attentive staff. They were there when needed without being intrusive.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, very central and near Victoria station, perfect for exploring London.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was exceptional, and the food was delicious. However, slight delays due to morning planning.
Facilities
The hotel facilities were of great quality and added to a comfortable stay.
Peter
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.2/10
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel; although the room was one of the cheaper options, it was high-tech with great amenities like Chromecast, heated shower flow, and an audio system throughout. The staff took good care of us, but the room could have been a bit bigger and it took a minute or two to get to.
Rooms
8.0
The room we had was one of the cheaper options, but it was equipped with high-tech features like Chromecast, heated shower flow, and an audio system throughout, which was impressive.
Service
8.0
The service at the hotel was excellent, especially Camilo, who was the perfect host for our stay. The staff were friendly and professional, making us feel welcome. However, there were some minor issues like not following requests correctly and delays in answering concierge phones.
Location
7.0
The location was perfect for traveling around London. While not as central as expected, it was very close to Buckingham Palace and offered easy access to central London.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was decent, although there were some issues with overcooked bacon and slow service due to staff planning. The kitchen director's lengthy discussions hindered the staff's efficiency during breakfast service.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were satisfactory, offering basic amenities for a comfortable stay.
Willie
United Kingdom,
February
2024
7.6/10
The hotel offers chic yet comfortable rooms with ultra-modern amenities and a fantastic central London location. While the room size may come as a surprise given the price, it remains one of the more budget-friendly options available. The service was a mix of dismissive and incredible, with standout moments from the excellent staff, especially Camilo. The location is top-notch, being near Victoria station and key attractions like Buckingham Palace. Dining experiences range from satisfying to disappointing, depending on whether it's included in the rate. The on-site facilities cater to basic needs efficiently.
Rooms
7.0
The room was chic yet comfortable with ultra-modern amenities; however, I was taken aback by its small size compared to the price.
Service
8.0
The service was a mix of dismissive and incredible, with certain staff members like Camilo standing out as the perfect host. However, some interactions felt like they were not fully attentive to guest needs.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, being very close to Victoria station and various attractions like Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had its highs and lows, with the quality depending on whether it was included in the rate. Some items were overpriced and below expectations.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's facilities cover essential services adequately, ensuring a comfortable stay without additional frills.
Desmond
United Kingdom,
February
2024
8.0/10
My stay at the hotel was filled with lovely touches in the room but left a bit to be desired in terms of space. The service was exceptional, although there were some minor hiccups. The location was perfect for exploring iconic London sites. The dining experience had its ups and downs. Overall, a pleasant stay with some room for improvement.
Rooms
8.0
The room was quite small, but the lovely Temple Spa goodies and turn-down service added a nice touch. The space was a bit smaller than I expected, although it was extremely comfortable.
Service
8.0
The service at the hotel was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. However, there were some minor issues, such as requests not always being followed correctly and delays in concierge response.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, placing it perfectly for walking to iconic London sites and close to transport options. However, the unisex toilets were very dark, which was a downside.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had its ups and downs. The breakfast was overpriced, with some items like the bacon being overcooked. Despite this, the overall dining experience was excellent.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered a range of facilities that were enjoyable to use. The value for money was reasonable considering the amenities provided.
Stephanie
United States,
December
2023
8.0/10
My stay at the hotel was quite interesting. The rooms were taken care of twice a day, but they barely had a tiny window and looked very different. It took me a bit of time to figure out the lights, and there were strange cubbies behind creepy photos that made me uncomfortable. I confessed, I ended up sticking something over it in the end to sleep better.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were unique but had some quirks that made me uneasy. They were taken care of twice a day.
Service
9.0
The service at the hotel was outstanding. The staff were very friendly and particularly helpful, attending to all my needs with professionalism. From check-in to the bar, everyone was perfect.
Location
8.0
The location of the hotel was very central and very close to Buckingham Palace. It was excellent for getting to most of central London.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very good. The Italian grilled meat was exceptional and good value for money.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had great facilities available for guests. The Italian grilled meat was exceptionally delicious and good value for money.
Emil
United States,
November
2023
7.8/10
I had a bit of a mix of experiences during my stay here. The staff was friendly and took care of me well, but the rooms were on the smaller side. The location was excellent, close to Victoria station, but the dining experience wasn't seamless due to some delays. Overall, a nice place with some room for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms took a minute or two to get to, but they were clean.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and welcoming, particularly Sandesh who went above and beyond to make our dinner experience memorable.
Location
8.0
The location was brilliant for us, near Victoria station and within walking distance to Buckingham Palace.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was also exceptional overall, with delicious options, but some delays affected the service during breakfast.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good, though no specific details were provided.
clean
small rooms
Geoffrey
United Kingdom,
October
2023
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were decorated well and had lovely touches, but they were poorly laid out with limited storage space. The service was friendly and helpful, although room servicing needed a reminder. The location was excellent, close to attractions, but a bit challenging to find. The dining experience was overpriced with disappointing food quality. Overall, a comfortable stay with some room for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable with nice amenities but poorly laid out with limited storage space.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and helpful, although room servicing required a prompt.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was excellent, close to attractions but a bit tricky to find.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was overpriced with disappointing food quality.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were sufficient but could be improved.
Comfortable rooms
Limited storage
Anna
United States,
July
2023
8.0/10
I was pleasantly surprised by the lovely rooms, especially with underfloor heating in the bathroom and an excellent walk-in shower. Despite having to cover a mirror for better sleep and the small bathroom mirror, the quiet atmosphere at night was a huge plus for a restful stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were quiet, with underfloor heating in the bathroom and a great walk-in shower.
Service
9.0
The staff was exceptional, very friendly, and genuinely helpful during my stay.
Location
8.0
The hotel's central location proved convenient for visiting places like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, though initially tricky to find.
Dining
7.0
While the dining experience was exceptional, I found the price a bit high for some items, like overcooked bacon.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-kept and enjoyable for guests.
Friendly staff
Pricey dining
Philip
United Kingdom,
May
2023
8.2/10
The hotel exceeded my expectations. The rooms were lovely, with underfloor heating in the bathroom and a fantastic walk-in shower. The cleanliness was a bit of an issue as it was extremely dusty, but overall, very comfortable with a great shower experience.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were lovely with excellent amenities.
Service
9.0
The staff went above and beyond to ensure a great stay.
Location
9.0
The location was genuinely amazing, close to key attractions and the tube.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was not included in the rate and had some quality issues, but fresh and local products were available.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities offered were on a 5-star level.
Henry
United Kingdom,
May
2023
8.2/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of luxury and inconvenience. The room was a little small but had all the necessary amenities, though the room service was subpar. The noise from the air conditioning was bothersome. The location was excellent near Victoria station, but some noise could be heard. The service was friendly and helpful, especially Sandesh at dinner. The dining experience was delightful, though disrupted by staff during breakfast planning. Overall, a pleasant stay with some drawbacks.
Rooms
7.0
The room was a little on the small side but luxurious, with all necessary amenities.
Service
9.0
The service was very friendly and helpful, particularly Sandesh who took great care of us during dinner.
Location
8.0
The location was excellent, very near Victoria station and surrounded by lovely coffee shops.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was lovely, although disrupted by prolonged day planning during breakfast.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were great, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.
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