Name: The Royal Horseguards
Address: 2 Whitehall Court, Westminster Borough, London, SW1A 2EJ, United Kingdom, 2 Whitehall Court, Greater London, SW1A 2EJ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £174 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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The Royal Horseguards

This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, parks and theatre – Check location 2 Whitehall Court, Westminster Borough, London, SW1A 2EJ, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, parks and theatre – Check location

*8.7* Trafalgar Square: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

10 Downing Street: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

*8.3* London Eye: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

Charing Cross: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

Embankment: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

*9.2* National Gallery London: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*8.9* National Portrait Gallery: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*8.3* Adelphi Theatre: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*8.2* Nelson's Column: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)

*8.1* The Cenotaph: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

Charing Cross Station: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

*8.5* Whitehall Palace: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

*8.6* Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

*8.6* Victoria Embankment: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

*8.8* London Christmas Market: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

*8.1* Banqueting House: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

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Amazing view of the river Thames and London eye! Easy access with tube stations ... definitely will come back again! Property was very stylish and a hint of English heritage. The staff were very friendly and hospitable.

Charlie, United Kingdom

Location was wonderful, staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the building itself and the public areas were lovely. View across the garden to the river was pretty. Enjoyed sitting in the outdoor bar and being able to hear Big Ben chime in the distance. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Walking distance to Charing Cross and some good restaurants, also an easy walk across the river to Southbank.

Marie, Australia

bed was very comfy, the room was luxurious, only 2 gripes, (1) the tea making stuff, kettle etc, shut away in a drawer, with no idea it was there, (2) ringing for room service was a joke, no one answered, and it took ages for a call back, and for our tea & coffee to arrive, this was deducted from our bill, overall it was a very nice hotel, and would use again

Mark, United Kingdom

Everything was delightful. Terrific service. great food, great service great room and great location.

Ronald, USA

Fab location, very clean everywhere, comfy beds, lovely staff. Nice breakfast but buy vouchers at reception for £18 instead of adding it to your room at £24!

Jane, United Kingdom

The staff at the hotel were excellent, especially Philip the Concierge who recommended excellent restaurants

Patricia, United Kingdom

We were given a free upgrade which was a nice surprise. The room was very comfortable, spacious and clean. The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. The hotel location was excellent.

Robert, United Kingdom

The accommodated that it was our anniversary with wine and chocolates. the air con was great. The staff at the hotel were great except from the front desk.

Jonathan, United Kingdom

Lovely building, close to Trafalgar Square and the Thames.

Robert, Australia

The staff were extremely attentive, kind and smiling all the time

R_n_b, United Kingdom

Stay in the heart of London – Excellent location - show map

One of our top picks in London.

Between the River Thames and Trafalgar Square, this beautiful 5-star hotel has a luxurious mix of history and modern style. It has a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, a gym and river views.

The Royal Horseguards was awarded the prestigious AA London Hotel of the Year Award 2010-2011. It is a Grade I listed building that overlooks the London Eye, just a short walk from the National Gallery. It also edges onto Covent Garden and Theatreland.

Bedrooms offer Victorian elegance and modern features, including free Wi-Fi, Elemis toiletries, a 32-inch LCD TV, a free minibar and an iPod dock. There is even a plasma TV in the bathroom.

The peaceful One Twenty One Two Restaurant at Royal Horseguards Hotel has an inviting piano bar, and fine food and wine. There is also an outdoor terrace for al fresco dining.

Westminster Borough is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, parks and theatre.

This is our guests' favourite part of London, according to independent reviews. This area is also great for shopping, with popular brands nearby: Apple, H&M, Chanel, Burberry.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in London! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in London! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Suite with River View 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 538 ft² This double room has a minibar, air conditioning and electric kettle. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, River view, Towels, Linen Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Room with Garden View 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 323 ft² This double room has a iPod dock, minibar and bathrobe. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Garden view, Towels, Linen Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 161 ft² This single room features a electric kettle, air conditioning and iPod dock. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Room with River View 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 323 ft² This double room features a minibar, iPod dock and air conditioning. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, iPod dock, River view, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double Room with City View 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² This double room has a electric kettle, minibar and air conditioning. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, City view, Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 269 ft² This double room features air conditioning, minibar and iPod dock. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Suite with City View 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 538 ft² This double room features a minibar, flat-screen TV and iPod dock. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet, City view, Towels, Linen Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double Room with Garden View 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 161 ft² This double room has a electric kettle, iPod dock and air conditioning. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Garden view, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Suite 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 538 ft² This double room has air conditioning, iPod dock and bathrobe. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Towels, Linen Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double Room with River View 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 161 ft² This double room features a electric kettle, bathrobe and iPod dock. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, iPod dock, River view, Towels, Linen, Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Executive Room City View 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 323 ft² This double room has air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV. Room facilities: Minibar, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, iPod dock, City view, Upper floors accessible by lift Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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The historic and stately Royal Horseguards Hotel is an award-winning 5 star hotel located on London's Embankment at No2 Whitehall. Built in 1884 in the style of a French château, it is now a Grade II Listed building offering a choice of 282 luxurious bedrooms and opulent suites, many affording magnificent views over the Thames. The Royal Horseguards Hotel once served as headquarters for the British Secret Services (MI5 and MI6) and numerous meetings and discussions between influential politicians, statesmen and diplomats have taken place within the walls of the hotel. It’s said that Winston Churchill and others used secret tunnels within the building. During WWII most of the building was taken over by Government departments; the fifth floor utilised by the Russian Embassy, the sixth floor by the American Embassy and the seventh floor by the Air Training Corps. The Forbes Travel Guide Recommended hotel is beautiful both outside and inside and is often used as a filming location. It has featured in several films, such as The Constant Gardener, Bond films Octopussy and Skyfall, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and TV programmes Mr Selfridge and Downton Abbey to name a few.

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Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, parks and theatre – Check location

Closest landmarks

Playhouse Theatre 0.1 miles
Embankment 0.1 miles
Banqueting House 0.1 miles
Whitehall Palace 0.1 miles
Victoria Embankment 0.1 miles
Charing Cross Station 0.1 miles
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall 0.1 miles
Charing Cross 0.1 miles
Nelson's Column 0.2 miles
St Martin-in-the-Fields 0.2 miles

Natural beauty

The Thames River 0 miles

Closest airports

London City Airport 7.5 miles
London Heathrow Airport 14.3 miles
London Gatwick Airport 24.3 miles

Shopping nearby – all within 500m!

Covent Garden Market High street
Popular brands like: Apple, H&M, Chanel, Burberry

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“Location was excellent just opposite of London Eye. Good wifi, beautiful building, nice staff.”

Monika

Poland

“The complimentary mini fridge”

Jennifer

United Kingdom

“Very nice old fashion hotel, large room on the 7th floor with river view. Good breakfast outside with great service. Close to many great interestung places”

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Switzerland

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Menu: À la carte

Cuisine: British

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21 August 2017

Charlie
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Room with River View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing.
눇Amazing view of the river Thames and London eye! Easy access with tube stations ... definitely will come back again! Property was very stylish and a hint of English heritage. The staff were very friendly and hospitable.
21 August 2017

Kim
United Kingdom
7.9

“nice building very friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉found the bathroom a bit dated not in character to the building tiles are old hat and shower a bit B&Q
20 August 2017

Peter
United Kingdom
7.5

“Expensive but if you get what you want it is worth it. Drinks in bar very expensive”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉the first room offered was a lovely room apart from being next to the hotels huge air conditioning ducts which were very noisey, they moved us just one floor up which was the same room just one floor up...not happy. They moved us up to the top floor no ducts, the porter said it was an upgrade but no it was a downgrade very small room and the bed was so tiny we couldn't even turn over in it. They did offer us breakfast as a way of consolation
눇The location was brilliant and the hotel lovely
20 August 2017

Anonymous
USA
5.4

Passable
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Horrible odor from toilets.
눇Great location
18 August 2017

Marie
Australia
7.1

“A beautiful setting but the bathroom needed some attention to detail.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉In the bathroom there was a lot of grout missing from between the shower tiles and the shower control was faulty so the rain head could not be used. The small fridge was fitted with a blue light at the front, at night with the other lights out this lit up the room with a blue glow. We ended up covering this with pillows to get to sleep.
눇Location was wonderful, staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the building itself and the public areas were lovely. View across the garden to the river was pretty. Enjoyed sitting in the outdoor bar and being able to hear Big Ben chime in the distance. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Walking distance to Charing Cross and some good restaurants, also an easy walk across the river to Southbank.
18 August 2017

Mark
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇bed was very comfy, the room was luxurious, only 2 gripes, (1) the tea making stuff, kettle etc, shut away in a drawer, with no idea it was there, (2) ringing for room service was a joke, no one answered, and it took ages for a call back, and for our tea & coffee to arrive, this was deducted from our bill, overall it was a very nice hotel, and would use again
16 August 2017

Paul
United Kingdom
9.6

“Excellent hotel and recommend room with river view.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with River View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Expensive drinks.
눇Fantastic view. Staff very helpful.
15 August 2017

Ronald
USA
10

“This was a trip of a lifwtime for my wife and me. You made it just wonderful for us. Thank you.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 8 nights
눉There wasn't anything to dislike except for the fact that we only had a week to enjoy your wonderful country. I hope we can come again...we'll definitely stay with you.
눇Everything was delightful. Terrific service. great food, great service great room and great location.
14 August 2017

Jane
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
10

“Would stay again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Fab location, very clean everywhere, comfy beds, lovely staff. Nice breakfast but buy vouchers at reception for £18 instead of adding it to your room at £24!
14 August 2017

Patricia
United Kingdom
9.6

“We had a lovely relaxing stay and were overall very impressed.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with City View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉We thought the cost of breakfast was a little high and so ate out.
눇The staff at the hotel were excellent, especially Philip the Concierge who recommended excellent restaurants
14 August 2017

Robert
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent! Would highly recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
눉None
눇We were given a free upgrade which was a nice surprise. The room was very comfortable, spacious and clean. The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. The hotel location was excellent.
14 August 2017

Jonathan
United Kingdom
7.5

“Disappointing - gone from a 10/10 to 6/10 with one visit”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with River View
- • Stayed 1 night
눉the lady at the front desk Maryse I believe was quite rude and didn't appreciate her behaviour towards us, we paid for a river view which was about 140pounds more than our last stay but the room was no different. we were informed we had a bath but there was no bath. We only watched TV in the morning but the quality of picture was very poor.
눇The accommodated that it was our anniversary with wine and chocolates. the air con was great. The staff at the hotel were great except from the front desk.
14 August 2017

Robert
United Kingdom
7.5

“ok for a night or two, would look for a bit more from a London 5* to get top marks”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉cocktails were expensive and poor quality..
눇a good nights sleep..
14 August 2017

Robert
Australia
10

“Close to the tourist sights, close enough to business that needed to be visited.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Lovely building, close to Trafalgar Square and the Thames.
13 August 2017

R_n_B
United Kingdom
10

“A beautiful place to feel pampered. Excellent location. trees and gardens infront of hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with River View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉no complaints.
눇The staff were extremely attentive, kind and smiling all the time

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