The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London
5 star hotelHotel2 Whitehall Court, London, SW1A 2EJ, United KingdomThis stunning five-star hotel overlooking the River Thames is steeped in history, so if you’re looking for glittering Victorian grandeur combined with contemporary comfort, you’ve found it. The Royal Horseguards Hotel is the location of the exclusive National Liberal Club, where political icons such as Winston Churchill would retreat from the hectic hubbub of Parliament. It was also home to the first chief of the Secret Intelligence Service and essentially the birthplace of MI6.
The tranquil One Twenty One Two restaurant serves contemporary, seasonal dishes and there’s also an outdoor terrace for al fresco dining when the weather allows.
The Equus Bar is reminiscent of the members’ clubs of the past, retaining all the luxurious furnishings and impeccable service with none of the stuffiness. There’s even a beautiful lounge that’s ideal for taking afternoon tea – well worth retreating to for a break from sightseeing.
Arriving in London
1.8 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.3 mi from London Eye
Excellent
Good to know
- Great view
- Wonderful sightseeing
Excellent luxury hotel. Close to Central London. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Business services
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe
Rooms
All the sumptuously decorated and well-appointed rooms feature a seating area, free wi-fi, a flat screen TV, a plush Hypnos® bed dressed in Egyptian cotton bed linen, an iPod dock, complimentary soft drink minibar and climate control.
Location
Presiding over the River Thames at Victoria Embankment, the Royal Horseguards is just eight minutes’ walk from Trafalgar Square, five minutes from 10 Downing Street and right next to Churchill’s former war office. Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace are also just minutes away, as is Westminster tube station, where you can whizz to the other side of London in moments.
Our hints & tips
Based right next to the River Thames, this hotel boasts amazing views from its classically decorated English-style rooms.
Treat yourself to a meal at the award-winning One Twenty One Two restaurant, with its beautiful outdoor seating area, and enjoy a drink at the sophisticated Equus Bar.
Don’t miss the wine cellar either, where you can still see what’s thought to be Churchill’s own secret passage that he used to sneak away from Parliament.
Arriving in London
1.8 mi from London St Pancras Int’l
While you are in London
0.3 mi from London Eye
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Great view
- Wonderful sightseeing
Rated by
Couple –
48%
Family –
44%
Business –
4%
Solo –
4%
Rated 4.5/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent luxury hotel. Close to Central London. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation.
Great Overall Ranking
Excellent Luxury Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: 99% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 79%.
- Positive: 89% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 100% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 100%.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 100%.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 100%.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 94% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 71% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 79% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 95% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: 77% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 100%.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 65%.
- Neutral: Only 64% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Neutral: 50% thought the management was tolerable.
- Negative: 56% complained about the room service.
- Negative: Bar service was unacceptable, according to 60%.
Tasty breakfast
- Neutral: Breakfast prices were ok, according to 52%.
Room is all right
- Positive: 77% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 73% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 75% loved the minibar.
- Neutral: Only 67% said rooms were big enough.
- Neutral: Only 64% said rooms were clean enough.
- Negative: 64% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 93% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 74% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 71% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 86%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 55% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 66% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 78%.
- Negative: 84% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 82% didn't like the balcony.
- Negative: 86% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Quite clean
- Positive: 73% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: Only 64% said rooms were clean enough.
- Negative: 66% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 67%.
Regular internet service
- Negative: 71% said the wifi quality was bad.
Wellness & sports facilities could be improved
- Negative: 69% didn't like the fitness area.
