The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts
London, United Kingdom
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Is The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.1/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: superb central location; warm welcoming staff; stylish decor. Main complaint: very small rooms.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“Buckingham-adjacent boutique, mini rooms”
The Guardsman is a beautifully decorated London boutique in a phenomenal spot — minutes from St James's Park tube and Buckingham Palace, with warm top-quality service from the door and comfortable, stylish, well-equipped rooms; the bed runs small for two though. One dissenting guest found the tiny rooms and absent service unworthy of the five-star label. Niggles: no toothbrush or paste, missing advertised ironing tools, withheld daily water if yesterday's bottle survived, and a check-in that could be more efficient.
- Location
- The location is phenomenal, near Buckingham Palace.
- Service
- Staff are warm; check-in could improve.
- Rooms
- Rooms are stylish and comfortable but very small.
- Superb central location
- Warm welcoming staff
- Stylish decor
- Close to parks
- Very small rooms
- Sparse amenities
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How it compares
The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts ranks #43 of 829 hotels Staylist lists in London and #35 of 134 5-star hotels there. At about $499 a night it is 25% below the median for 5-star hotels in London ($665). The closest listed alternative is St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London, under 50 m away (score 7.8).
About the hotel
- Address
- 1 Vandon St, Westminster, London, Greater London, SW1H 0AH, United Kingdom
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2019
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: London City Airport (15.7 km) · Train Station: London Victoria Station (0.76 km) · Metro: St. James Park (0.3 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, Londonunder 50 m · 7.8 · $673
- Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences100 m · 8.9 · $1,172
- St. Ermin's Hotel, Autograph Collection200 m · 8.1 · $630
- Hub by Premier Inn London Westminster, Saint James' Park300 m · 8.2 · $220
- Conrad London St James300 m · 8.4 · $677
Amenities
- Public parking
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Conference room
- Business center
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Shuttle service
- Fax/copying service
- Concierge service
- VIP check-in service
- Translation tools available
- Express check-in and check-out
- Safe at front desk
- Wake-up call
- Snack bar
- Halal meals provided
- Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
- Room service
- No smoking in public areas
- Elevator
- Beauty and makeup
- Dry cleaning
- Ironing service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Is there parking at The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts?
- Yes: public parking.
- How far is The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts from the airport?
- The nearest airport is London City Airport, about 15.7 km away.
- How far is The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts from the centre of London?
- About 1.3 km.
- Is The Guardsman - Preferred Hotels and Resorts suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.