The Royal Horseguards - London, United Kingdom 

"Location is the Greatest"
Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009
This large refurbished, picturesque hotel is opposite the popular Embankment tube and Charing Cross railway station. It's a short walk to St. James Park, Big Ben, Parliament and Trafalgar Sq. You can even walk to Picadilly Sq. and the theatres. In fact, there's one live theatre featuring a motown "review" show that's next to the Embankment station. The hotel is adjacent to the Thames (and its busy roadway) and across the street from the Ministry of Defense (where Churchill worked) and another 8 story old hotel that is waiting to be refurbished. On weekends, it's very quiet in its neighborhood when the surrounding government buildings are closed, yet it's so easy and safe to get around. We love its location and will return there for future London visits. We stayed on two occasions in Sep '06 and found the "best rate" rooms via the web to be small - but clean and adequate with modern bath facilities. Cheaper rooms either face the street or interior air/light "columns". Some people hate this, but the room rates are cheaper and these rooms are very quiet! If you want a view of the Thames out your window, you'll have to pay more if you think it's worth it. We were never in our room.

Very comfortable
Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2009
We thoroughly enjoyed the hotel. The room was large, quiet and comfortable. Food was excellent, and staff very accommodating. The location is central, and convenient to transportation. I highly recommend it.

Good hotel for business
Posted: Mon, Jul 21 2008
I stayed here for business a week ago, and the hotel was good. Room was a bit small (single), but I did stay under a corporate rate, so it was to be expected. The room was comfortable enough, but had a couple of minor issues with the bathroom and lighting: 1) lighting didn't work; only one switch turned lights on, and this was only in the bathroom and above the entrance. 2) shower head was broken, so water sprayed out and onto the floor; I nearly slipped on the floor thrice 3) paint was peeling in the bathroom wall I would stay here again for business. The location was excellent, close to Embankment and near the Strand. Staff were friendly. Other regularly priced rooms may be bigger and more updated.

Lovely hotel, location and people
Posted: Fri, Jul 18 2008
After long time searching i settled on the horseguards hotel getting a really good deal by booking directly with them. Half the price compared to a lot of third party agents. A bit worried after reading some of the reviews, but there was no need to be. We stayed in a royal room which i think are the ones newly renovated. We were on the fourth floor which looked into the trees. Double windows which did have a partial view of the london eye and park. It was lovely. I asked to view two rooms and they did this with no quibbles. The room that we stayed in 419 was clean, fairly spacious and lovely and light. fourth floor. comfortable bed, everything we could need. The room service was prompt and discreet. I really cannot find any real fault. All the staff were friendly, and most were ready with a smile. They made our stay comfortable and i felt utterly spoilt. So without a hesitation i would recommend it. They are renovating, and there was a bit of noise on the last morning, but not too early and we only noticed because we were packing up , so we were in the room later than normal. THe room we had was only a shower so no bath, but i think most do have a bath. tho the shower was huge with a tv. Do make sure you look in drawers as tea etc is in these. The only thing i can moan about is the health and safety aspect of not being able to open the windows fully. But that is more the fault of our cotton wool society, not the hotel. Quit a noisy area - a constant background noise of traffic, but this i think is to be expected, i used ear plugs so no trouble sleeping. Overall i would and will, be back as soon as i possibly can. Thanks to all there for such a lovely break.