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The Royal Horseguards

5.0 of 5
2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ, England
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The Royal Horseguards
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4.5 of 5 stars 1031 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(20)
  • Great location(18)
  • Trafalgar square(13)
  • River view(12)
  • Embankment tube station(10)
  • Big Ben(10)
  • Flat screen TV(9)
  • Heated towel rack(6)
  • Short walk(5)
  • Staff were friendly(5)
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Westcountry
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We recently spent 2 nights at the hotel and agree that it is in a very good location for Westminster, The Palace, London eye etc. The room type was an executive double on the 7th floor which was a very nice room at the front of the property. We needed an ironing board that should have been in the room... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

What a find! A wonderful hotel in the heart of Whitehall. The rooms were excellently appointed. The breakfast was wonderful (although service was a bit slow and haphazard ... the only criticism one could find). Staff are exceptionally helpful. A short walk to many interesting parts of London, yet on a quiet, fairly isolated street. An oasis in one of... More

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Bechir Messaoud, Manager at The Royal Horseguards, responded to this review
27 May 2012

What an excellent review!!!! Thank you for taking the time to post your comments on TripAdvisor and sing our praises. The team are thrilled to read your comments – thank you. Our location is wonderful, and as you have rightly said we are located in a quiet oasis in the middle of an exciting city. We can’t wait for you... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

What a shame to pay as much money for such a poor quality. The only good thing is the location- very central, just few meters to Embankment tube station. Do not expect to have a huge room - they are very small and seem too old fashion. People at the front desk are really not friendly not even professional. I... More

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Bechir Messaoud, Manager at The Royal Horseguards, responded to this review
27 May 2012

Thank you for posting your constructive feedback on TripAdvisor regarding your recent stay at The Royal Horseguards. I was sorry to read that you were disappointed with the size of your room. Our bedrooms do vary in size, but as we as a grade II listed building we were unable to change the internal layout of the property in the... More

Sheffield, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Crisp, clean, efficient, modern, well equipped, spacious, and well positioned. ...a few thoughts that I left with. I guess that the hotel was a little quirky in its layout - lifts off a small corridor, slightly low impact reception, but the overall feel of the place was good and friendly. My room (205) was great; having stayed in more London... More

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Bechir Messaoud, Manager at The Royal Horseguards, responded to this review
27 May 2012

It’s great to read that you had an enjoyable stay with us, and would choose to return. Your parting thoughts have made us very pleased, and we are delighted that you have shared them with the followers of TripAdvisor. I am delighted that you found your room pleasantly large and well appointed. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind... More

Herts, GB
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A Large, quite swanky hotel. Staff were excellent, helping with luggage, parking etc. Room was very nice given that I had a great rate. Very comfortable, clean and quiet at night. More

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Bechir Messaoud, Manager at The Royal Horseguards, responded to this review
27 May 2012

Thank you for posting your comments regarding your stay with us. I am delighted to read that you found the staff excellent. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Bechir Messaoud. Operations Manager More

Florianopolis, SC
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I chose The Royal Horseguards after read some reviews on tripadvisor. It's a quite big hotel. The room isn't big, but is cozy and clean. The beds and pillows are great. The shower awsome. Theres a complimentary bottle of water, chocolate, coffee and snacks. It's very near from the parliament, the buckinham palace, big ben, li don eye. You can... More

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Bechir Messaoud, Manager at The Royal Horseguards, responded to this review
27 May 2012

We are in an excellent location as you say, so close to so many of the main attractions in London. I was pleased to read that you found the bed, pillows and shower exceptional. And we hope you will choose to return to us soon. Kind regards, Bechir Messaoud Operations Manager More

London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I booked one nights stay at this hotel via lastminute.com's secret hotels. (At least I got a discounted rate) First off at check in there was confusion as they thought I had booked two rooms. Once cleared up, we made our way to the room. I had to call reception to check it was a deluxe double as it was... More

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Bechir Messaoud, Manager at The Royal Horseguards, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thank you for posting your constructive feedback on TripAdvisor regarding your recent stay at The Royal Horseguards. I was sorry to read that you were disappointed with the size of your room. Our bedrooms do vary in size, but as we as a grade II listed building we were unable to change the internal layout of the property in the... More

Chapin, SC
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This hotel and it's staff are 4-star....excellent in all regards except for a few things. One issue is a major safety concern and the elderly especially should be careful in this hotel's bathrooms. For no good reason except for style or perhaps local custom, the tub/shower has only half of a shower curtain. It is very difficult not to soak... More

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Bechir Messaoud, Manager at The Royal Horseguards, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to post your review regarding your recent stay with us. I was most upset and concerned to read that you slipped in the bathroom after using the shower. I was relieved to read that you managed to save yourself and I hope you were fine after this incident, although I expect a little shaken.... More

caerphilly
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

I have stayed at the this hotel on a number of occasions over the last few months. It is modern luxury at its best. So, the lobby is very grand with a beautiful feature fireplace, the concierge really gives a warm welcome on entry. The rooms are small ( this is London!) but extremely comfortable. Beautiful Egyptian cotton on the... More

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Bechir Messaoud, Manager at The Royal Horseguards, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thank you for such a great review, and as you have stayed here many times in the recent months, it offers our TripAdvisor readers a genuine insight to our property. Our bedrooms do vary in size, due to being a Grade II listed building, but every room has the same facilities and amenities as you know. But as you say... More

Leicester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

If you are looking for a hotel in London, look no further. The hotel is Fantastic!!!!!! From the moment the doorman greets you upon your arrival until you leave the staff are most friendly and attentive without being overbearing and make you feel special. There was a harpist playing soothing music in the lobby and there was a roaring fire... More

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Bechir Messaoud, Manager at The Royal Horseguards, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thank you for your Fantastic review!!!!! It is wonderful to read that the team made you feel so special while staying with us to celebrate your birthday. Our aim is to deliver the service that our guests so righty expect these days from a leading 5 star property, but without any of the stuffy formality. We are located in an... More

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Address: 2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ, England
Price range (per night):* 298 AUD - 550 AUD

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