5* lavish London gem next to Buckingham Palace

The Guardsman, London, UK

Property details

Bed down at a luxurious London hotel close to St James's Park and Buckingham Palace - includes breakfast and more
  • Fashionable five-star: A sleek grey-brick property with golden doors, The Guardsman oozes style from the very moment you lay your eyes on it. Located on Vandon Street a six-minute walk from Buckingham Palace itself, this five-star abode is a contemporary palace fit for modern-day kings and queens.

  • Innovative cuisine: Take advantage of your dining discount at the Dining Room, a casual yet elegant space to enjoy weekend brunches, pre-theatre supper or a late night romantic dinner. With an ever-changing menu that incorporates the freshest ingredients, every meal here is bound to impress. Elsewhere, the Gatsby-esque Bar is a perfect spot to perch yourself for an evening, and is home to a staggering 250 whiskeys as well as premium spirits and carefully selected wines.

  • Design-led accommodation: Each room here is brimming with personality, from coloured panels on the walls to plush velvet chairs that exude an air of sophistication. The beds here are equally swoon-worthy, and you won't be able to resist sinking into them after a day exploring the capital. The en-suites are full of luxury touches, such as bespoke toiletries and golden accents.

Amenities

- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant and bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge service
- Laundry services (fees apply)
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Parking (see 'Offer details')
- Pet friendly (see 'Offer details')

How to get there

The Guardsman is close to St James's Park tube station, which is on the Circle and District lines. The nearest train station is London Victoria just 11 minutes' walk away, while other major terminals such as Liverpool Street, King's Cross St Pancras and Paddington can all be accessed via the tube.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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1 Vandon St, London SW1H 0AH

The hotel is located moments away from leafy St James's Park and the regal Buckingham Palace - your location couldn't be better for sightseeing. You're also close to Westminster and within walking distance to Trafalgar Square, and the shops of Piccadilly and Oxford Street. In the evenings, the bright lights and shows of the West End will keep you entertained, as will post-theatre cocktails in Soho. For a spot of culture, the National Portrait Gallery and British Museum are nearby, or you could hop on the Circle line to South Kensington and spend a day in the museum quarter.

Consumer's information

With this booking, you are booking directly with The Guardsman. Secret Escapes acts as the intermediary. For further information, please read our terms and conditions.