The Guardsman

5 Star Hotel

8.8

St. James's, London

About The Guardsman

An intimate, purpose-built boutique in St James’s, The Guardsman pairs private members‑club discretion with six full-service residences and a residents‑only Dining Room. Bespoke interiors, marble-clad bathrooms and attentive, personalised service create a refined London pied‑à‑terre.

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Breakfast

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Hotel Information

Full Address

1 Vandon Street Westminster, Westminster Borough, London, SW1H 0AH, United Kingdom

Neighborhood

St. James's

Guest Rating

8.8/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Fitness centre

No on‑site gym; the hotel offers guest access/arrangements to a nearby commercial gym (Gymbox Victoria) for an additional cost or via local partnership.

Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.)

In‑room massage treatments available on request (arranged for guests); offered as a payable service rather than an on‑site spa facility.

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Dining

Fine dining restaurant(s)

The Dining Room — a seasonal, chef‑led restaurant on the lower ground floor serving changing, high‑quality British cuisine; dining space is resident‑exclusive.

Bar / lounge

Drawing Room and Bar on the ground floor — club‑style lounge and bar for residents with an extensive wine list and a selection of over 250 whiskies.

Afternoon tea service

Awarded/featured afternoon tea served in the Drawing Room, Library or Dining Room with homemade sandwiches, patisserie and freshly baked scones; available to residents.

Private dining room

Small private dining and private dining options available for residents and for exclusive hire/events; hotel offers private dining within lower‑ground Dining Room and residences' private dining options.

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Unique Features

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Located in St James's/Westminster: a short walk to Buckingham Palace, St. James's Park Underground and Victoria Station — marketed as one of Westminster’s most iconic addresses.

Sustainability / eco-certified operations

Active sustainability programme: partnered with Mission: Net Zero and signed up to the Green Tourism certification programme; publishes a 2024 sustainability policy and highlights low‑carbon/eco initiatives.

Art or curated design collection

Property features a carefully curated art and design collection throughout public areas giving a members’‑club, curated aesthetic in the Drawing Room and public spaces.

Exclusive access (e.g. members-only club)

Dining Room & Bar and some social spaces are exclusive to residents and their guests — a members’‑club style resident‑exclusive approach to dining and lounge access.

Panoramic or landmark views

Selected residences and top‑floor penthouse offer rooftop terraces and views over Buckingham Gate, St James’s Park and surrounding Westminster rooftops.

Technologically advanced rooms (automation, voice control, smart-home integration)

Rooms and residences feature advanced in‑room tech including digital key entry, mood lighting, integrated ceiling speakers, HD TVs with Chromecast and other smart integrations.

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