St. James's

The Guardsman

Name: The Guardsman
Address: London, St. James's, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.4

★★★★★ 4.4 guest rating 1 Vandon Street Westminster, Westminster Borough, London, SW1H 0AH, United Kingdom

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.

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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Rooms and suites

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed, Free cot available on request

Room · 205 feet² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Soundproofing · Coffee machine
Single Room

Sleeps 1 1 single bed

Room · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Soundproofing · Coffee machine · Minibar
The Guardsman

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed, Free cot available on request

Room · 291 feet² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Soundproofing · Coffee machine
The Astor Three-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 5 1 large double bed, 1 large double bed, 1 sofa bed

Private suite · 1259 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Balcony · City view
The Horsbrugh Two-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 4 1 large double bed, 1 large double bed

Private suite · 506 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Air conditioning · Soundproofing
Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed, Free cot available on request

Room · 194 feet² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Soundproofing · Coffee machine
Executive Double Room

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed, Free cot available on request

Room · 269 feet² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Soundproofing · Coffee machine
The Summerskill Two-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 4 1 large double bed, 1 large double bed

Private suite · 990 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Balcony · City view
The Copeland One-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed

Private suite · 431 feet² · Private kitchenette · Ensuite bathroom · Air conditioning · Soundproofing

Amenities

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.

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.

Services

24-hour room service 24‑hour room service is offered (notably available for the hotel's residences and listed as a hotel service option).
Airport / limousine transfer Airport transfer / shuttle available on request for a surcharge (requires advance arrangement with the hotel).
Digital check-in / mobile key Digital key/room entry and contactless check‑in options are provided (digital key room entry listed for Executive rooms and residences; contactless check‑in/check‑out available).
Dry cleaning / laundry service Dry cleaning and laundry services are available for guests (hotel lists laundry/valet and dry‑cleaning service options).
Childcare / babysitting service In‑room babysitting/childcare available on request for a surcharge (listed as an optional guest service).
Pet services / pet-friendly amenities Pet‑friendly: dogs stay free; service animals welcome; hotel provides food & water bowls and pet‑friendly policies for guests.
Business centre Business/meeting facilities listed (conference/meeting room and business services available for events and corporate needs).
Meeting / event facilities Event and exclusive‑hire options including private dining, entertaining spaces and the ability to hire the hotel exclusively for launches, private events and small corporate functions.
Turndown service Turndown service is offered as part of room amenities/service options.
Butler service Optional bespoke services for residences — the hotel advertises that residences can include optional private chef and valet services; third‑party reviews reference butler/valet‑style services for residence bookings.