The Royal HorseguardsvsClaridge's
Both The Royal Horseguards and Claridge's are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Claridge's ranks significantly higher than The Royal Horseguards. Claridge's scores 90 with positive reviews from 18 reviewers including Jetsetter, Afar Magazine and Gayot.
The Royal Horseguards
2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ
From $187/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Set in the grandeur of the one-time National Liberal Club, with sweeping views all along the Thames, the Royal Horseguards is fairybook London." Full review
Time Out
"It’s immaculately clean, ‘classic but modern’ in style, with welcoming staff." Full review
Star Service
"The Royal Horseguards is one of the best in its class, an upper-midrange commercial hotel geared to those seeking something unique, colored with history and Victorian decor." Full review
Gayot
"The Royal Horseguards Hotel Review: Between Whitehall and the River Thames, this stately building... still retains a private feel with a discreet rear entrance."
Zagat
"Overlooking the Thames, this historic Victorian luxury hotel served as HQ for the Secret Service during World War I and has hosted many a statesman and politician over the years."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Today, the hotel mixes old school elegance and modern panache—and is still the site of intrigue." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 282-room Royal Horseguards offers classic Victorian architecture and modern amenities in a five-star luxury setting with views of the London Eye and the Thames River." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Rebranding not happening..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The biggest suites look right over the Thames, and the Embankment location means guests have some of the city's best sites—including Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey—a short walk away." Full review
Claridge's Show All Reviews
Brook Street, London W1K 4HR
From $472/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"One of London's finest hotels."
Concierge
"Hip as it may be... Claridge's remains one of this city's exemplary grand hotels."
Fodor's
"The well-heeled have been meeting—and eating—at Claridge's for generations, and the tradition continues at... this super-glamorous London institution." Full review
Time Out
"Claridge’s is sheer class and pure atmosphere, with its signature art deco redesign still simply dazzling." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Favored by the European aristocracy in the 19th century... Mayfair’s Art Deco jewel attracts showbusiness, glitterati, and corporate guests."
Star Service
"In the exclusive Mayfair district, two blocks south of Oxford Street, Claridge's is among the most impressive of London's traditional deluxe hotels and a tribute to art-deco design." Full review
Gayot
"Since 1853, Claridge's has served as the hallmark of hotel excellence."
Travel + Leisure
"A classic that’s as popular now as it was in the 20’s, this spot in chichi Mayfair is the epitome of elegance." Full review
BlackBook
"Expect a lot from hotel of this standing, where Coco Chanel chic merges with attentive, impeccable service."
Zagat
"This Mayfair grande dame has been hosting royalty, celebrities and other luxury lovers since the 19th century."