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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
Frommer's
Time Out
Star Service
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Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler
2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ
From $187/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"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
"It’s immaculately clean, ‘classic but modern’ in style, with welcoming staff." Full review
"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
"The Royal Horseguards Hotel Review: Between Whitehall and the River Thames, this stately building... still retains a private feel with a discreet rear entrance."
"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."
Recommended
"Today, the hotel mixes old school elegance and modern panache—and is still the site of intrigue." Full review
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
"Rebranding not happening..." Full review
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
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
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Brook Street, London W1K 4HR
From $472/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"One of London's finest hotels."
"Hip as it may be... Claridge's remains one of this city's exemplary grand hotels."
"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
"Claridge’s is sheer class and pure atmosphere, with its signature art deco redesign still simply dazzling." Full review
"Favored by the European aristocracy in the 19th century... Mayfair’s Art Deco jewel attracts showbusiness, glitterati, and corporate guests."
"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
"Since 1853, Claridge's has served as the hallmark of hotel excellence."
"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
"Expect a lot from hotel of this standing, where Coco Chanel chic merges with attentive, impeccable service."
"This Mayfair grande dame has been hosting royalty, celebrities and other luxury lovers since the 19th century."