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The Royal HorseguardsvsCovent Garden Hotel
Covent Garden Hotel and The Royal Horseguards are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Covent Garden Hotel ranks slightly better than The Royal Horseguards. Covent Garden Hotel comes in at #9 in London with accolades from 17 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Star Service and BlackBook.
The Royal Horseguards
Frommer's
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
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
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
OysterLuxury
"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
Covent Garden Hotel
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Time Out
DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot Show All Reviews
10 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9HB
From $217/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "Gorgeous boutique hotel... housed in a converted French hospital in a characterful location."
Michelin Guide "Popular with those of a theatrical bent. Boldly designed, stylish bedrooms."
Frommer's "The phrase we hear most often from guests who've stayed here is "expensive, but worth it"." Full review
Concierge "Quiet, intimate luxury... whose only extravagance is its uncanny grasp of what its guests want: to be left at peace and in great comfort."
Fodor's "It's little wonder this is now the London home-away-from-home for off-duty celebrities, actors, and style mavens." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"There’s an excellent bar-restaurant called Brasserie Max just off the lobby, and two stunning guest lounges with fireplaces on the 1st floor that come into their own in the winter." Full review
Time Out "The location and tucked-away screening room of this Firmdale hotel ensure it continues to attract starry customers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Part of the Firmdale chain, it is decorated in contemporary-English style with antiques and fresh fabrics."
Star Service "Location, service, accommodations and dining converge to create a real gem of a hotel. " Full review
Gayot "A pioneer in a neighborhood area not previously known for hotels, but where they now seem to spring up every day, the Covent Garden Hotel remains a veritable jewel."
