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Rosewood LondonvsThe Royal Horseguards
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Rosewood London ranks slightly higher than The Royal Horseguards. Rosewood London comes in at #15 in London with accolades from 11 sources including Concierge, Gayot and Oyster.
Rosewood London
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Star Service
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN
From $495/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Impressive marbled lobby and grand central courtyard. Decent sized bedrooms with comprehensive modern facilities."
"Within "walking distance of Covent Garden and the British Museum," this former insurance headquarters in Holborn has rooms that are large"unusual for London."."
"Popular with business travelers, it features lots of leather and dark-red fabrics, with luxurious mattresses, and a day spa in the basement is a peaceful cocoon." Full review
"Edwardian gem in London's West End, with an elegant British brasserie, tranquil courtyard and subterranean spa." Full review
"In a busy financial district, near the British Museum, this deluxe hotel is a 20-minute stroll from the River Thames." Full review
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The well-lit hallways are long, and some guest rooms are quite a hike from the common areas (request rooms near elevators).
"This imposing hotel plays host to corporate guests and many in the legal profession, due to its proximity to the law courts around the corner."
"The 306 rooms have that same sense of grandeur, with silky faux-fur throws on the beds and cut-glass flasks of complimentary whiskey in the suites." Full review
Luxury
"The Rosewood London is a five-pearl hotel with 306 rooms and suites set in a majestic Edwardian property on the busy central London thoroughfare of High Holborn." Full review
5 Stars
"High Holborn is one of London’s busiest thoroughfares, yet step through the wrought iron gates that front Rosewood London and you leave the noise and bustle of the city far behind." Full review
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Some of the executive rooms have impressively high ceilings — ask for one when you book or opt for a unique multi-level suite.
Top Choice
"British heritage is carefully woven throughout the bar, restaurant, deli, lobby and even the housekeepers' uniforms." Full review
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
"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