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London Guards Hotel

3.0 of 5
36-37 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3NA, England
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Leeds
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Stayed here for 1 night- thank goodness. Location is 5 mins walk from Lancaster gate tube station. Across the road from Hyde park. Perfect location. However the room is old and shabby. No bar in the hotel and breakfast is only continenta, you cannot upgrade. The beds have massive dips in them. I would have preferred a premier inn but... More

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Montreal, Canada
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20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I really enjoyed the location of this hotel. It is very close to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, which are lovely to go walking in the morning. The young staff are eager to please and extremely helpful. However, the rooms are not the greatest. The bathroom is absurd. There is no place in the shower to set your soap or... More

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Tilburg, The Netherlands
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18 reviews 18 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Located at Lancaster Gate, this 3* hotel offers spacious rooms in typical English style. Hardly any trafic, nice reception area, historical stairway and (dated) elevator, spacious rooms, average quality beds, small and unpractical desk, free Wifi, fridge (empty), seat, bathroom with bath/shower and toilet (bit dated). The breakfast is not too bad for continental breakfast, served in -1 (partly daylight).

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013 via mobile

For the cost this hotel does not live up to standards. The room was basic, bed and bedding was stained, the mini bar was incredibly noisy and woke me up several times in the night, staff forgot my wake up call and did not offer an apology and the breakfast was the worst I have ever had in any hotel... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights, 5 adults sharing a room. We thought it may be a bit of a squeeze but the room was massive! With 2 double beds and 1 single, we also had a 3 seater settee!, a desk, plenty of drawer space a double wardrobe and a fridge, and also a large flat screen... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

I stayed here early March 2013 after not being able to get into my usual Hotel I stay in while visiting London. London Guards hotel was the only place I could get a room at a budget price so I took a chance. And what a pleasant surprise it was. The rooms were a lot larger than the usual budget... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Very good value for the price. Excellent location and very friendly staff. This hotel is also super clean. The rooms are good size and having refrigerator and a tea ketlle was a big plus for us. The pillows were very thin, but we asked for extra pillows and received them right away.If you book directly through their website the breakfast... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

This small hotel doesn't offer the Westin touch but for a short trip it is a very affordable and convenient alternative, walkable from Paddington, a block from Lancaster Gate tube and across the street from the park. The staff were all very helpful. it's not really a 4-star property but when you factor in the price I'll be staying there... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

This is an old hotel ( old style bathroom for example) but it's clean, functional and cheap. An old lift and you may need to use stairs. Not good for a single person as some rooms are "scary" to get to, but it's safe with friendly staff. Has tea, coffee , sugar and kettle. Showers are difficult to work out... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

I booked this Hotel for a night's stay-over in London. I'm a complete research addict, especially when it comes to holidays and hotels, so I scoured the pages of TripAdvisor for a reasonable place to rest my head for the night. Put simply, if you want high-end service, a majesticly decorated room and Michelin Star-standard afternoon-tea, this clearly isn't a... More

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Also Known As:
London Guards Hotel England
Guard Hotel London
Address: 36-37 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3NA, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London
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Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Suites
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Ranked #518 of 1,081 hotels in London
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated in an almost noise-free location, yet a two minute stroll to Kensington Gardens and only five minutes from Paddington and Lancaster Gate Stations, The London Guards Hotel offers affordable accommodation for tourists and business travellers alike.The traditional White Stucco Grade Two Listed Building has room sizes catering from one to six guests. Our low room rates and recently improved continental breakfast mean that many of our guests return time after time.Harrods, Hyde Park, Queensway and High Street Kensington are within walking distance of The Hotel, whilst a very short minute tube ride takes you to Oxford Circus for Oxford Street, Regent Street and to Tottenham Court Road for Cinemas and Theatreland.A quick tube or bus trip to the West and you will find yourselves at Westfield for its fantastic shopping and eateries.The Hotel is easily reached from all of London’s Airports and Railway Stations and we can easily arrange a Pickup if required.Central London has so much to offer and, at the end of the day, you can relax in your comfortable room before heading out again for an evening in one of the World’s greatest cities.We look forward to welcoming you at London Guards Hotel. ... more   less 
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