After being warned of exhorbitant costs of accommodation in London, I was relieved to find the London Guards on Tripadvisor. Arriving at Paddington station, with no idea of its location, I found it within 15 minutes, thanks to helpful people I asked (including one Aussie!) It is in a quiet square, just a few minutes walk from Kensington Gardens and... more

Knowing room sizes in London are very small was pleasantly surpised by room 110. Had a bath and toileteries, even a/c. Comfortable bed, tea and coffee facilities. Hotel has a lift and no smoking rooms. Staff very pleasant and helpful and spoke reasonable english. Close to Kensgington Gardens and Lancaster Gate tube station. Would stay here again if come to... more

Like some other reviewers I chose this hotel because of its proximity to Hyde Park as my friend and I were attending the Hard Rock Calling concert, and location wise this was perfect. Lancaster Gate tube is a couple of minutes walk and Hyde Park is at the end of the road, with the Lancaster Gate entrance only a few... more

This hotel is a bit shabby, but it's location and room size make up for that. It was clean and comfortable with great airconditioning and a basic but edible breakfast. I would stay again. more

Had high expectations after reading all the reviews on tripadvisor (which was one of the reasons I chose this hotel in the first place!) The second reason being that I wanted a hotel close to Hyde Park as we were going to Hard Rock Calling held at the Park. Anyway, the location was great for that reason, but very little... more

Value for money, very helpful staff and comfortable room. Breakfast was good with a variety of cereals and the staff there were nice. Located in a quiet and beautiful area, it is a short walk to Hyde Park and the Queensway area where one can get food and plenty of souvenirs... The Lancaster Gate tube and Paddington station are also... more

We were very happy with this hotel. It was a descent price for London, but I'm sure you could find better. It is very clean and comfortable. We liked the decoration and the breakfast was acceptable. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was a bit hard to find at first but it is about a 10 minute walk to... more

No complaints.comfortable,friendly and polite staff.Nice breakfast.Added bonus of Russian bar down below serving till all hours apparently.At this price you can"t go wrong,across the road from Hyde Park.Definetley stay again . more

we were given Room M2 which was beside and below a school party. the noise was terrible. the first morning we were awakened from our sleep at 6am with them jumping off beds. when we returned at 5pm that evening balls were bounced off walls and doors banging. next morning was worse. it began at 5am. the staff didnt seem... more