Enjoyed very much our stay in airconditioned well equiped ensuite room for bargain price. The breakfest was not as good - for extras you should pay.

We stayed at the London Guards hotel for two weeks in August, 2004. We were thrilled with our large, clean, air-conditioned room. The hot water ran out a couple of times and once the maid made an executive decision about what was "rubbish," and needed to be thrown away...but otherwise our visit was stress-free and very pleasant. The (included) continental breakfast is orange and/or grapefruit juice; dry cereal ; toast, croissants and rolls; coffee or tea. One could order off the menu (an expensive option) if one needed a more substantial start to the day. Since there are refrigerators in the rooms, you could have a handy stash of yogurt and other snacks. This was my 10th trip to London and I have never returned to a hotel (including a Hilton and a Sheraton), but I would definitely return to the London Guards......I think it is an excellent value. The location is convenient to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation. If you like to walk, it is literally steps from beautiful Hyde Park.

The staff was terrific..solved the A/C problems, set up a private car back to the airport for us, helped with directions and places to change money. I would stay there again. Also good location..near Hyde Park and tube stations.

We stayed at the London Guards in June, 2004. First the positive - the maids did a great job keeping our room clean. The sheets, floor and bathroom was always clean. The room was also very quiet. Unfortunately, it appears that repairs are not a high priority. I.E., the ice-maker was not working during our entire 7 day stay. The shower was held up with duct tape, and the couch in our room was tattered and stained. And finally, upon arrival, we caught the Heathrow Express, then hailed a cab from Paddington Station to our hotel...the cost for the cab was 4 pounds. We asked the concierge to arrange for a cab to take us to Paddington Station to catch the Heathrow Express for our return home. Instead of a cab, they arranged for a "mini-van" to take us to the airport. The van was smaller than the cab and we were charged 13 pounds for the same trip.