The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London

The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London sits in Westminster Borough, one of those discreet four-star additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, barely a stroll from the centre of London, with the kind of rhythm…

The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London sits in Westminster Borough, one of those discreet four-star additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, barely a stroll from the centre of London, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. With well over 4,200 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €248 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. Whether The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for London more often than not.