Royal Horseguards Thistle Hotel 
Overlooking the Thames, near the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square, this Grade I listed building offers luxurious accommodation.
Guestrooms at Royal Horseguards are air conditioned with fax/modem points, mini-bar and ironing centre; some have river views.
The hotel is within walking distance of many major London sights, theatres and shops and close to the business district.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Royal Horseguards Thistle Hotel
Dining at the Royal Horseguards Thistle Hotel
One Twenty One Two - Named after the phone number of the nearby Old Scotland Yard police headquarters. Silver-plated cutlery, white tablecloths. Buffet breakfast, buffet or cooked-to-order lunch, and dinner menu with European entrées. Drinks at the adjoining bar all day and, in summer, barbecues on the outdoor terrace.
The Lounge - Potted orchids, tartan curtains, and winged armchairs. Drinks, light lunches, and afternoon tea. A grand piano is played nightly.
Attractions near this hotel
Getting around: Best bet: taxis or the Underground. Taxis are readily available and can be hailed with the assistance of the concierge.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR): Approximate driving time is 33 minutes and distance is 16 miles.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW): Approximate driving time is 58 minutes and distance is 28 miles.
Getting there: Express trains travel from both airports to the center of London for transfers to taxis or the Underground (subway). The hotel is located in the Westminster district, just off Whitehall, one block from Embankment Underground station. Prices are subject to change.
Victoria Embankment Gardens – adjoining hotel
Embankment Underground (subway) – 1 block
Whitehall – 1 block
Horse Guards Parade – 2 blocks
London Eye – directly across river
London Aquarium – directly across river
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament – 3 blocks
Trafalgar Square – 3 blocks
Covent Garden (shopping) – 1 km (0.5 mile)
West End (entertainment) – 1 km (0.5 mile)
Buckingham Palace – 1.5 km (1 mile)
Oxford Street (shopping) – 1.5 km (1 mile)
St Paul’s Cathedral – 2.5 km (1.5 miles)
Tower Bridge – 2.5 km (2 miles)
Embankment Underground (subway) – 1 block
Whitehall – 1 block
Horse Guards Parade – 2 blocks
London Eye – directly across river
London Aquarium – directly across river
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament – 3 blocks
Trafalgar Square – 3 blocks
Covent Garden (shopping) – 1 km (0.5 mile)
West End (entertainment) – 1 km (0.5 mile)
Buckingham Palace – 1.5 km (1 mile)
Oxford Street (shopping) – 1.5 km (1 mile)
St Paul’s Cathedral – 2.5 km (1.5 miles)
Tower Bridge – 2.5 km (2 miles)