The Guardsman, LondonThe Guardsman in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 21 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.5. Rooms from about $475 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Guardsman is a five-star boutique hotel that opened in 2020 in the Westminster area of London, within walking distance of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. It has 53 rooms plus six residences, styled with a private members club feel, and offers a restaurant, bar, room service, valet parking and free Wi-Fi. Dogs are welcome, and families are accommodated. Rates start at $475 a night, so it suits travellers wanting a central, upscale base rather than a budget stay. Review scores are strong across most platforms, though the booking.com figure of 7.9 sits below the ratings elsewhere, suggesting some guests expect more for the price.What stands out

Walk to Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey

Attentive, personalised service

Dog-friendly with thoughtful touches

Modern rooms with excellent showers

Watch out for

Nightly rates start at $475

Booking.com score lower than other platforms

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