THE ROYAL HORSEGUARDS

The Royal Horseguards is set in a splendid Grade I listed Victorian building facing the River Thames. The hotel is 300 meters from Trafalgar Square and 400 meters from the Houses of Parliament. The 280 air conditioned guestrooms are furnished in English country house style, with rich fabrics, dark wood antique style furniture, ornaments and chintzy soft furnishings. All have high speed Internet connections, bathrobes, minibars, toiletries and satellite television. Guests can enjoy a fusion of local and international dishes in the One Twenty One Two Restaurant, which has contemporary airy décor. Dishes can include Roasted Tomato Soup with Pesto and Grilled Lamb Cutlets served with Mustard Cream Potatoes and Baby Spinach. The hotel's Lounge serves a similar menu in a relaxed setting and guests can also unwind in the Bar or order from the room service menu. For those who like to work out, the Royal Horseguards has a small fitness room with a rowing machine, running machine and static bike. The hotel also has a 24 hour front desk, and offers currency exchange, laundry and babysitting services. London Heathrow Airport is 17 miles and a 45 minute drive away.