A few streets from Buckingham Palace, The Guardsman occupies a discreet corner of Westminster with the proportions and atmosphere of a private London club. Its 53 rooms and six residences use deep colour, brass, dark timber and carefully chosen artwork, with marble bathrooms and bespoke furniture keeping the finish residential rather than corporate. The Drawing Room, Dining Room and Library are reserved for guests, allowing meals and drinks to unfold across several intimate spaces instead of a conventional restaurant. The red-brick frontage and canopied entrance sit quietly among the government buildings and townhouses of St James’s.