The Royal Horseguards is a very grand hotel with a rich history. Due to the traditional building, the guestrooms vary in size and layout, but on average they are medium sized. All rooms are furnished very elegantly in a traditional manner and all boast modern facilities with some of the rooms also offering a magnificent view across the Thames. Both the bedrooms and bathrooms are in excellent condition. On the ground floor there’s a traditional lounge, where afternoon tea is served. Leading off from the lounge is the bar, and to the left of the bar there’s a very traditional restaurant with the atmosphere of a gentlemen's club. Due to the hotel’s proximity to the Palace of Westminister, the hotel’s bar and lounge are frequented by many politicians.