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The Goring

5.0 of 5
Beeston Place, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0JW, England (Victoria)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Philadelphia
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2008

Great hotel on a quiet side street in the heart of London. I usually stay in Kensington but on this trip I was traveling with a friend who wanted to stay at the Goring. I had my partner and our 2 year old with us and was concerned that the hotel may be too stuffy. Not at all. Their system... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2008

The Goring far exceeded my expectations. The service,convenience,and charm of the hotel all rate a 10+ The hotel is only a block from Victoria Station and a short walk to Buckingham Palace. In fact,when I checked out the bellman wheeled my luggage directly down to my platform at the station! The garden in the rear is delightful and the bar/lounge... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2008

I had a business event at the Goring and was delighted by the service and accommodation. Firstly, I met with the Events Co-ordinator who stayed in touch with me throughout the planning and was there to meet me on arrival. Nothing is too much trouble and all of my delegates were equally impressed. Although there is some work going on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2008

We loved this hotel. We only found friendly and courteous staff from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. No request was to much. We loved the location too. It's close enough to everything, and we found it very quiet. We will definitely be returning on our next trip.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2008

We first stayed here in 1996, as a prelude to travelling on the Orient Express from Victoria for our silver Wedding. It is ideally placed for Victoria and we were completely charmed by being greeted by name on arrival, by the spacious room and by the wonderfully courteous service. We have stayed here on another 5 occasions since (and used... More

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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2008

This was our twelve visit, and we just love the hotel. From the welcome on arrival through to our departure the staff are excellent. The bar is wonderful for people watching and when we get the chance and are only in London for the day the terrace makes the perfect spot for meeting friends for a bite of lunch. The... More

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winchester
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2008

Stayed at the Goring for one night (Wednesday) last week and invited an old "friend" (read into that what you will) for supper. The reception by the staff was about as good as it gets, the service is hard to improve on. Every other customer was smartly dressed - I wasn't. That did not matter. Another review suggests rooms are... More

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Essex
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6 hotel reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2008

My husband and I stayed at The Goring to celebrate a family birthday in April; the hotel was recommended by my father who has stayed there in the past. We had high expectations as the hotel had been recommended but were sadly disappointed. The rooms were the biggest disappointment as our room was very small with no view at all.... More

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Stratford upon Avon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2008

First Class!! Also had afternoon tea here on my weekend stay, and what an experience. Staff faultless.

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Sydney, NSW
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2008

I have not visited London for a long time so I wanted a base to walk around Belgravia, Chelsea and Knightsbridge. Whilst it was a little hard to find (a friend collected me from Heathrow) The Goring is a gem of a Hotel situated in London's dress circle post code of SW1. The hotel is small with around 80 rooms... More

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  • Buckingham palace(13)
  • Afternoon tea(13)
  • Dining room(11)
  • Victoria station(11)
  • Great location(3)

Additional Information about The Goring

Address: Beeston Place, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0JW, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Victoria
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#13 Business Hotels in London
#17 Luxury Hotels in London
#61 Romantic Hotels in London
#80 Family Hotels in London
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Today, The Goring is regarded the favourite address for anyone looking for the quintessentially English hotel in the heart of London. A hotel where every member of the team takes terrific pride in offering the highest levels of personal service, where guests are sincerely welcomed and can enjoy elegant individual accommodations, the tranquillity of its own private Gardens, and the utterly splendid Lounge Bar and Dining Room where the very best of British food and been celebrated for over a century. With just 69 rooms and suites The Goring is truly a “Baby Grand”, the finest of hotels in the perfect location but with the most intimate of atmospheres and personalised attention.The Goring has been serving its quintessentially English Afternoon Tea since the day the hotel opened in 1910 and after 103 years, has mastered the perfect menu - with everything from deliciously traditional British brews, to tea-leaves sourced from the foot of the Himalayas. Such excellence has resulted in The Goring’s Afternoon Tea being awarded with one of the highest accolades from the UK Tea Guild, The 2013 Top London Afternoon Tea Award. ... more   less 
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