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5.0 of 5
Beeston Place, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0JW, England (Victoria)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 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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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Heavenly delicious”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

The most wonderful place for relax and exclusive comfort. Smiling, helpful staff around the clock. Breakfast was inbelieveble deliscious. Lovely atmosphere, clean rooms and a heavenly bed. I will definitely be coming back!

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
January 22, 2013
Dear Ann Kristin R,

Thank you very much for your wonderful review of your stay with us last year.

I am delighted that you found The Goring to be the perfect place to relax in comfort. The Goring breakfast is one of the best ways to start the day; the only problem is what to choose!

We are delighted that you will be back to see us and hope that it is before too soon.

With kind regards,

Graham Copeman
General Manager
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St Andrews
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“5th visit - and it gets better and better”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

I was fortunate to be able to return with my wife to the wonderful Goring last week for the 5th time (might be 6 but not sure.....)

To be welcomed-back by name by the doorman as we arrived was the precurser to yet another great stay.

We had (as we did last year) one of the 'Most Splendid Silk Rooms' and indeed it was splendid - everything that you would expec tin a room in a hotel at this level, but the quality of it all is very. very good indeed.

It was as ever the staff who helped make your stay one of the very best. Attention to detail, managing to get the subtle balance of service just right (not too overbearing...)

I cannot praise this hotel and the team who operate it highly enough - and I look forward to returning soon.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
January 18, 2013
Dear StephenOwen,

Thank you very much for your wonderful review of your sixth stay with us.

We were delighted to welcome you back to The Goring for what is turning into an annual event and are thrilled that we didn’t disappoint. The team are all chuffed that they helped to make your stay and are very touched by your praise.

We also hope that you will come and see us again before too long.

With warm wishes,

Graham Copeman
General Manager
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Chester, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“The Goring simply marvellous!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

My husband booked a night in this fabulous hotel as a surprise. At first I was a little apprehensive as I had imagined the hotel to be stuffy and pretentious. How wrong I was, from the moment we checked in we were made to feel welcome and although there were a lot of business people in the lounge etc we fitted right in. The room was no 50 and it was an Art Deco delight, blacks and golds and a beautiful marble bathroom. The bed was so comfy and just simple touches as the bed being turned down whilst we were at dinner and the slippers being laid out next to our bed was so thoughtful. The silk curtains are to die for as are the silk walls! We ate in the hotel restaurant, £49.50 each for three courses and wow the food was amazing a real taste sensation. We recommend the lobster omelette to start, beef Wellington and the chocolate mousse. The bill came to £175 for the two of us but well worth every penny. We left our bags with the concierge during the day we checked out which saved us trekking around London with bags.
On our return we had drinks in the lounge bar and were served complimentary canapés which were again delicious.
The hotel is ideally situated for Buckingham palace, WIcked theatre show and we walked to Harrods from the hotel. Victoria tube station is a five minute walk also.
The staff were so friendly especially the doorman from Poland I have forgotten his name but he was helpful and truly seemed interested in your life.
We hope to return again next year and can see why Kate would book this delightful hotel for the night before her wedding.

Room Tip: Number 50 also make sure you use the ladies powder room on the ground floor, stunning wallpaper!
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
January 16, 2013
Dear bailey-newton,

Thank you very much for fabulous review of your recent stay at The Goring.

I am delighted that from the moment you arrived you lost your apprehensions about staying with us and were made to feel welcome. Our team pride themselves on making sure our guests feel at home and Mariusz is thrilled to have been specially mentioned by you.

I couldn’t think of a better choice for dinner, lobster omelette followed by beef Wellington with chocolate mousse to round it off. Just writing about it is making my mouth water!

Myself and the team look forward to welcoming you back to The Goring and hope that it will be before next year.

With warm wishes,

Graham Copeman
General Manager
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Great Falls, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Wonderful Hotel and amazing staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

This gem of a hotel is not to be missed. The attention to detail is wonderful. We called ahead of time and the conceirge Jonathan was so kind to get us tickets to War Horse. The seats were incredible!! The show magnifiscent.
Make sure to make time to have a proper tea. Simply wonderful. The hotel is very clean and just feels like a home away from home.

Room Tip: All rooms are truly magnificent.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
January 14, 2013
Dear Patricia4488,

Thank you very much for fabulous review of your recent stay at The Goring.

We are all delighted to be highlighted as a ‘gem of a hotel not to be missed’ and are thrilled that you had another wonderful stay with us. John and his team on Concierge are brilliant at ensuring our guests get the best seats in the house and as usual they didn't disappoint.

We look forward welcoming you both back to The Goring; your home away from home in London!

With warm wishes,

Graham Copeman
General Manager
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london
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Superb in every respect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

I have been going to this hotel for our association meetings for many years now. The service is really good, old fashiond and very polite. This is a hotel that caters for the Royal Family being just a short walk from Buckingham Palace. If you remember it was used and featured for the Royal wedding. The head doorman tells me has been there his entire working life and is now in his 70's still going strong and as helpful as ever.
I have never stayed in the hotel as I live not far from Victoria where the hotel is located so can't comment on the rooms but if they are anything like the public rooms they will be superb. If you want to enjoy good old fashioned service in a traditional 5 star setting with lovely food and attentive service this must be one of the best hotels in London. Small and friendly I imagine many guests come back time and time again.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Ask white100 about The Goring
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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
January 11, 2013
Dear white100,

Thank you very much for your wonderful view of your times with us at The Goring.

I am thrilled that you and your association return to The Goring time and time again because you love our service and our public rooms.

We do hope that we can remedy the issue that you have never stepped upstairs and seen our delightful rooms. I am sure you will not be disappointed with an overnight stay in our hotel.

Please do come and see us again before too long. Peter and the team will be on the door waiting for your arrival.

With best wishes,

Graham Copeman
General Manager
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Also Known As:
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The Goring London, England
Address: Beeston Place, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0JW, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Victoria
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Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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