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The Goring: Traveler Reviews

5.0 of 5
Beeston Place, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0JW, England (Victoria)
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Business
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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
Date Rating
Northampton, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“"Just lovely...."”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

We have just spent a night at this lovely hotel and cannot praise it enough, the staff were attentive and helpful, the room furnished to a very high standard and spotless, the breakfast although expensive was delicious and the location of the hotel is excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to coming back soon....well done The Goring!

  • Stayed February 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
February 18, 2013
Dear Alison S,

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

I am delighted that you enjoyed every part of your time with us from your room to the food in our Dining Room. It is always a joy to read that the team played a huge part in your stay and were there for all of your needs.

We look forward to welcoming you back to The Goring and hope that it is before too long.

With warm wishes,

Graham Copeman
General Manager
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Devon, Pennsylvania
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34 reviews 34 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“what used to be is no more.... :(”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

we used to stay here always... it was wonderful... however the last time we stayed the room was very run down and dirty.... they didn't take into consideration that we had our son with us and stuffed us in a tiny room even though we were there for only one night arriving late and leaving early in the morning and on a package that offered an upgrade.... the bath and the sink did not drain properly.... at all... there was standing water in this tiny bathroom.... they didn't really seem to care.... they did nothing to help the situation.... it was just really a bad experience.... and when you spend that kind of money for 14 hours in a hotel room .... gosh one should enjoy quality service and facilities.... we were going to stay there for a week in March but canceled our reservation after this ridiculous experience.....

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
February 18, 2013
Dear ticket2ryde,

Thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay back in December.

I am sorry that your most recent stay was not as you had previously experienced at The Goring. Please rest assured that we did upgrade you to one of our Deluxe rooms from one of our Delightful King bedded rooms and I am sorry that this was not communicated to you on arrival. We do have a small issue with the carpet in you room in that it is too good for a hotel bedroom. The silk content is so high that when hovered it can often look dirty when it isn’t. As a result of many comments I am delighted to confirm that the carpet is due to be replaced in the next few months to remove the issue.

I can assure you that despite your impression our team would have been very concerned about your sink and bath not draining properly. We wish we had known about it before you checked out of the hotel so that the problems could have rectified while you were with us.

We do hope that you will reconsider not staying with us again and please discuss your accommodation needs with Oliver and his teams so that you feel relaxed and have plenty of space for you and your family.

With kind regards,

Graham Copeman
General Manager
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Kent
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33 reviews 33 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Beautiful hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

My husband surprised me with a night at The Goring for my birthday, and what a pleasant surprised! A truly beautiful hotel, stunning decor, comfortable relaxing rooms. Breakfast was delicious. We had a wonderful time and would definitely return.

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 4 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
February 13, 2013
Dear rebecca11767,

Thank you very much for your wonderful review of your recent surprise stay at The Goring for your birthday.

We were thrilled to be part of your surprise birthday celebrations and delighted that you found the hotel to be beautiful with comfortable rooms for you to relax in.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious breakfast and hope that we will see you before your next birthday.

With warm wishes,

Graham Copeman
General Manager
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Belfast
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“Perfection”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

We stayed in the Goring for two nights in January. The hotel was fabulous in every way - decor, room, facilities, food were all fantastic. The staff were friendly and professional and couldn't do enough for us, without being at all pretentious. The Goring has somehow maintained the intimacy and ambience of a family run hotel and at the same time lived up to it's reputation as one of London's most high end hotels. We can't speak highly enough of our stay!

  • 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
February 4, 2013
Dear Yvonne M,

Thank you very much for your wonderful review of your weekend at The Goring

I am delighted that you found the hotel to be fabulous in every way and that the team couldn’t have been more helpful during your time with us. It is always a pleasure to read that our guests enjoyed the food, décor and their room whilst they are with us and our team are chuffed to pieces by your praise.

We do hope that you will return to see us again soon so that you will be able to have another perfect stay.

With warm wishes,

Graham Copeman
General Manager
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New York City
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“First rate, through and through”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

I recently stayed for 4 nights in this intimate and sophisticated gem of a hotel during a quickly planned trip to London. From the moment I arrived until I departed, everything met or exceeded my expectations. I suggest you opt for a rate that includes breakfast and wifi as I did - the neighborhood didn't appear to offer much in the way of dining. The breakfasts were delicious as was the generous cookie plate that I ordered each evening after returning from a long day of sight-seeing.

The staff's attentiveness was first-rate, as was the decor and condition of my room. The entire property seemed spotless and I noticed very little wear and tear though I read elsewhere on this site that they're soon to be replacing the carpet in one of the lounges that looks a little tired. The complimentary shoe shine is a great touch. The hotel is located in a relatively quiet pocket near Buckingham palace, which made sleeping easier and a block away from the Victoria subway station for quick access to other locations.

I was traveling solo, but this would be a great hotel for a couple to enjoy.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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, Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
February 13, 2013
Dear nycsmf,

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

I am thrilled that throughout your stay we either met or exceeded your expectations of what staying with us would be like. We are all delighted that you found the hotel and staff to be first rate through and through.

We do hope that you will be back to London before too long to start the day with one of Chef’s breakfasts and to have a night time treat before you retire for the night.

With warm regards,

Graham Copeman
General Manager
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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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Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
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Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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