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.....

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.

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!

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.