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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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San Francisco, California
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75 reviews 75 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

All reviews were stellar, and we had high hopes. The concierge staff aided our stay in London and Paris immeasurably. And yet...and yet...The food was just OK, and the breakfast dining room wait staff, while kind, is neither very observant nor proficient English speakers. From this hotel, we expected a greater level of service . The rooms were tiny for... More

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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear Discerning12385, Thank you for taking the time to post your comments following your stay with us. The amount authorised on your credit card was too much, and whilst our sincere apologies have already been extended to you, please accept my personal apology for this error as well. As we have also explained to you, the authorisation was indeed immediately... More

london
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24 reviews 24 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Ask for a seat in the main lounge (as opposed to the extension looking out on to the garden), and this is Afternoon Tea to perfection. Comfy seating, good service, delicious, fresh food. Big pots of tea. My new favourite in London. Will be fabulously cosy in winter, too.

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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
12 June 2013

Dear nicolakmorgan, Thank you very much for your wonderful review of your recent afternoon tea at The Goring. I am delighted that following your afternoon tea we are your new favourite in London. It is always lovely to read that a guest has enjoyed their whole experience whether it be the service or the tasty treats they were served. We... More

Prague, Czech Republic
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44 reviews 44 reviews
38 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Attentive and personal service as always. A delightful hotel in which to stay. This is my second review and I have remarkably little to say. When a hotel operates to this standards only praise is due.

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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Dear JHMH1959, Thank you very much for another wonderful review from you of your time at The Goring. We were delighted to welcome you back to The Goring and even more so that we didn’t disappoint you on this visit. It is wonderful to read that simply all there is to write is praise. We all hope to welcome you... More

Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

The Goring is a small, gem nestled just behind Buckingham Palace. A short walk to Victoria Station makes covering all of London's key sites a breeze via the Tube. And, it's an easy walk to the Palace grounds and the beautiful walkways and park that surrounds the palace. It is an expensive place to stay but the service was top... More

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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Dear Lee S, Thank you very much for your review of your stay with us in May. I am delighted that you had a wonderful time during your stay with us. It is always a joy to read that guests have enjoyed every aspect of their time from being greeted at the door to the food they sampled in either... More

Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

My first time in this superb hotel. Great location in quiet street. Beautiful garden with resident duck and new ducklings , a lovely quiet place for food or drink devoid of the surrounding hustle and bustle of the city. Very friendly and professional staff. Superb breakfast - silver service , cooked to order. No ubiquitous buffet ! Room a little... More

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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Dear graham w, Thank you very much for your wonderful review of your recent stay at The Goring. I am delighted that you had a fantastic first time experience with us. It is true we are so lucky with our location tucked away on Beeston Place but just moments from Victoria Station and plenty of London’s top sights. I am... More

Bromley, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Famous for the Kate and William wedding. Lovely hotel in very central London position. Room and bathroom were first class. Our room was on the front and on that particular night suffered from a lot of street noise, not the hotel's fault of course. Service was excellent and breakfast was very good. Room rates were very high and prices for... More

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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear johartrog, Thank you very much for your review of your recent stay with us at The Goring. I am delighted that you thought that the hotel was lovely and in a great location. We are very lucky be tucked away on a quiet street but within a moment’s walk of some of London’s top sights and attractions. With our... More

Phoenix, Arizona
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

My family stayed at the goring for 7 days and had a wonderful experience. The service was exceptional and the staff went out of their way to give us anything we needed. I would highly recommend The Goring Hotel.

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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear 2011Cindy, Thank you very much for your wonderful review of your recent seven night stay with us. I am delighted that you found the service during your stay to be exceptional and that you were well looked after no matter what you needed. We are thrilled that you would recommend a stay at The Goring and we hope to... More

York, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

My husband and I went with friends to The Goring for a drink - I have been a few times before and have always enjoyed the aptosphere. At this visit it was very crowded but we were served quickly - once seated they bring round trays of nibbles - very tempting!. The Goring is a small hotel but one of... More

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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Julia C, Thank you very much for your wonderful review of your recent visit to our Lounge Bar. I am delighted that you had a wonderful time with us and enjoyed the atmosphere and the canapés which I have to agree are very tempting! We are thrilled that we are one of your favourite London hotels and hope that... More

Cranleigh, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

A superb welcome from a doorman (Peter?) whose front of house colleagues were all top drawer. Check in was a delight and made us feel special right from the off. The reception and lounge bar area is wonderful, and since it's not that large manages the quiet intimacy thing easily. We chose a Delightful Queen Bedded room which was lovely.... More

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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear MusicLovingCouple, Thank you very much for your wonderful review of your stay in April at The Goring. I am delighted that you enjoyed a superb welcome from Peter our Doorman and that that the rest of the Front of House team followed his lead. It is always lovely to read that our guests have felt well looked after by... More

North Ferriby, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We stayed here for one night at the start of a holiday (as leaving on the Orient Express from the nearly station). The staff were exceptionally attentive from the moment we arrived outside the front door. The room we had overlooked the garden at the back of the hotel and struck the right balance between traditional (fabric wall covering) and... More

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The_Goring, General Manager at The Goring, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear dshep, Thank you very much for your wonderful review of your recent stay with us before your trip on the Orient Express. I am delighted that you felt well looked after from the moment you arrived at our front door. Our team pride themselves on ensuring that every guest is made to feel at home from the minute they... 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 Centre Fitness Centre 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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