The Gore Hotel

My husband and I had another wonderful time at the Gore staying for three nights prior to departure for a holiday in Cordoba & Granada. It was a wonderful experience with excellent service, a delicious breakfast and attentive staff. Its position is ideal just round the corner from the Royal Albert Hall and it has a homely and welcoming feel. We stay there usually three times per year and a warm welcome always awaits us. A gem in the hotel world.

I booked the Gore because of its location and its quintessentially British atmosphere. Fyi, we stayed at the Dukes hotel on Saint James last year. The hotel personnel was generally cordial and helpful, but the hotel needs to close for several months and due a compete overhaul (as the Dukes is currently doing). A few examples: only one lift in the hotel, used by both clients and personnel, which is extremely slow. Two of the 3 windows in our Family Room refused to open. Lighting is poor. Faucets are dysfunctional. Last but not least, room cleaning only starts at 3pm.....

Beautiful hotel, great spot near Hyde park and the royal Albert hall. Rooms are lovely, staff are great. I would deffo stay there again!

London is very overpriced for most things so I was not expecting luxury despite paying over £300 a night. But there are issues. Why try to charge a “discretionary” gratuity on departure? For what exactly? I appreciate the hotel has an old world charm but please have the mattress the same length of the bed. The (very flat) pillows kept disappearing in the gap between the mattress and the head board. Honestly a Premier Inn bed would be more comfortable. While the location is good for the museums, it is a bit of a trek to the underground when you are carrying travel bags. On the plus side the room was clean and nice toiletries supplied. The staff were helpful. But unfortunately the hotel is only average for me.

One of the most memorable hotel stays I've ever had in London was at The Gore Hotel. I could sense the allure of classic elegance and contemporary comfort as soon as I walked through the doors. From the grand staircase to the rich artwork and antique furnishings that give you the impression that you've travelled back in time, the hotel's historic character has been expertly maintained without compromising on comfort or luxury.