The Gore Hotel

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.

This was just the sort of hotel I'd want in London...near to the tube, in a pretty residential neighborhood with some nice restaurants around and close to Royal Albert Hall~which was one of the points of this visit. What I liked was being able to have bar food and to eat and drink in the lounge under the life sized portrait of King Edward VII...the bar coasters, with pictures of the Stones were very cool. My room was small (I didn't come to London to sit in a hotel room~my sister's room was much more spacious ), and the bed quite comfortable. The bathrobes were nice and fat and the breakfasts were excellent. I'd go back!