The Gore Hotel

We recently stayed at The Gore and overall had a truly enjoyable experience. From the moment we arrived, the hotel had a wonderful city vibe—tucked away yet perfectly placed for exploring, especially with the Royal Albert Hall just a short walk away. The decor is beautifully traditional, full of character and very English in style, creating a cosy and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Our room was spacious and very comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The bathroom was surprisingly large too, featuring a really nice walk-in shower, which was a great touch. It all added to a feeling of comfort and quality that made it easy to settle in and enjoy the stay. The staff truly made the experience stand out—friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure guests are looked after. During our stay, there was a small incident that initially caused some concern. However, what truly stood out was how professionally the team responded. After speaking with Victoria, who had personally reviewed the situation in detail, it was clear that the matter had been taken seriously and handled thoroughly. Victoria took the time to walk me through exactly what had happened, how it had been investigated, and what actions had been taken. This level of transparency and care made a real difference and turned what could have been a negative into a very positive experience. It’s worth saying that the team didn’t just resolve the issue—they acknowledged it properly and demonstrated a genuine commitment to guest experience. That kind of accountability and service is not something you see everywhere. All in all, a small issue handled to a very high standard, within what was otherwise a fantastic stay. We really enjoyed our time here and wouldn’t hesitate to return. Highly recommended.

Mara and her male colleague (I don’t remember his name) were amazing and made the experience. Very friendly and professional. On a separate note, the food could have been better / temperature was an issue. Overall, amazing.

Lovely rooms and atmosphere - close to Hyde Park. Unfortunately, on receiving my checkout invoice, I discovered we were billed every time we asked for water or milk, even though the staff told us these were complimentary and even though they themselves offered to bring these up to our rooms. This definitely felt very unethical. Watch out for hidden costs they sneak in.

So impressed with the Gore, what a fabulous hotel we loved it, soooo clean and luxurious with warm and welcoming staff.

A comfortable, padded, well located hotel within walking distance of Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, V&A, Natural History Museum, Imperial College and buzzy Kensington High Street with its many crosstown bus routes. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere was clubby, bed and bath were comfortable and the small (for a 'superior double') room overlooked a quiet pleasant street. However, room for some improvements: brighter lighting in the quite dark bedroom, an extensible make-up mirror in the bathroom, a full-length mirror somewhere nearer than the outside stair landing, and something really needs doing about the bathroom ventilation noise which whirrs like a very noisy sewing machine - not conducive to a relaxing bubble bath. Plus, the shower, fixed overhead with no flexibility, was more suited to a very tall basketball player than a woman of medium height. And - unlike my previous hotel room in Dublin for half the price - the room had no coffee table or armchair, only a small desk with upright chair. The equally small television was side-on to the chair, which meant either watching it at a ridiculous angle or, even more awkwardly, from the bed to which it was also situated sideways. Overall, a nice plush hotel but with several design glitches needing tweaking.