The Gore Hotel

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.

The hotel was clean and comfortable with a fabulous breakfast served with a excellent range of food. The only disappointment was that the bathroom taps and shower were in need of replacement aa handles fell off and the shower was difficult to adjust.

We recently stayed at "The Gore" for five nights and had a wonderful experience. The hotel’s historic charm and character make it stand out from the usual modern chains. Our room was comfortable and well-maintained throughout our stay. It's very quiet close to the Hyde Park. A special mention goes to the staff and service at the breakfast—it was high quality and a great start to each day. The location is perfect for exploring South Kensington and Hyde Park. Highly recommended!

I had a great stay and felt the Gore provided an excellent experience for the money. If like me you’re attending the Royal Albert Hall, the location could hardly be more convenient. The hotel has 50 rooms spread across 2 handsome townhouses, but it feels smaller and more personal than that. Established in the Victorian period, it has character, soul, and a lingering air of historic grandeur….. all wood panelling, plush drapes and classic artworks. Being a property of age, there are areas of wear and tear, and the elevator is straight out of the ark (though I love such quirks). By and large, it is beautifully kept, and opulent in places. As a solo traveller, I opted for a standard room and was very happy with it - decor was tasteful, the beautifully carved antique bed very comfortable, and the room peaceful. Tea/coffee making is provided, as well as proper, fresh milk. If you fancy something fancier than a standard room, there are suites with glorious names, like the ‘Miss Fanny Suite’ and the ‘Lady Blessington’. Staff were friendly and efficient across departments, smartly clad in black suits. I didn’t dine in-house, other than grabbing a quick coffee, but the hotel does boast a well regarded restaurant. I loved the glitzy bar, which was once the stomping ground of icons such as the Rolling Stone. If you’re seeking facilities such as a gym and spa, the hotel probably isn't for you, but for a charming, quintessentially English stay, in a good location, at great value - the Gore is an absolute winner.

A very beautiful, quaint, high-quality hotel from bedding to window treatments to the bathroom decoration. We wanted to ship the mattress home because we did not want to get out of bed in the morning with how comfortable and cozy we were. We were greeted by a very cordial, well informed, kind, and with a great smile front desk person. Her name is Beatrice. The breakfast was excellent and our server Anu from Nepal did a great job. She was kind and also had a great smile. We come to London often and this will be our new destination hotel as it is convenient to lots of things we like to do.