The Goring

A superb afternoon tea experience w/ Champagne Bollinger. Sandwiches, Pastry, Tea Service and Champagne all very slick, generous and kind.

If you expect the best service, you'll find it here. I've never stayed at such a delightful hotel, and I've stayed at Cannes, Paris, London, Chicago, and elsewhere. Cozy and posh at the same time. Comfortable and respectful at the same time. Intuitive and arm's length professionality, at the same time. The cleanest hotel with the finest furnishings. My only downside: make sure you are aware of the steps in your bathroom.

There are hotels, there is great service, and then there is The Goring Hotel. From the moment you arrive, you are made to feel like royalty while also being welcomed as part of the family. The team take the time to learn your name, understand your preferences, and then somehow exceed every expectation. The rooms are beautifully appointed, with thoughtful touches everywhere, from the stunning artwork and luxurious amenities to the heated towel rails. The nightly turndown service , where the music and ambient lighting welcomes you to the room. Every detail reflects the hotel’s rich history and commitment to excellence. Dining here is an experience in itself. Whether it’s breakfast, dinner or the famous Afternoon Tea, every meal is beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. It’s far more than just dining – it’s an unforgettable experience. The gorgeous gardens are the second largest private gardens in London, the first being Buckingham Palace, with games and cold ice water set up daily for guests to enjoy. We missed out on meeting the famous Teddy but hopefully next time. My clients have stayed and highly recommended now I have truly found my go to hotel in London and can’t wait to return. A more in depth review will be featured on Travel Agent Finder Australia, but for now, a heartfelt thank you to the Goring family and every member of the team for making our stay so memorable. Five stars simply don’t seem enough.

We absolutely love this hotel. It's in a great location close to Buckingham Palace but out of the throng of people on a side street. The staff is very professional & welcoming. They were so kind to upgrade us & fill the room with special treats to celebrate my birthday. The rooms are classy & beautiful & even though our room was on the front of the hotel by the street....it was quiet. I had read about air conditioning not being great in London but the air con was perfect at the Goring. We ate breakfast in their hotel both mornings & the service & food were terrific. This is a family owned hotel & they go above & beyond to make you feel welcome & special. The Goring is our favorite hotel in London! Thank you Goring staff we will be back!

This was my third time staying at the Goring, it is my favorite hotel in London and it is very high on my list globally as well. There is a homey peacefulness to it that is created by the building’s location on a tranquil pretty side street, the gorgeous decor and sumptuous furnishings, and of course the magical private garden, where one very early morning I was joined by a lovely fox and beautiful magpies for coffee. All is made even more exceptional and fun by the Goring’s wonderful team. It is impossible not to be charmed by this very special place. Having stayed here twice before solo and absolutely loved it, I wanted to bring my sister along this time. She is in the hospitality industry and also very much appreciated the atmosphere, service, and our supremely comfortable room. A few things to note. As mentioned this was my third multi-night stay here in a little over three years. In stays past I have felt very welcomed by a tour of the hotel, pretty flowers and thoughtful notes on the desk in my room, and even arrived the second time to a beautiful selection of complimentary sweets. My business felt valued, and this would ensure my return for future stays, even inspiring me to bring my family here. This time, however, there was nothing at all to welcome my sister and me to the room (not even a note), and no acknowledgement whatsoever that it was my third time returning to the hotel. No “welcome back” etc. I’m by no means a super regular, however, I had hoped to be an even more frequent guest at the Goring in the future. Now I will just say that it feels nice when your repeat business and loyalty is acknowledged, and it doesn’t when it is not. Secondly, we chose to have breakfast in the restaurant on our last morning, and it was very inconsistent. It took more than 30 minutes to deliver our eggs, and when they came one dish was extremely hot and one was freezing cold. Clearly they’d forgotten one and the other sat there the entire time. Our water was also never refilled and no one asked how our experience was. Upon check out, the front desk staff presented me with the bill and asked nothing of my stay. I still love the Goring and hope to return. I just wanted to share this feedback given their dedication to delivering excellent service, which I still believe they do, for the most part.