The Goring
15 Beeston Place, SW1W 0JW London (Belgravia), (71 rooms) UK
The Goringdescription: Voted Top London Hotel in the Travel & Leisure Reader's Survey (January 2007), The Goring was the very last grand hotel to be built in the Edwardian era. Completed in 1910, it is now the oldest, privately owned luxury hotel in London. With a feel that varies between the traditional country house to the classically British, luxury and elegance are evident throughout. In the restaurant, a winner at the Tio Pepe ITV London Restaurant Awards, an experienced chef prepares food of the highest quality, served amid traditional English surroundings. In the evenings, the Swarovski Chandeliers are lowered for a more intimate atmosphere. Elsewhere, 3 interconnecting rooms provide different environments for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening suppers. The rich, dark bar leads through to a light, airy terrace and finally into a grand, yet comfortable lounge. A veranda has been added to the back of the terrace. This open space seats 24 people overlooking the famous Goring Gardens where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. As part of your accommodation, you will be able to enjoy complimentary membership at Victoria’s LA Fitness Club, just a 3 minute walk away. Here you will have access to a swimming pool, sauna, and state-of-the-art gymnasium. Massage treatments and fitness classes may also be booked directly with the club. As well as in-room internet access, there is also high-speed internet access at the desk and 24-hour complimentary internet access in the IT room. 4 rooms are available for meetings and other private functions.A bastion of quality and absolute individuality, this luxury hotel is one of Britain's best kept secrets, just a short stroll away from Buckingham Palace. For almost a century, four generations of the Goring family have run The Goring, which could not be better placed for the enjoyment of all that London has to offer. Seamlessly weaving the latest technology with classic British elegance, this utterly charming hotel is sure of its own identity and totally uncompromising in its standards, offering you a silver tray serving of true British sophistication. Spacious, opulent accommodation sits amid grand public rooms, where you can dine on gourmet cuisine and enjoy a drink in a choice of sumptuous surroundings. Private gardens offer you an oasis amid the central London throng, while you will also benefit from complimentary fitness club membership. |
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Area informationSituated an easy stroll from the central transport hub of Victoria station, The Goring could not be better placed for the enjoyment of all that London has to offer. The glamour of Knightsbridge and Sloane Street; the bustle of Piccadilly and Theatreland; the shopping and art-steeped milieus of Bond Street and Jermyn Street are all close by. Within a 2 km radius of the hotel, you will also find: Buckingham Palace - the official London residence of the sovereign, famous throughout the world. Just a 2 minute stroll away. Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms - the world's 1st major museum dedicated to life of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, with a permanent exhibition housed within the unique setting of the historic Cabinet War Rooms. Tate Britain - the national gallery of British art, displaying the world's greatest collection of work by British artists. Houses of Parliament - the mid-19th century Gothic revival Palace of Westminster is the home of the English Parliament and the famous Big Ben.Room informationEvery spacious room at The Goring is unique, sumptuously decorated and furnished, and laden with delightful, considerate touches. Despite the central location, many rooms overlook the garden and some even have their own private terrace. English opulence is apparent throughout with up-to-the-minute facilities, including a multi-channel TV with satellite channels, a wide choice of films, complimentary music on-demand and internet access. Non-smoking rooms are available and all rooms have individually controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe.CommentsInternet Facilities: Internet access is available in every room. There is also high-speed internet access at the desk and 24-hour complimentary internet access in the IT room.Food and beverageBreakfast is served from 07:00 until 10:00. Lunch is served from 12:30 until 14:30. Dinner is served from 19:00 until 22:00. Price of Full English Breakfast (if not included in Price of Room): 23 GBP.Hotels facilitiesParking (fee required), Restaurant, Room Service, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Business Centre, Laundry, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, City Centre, Near Train Station, Park, Ironing Service, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Valet Parking, Currency Exchange, Shoe Shine, Heating, Fax/Photocopying, Luggage Storage, Near Subway, RiverTravel directionsBy Train (from Victoria Station, 250 metres): Victoria, District and Circle Line London Underground trains will get you to Victoria Station. From here, you can easily walk to the hotel. Exit the station via the Victoria Street exit and turn left. Continue across Buckingham Palace Road onto Grosvenor Gardens. Beeston Place, where the hotel is situated, is your next left. By Air (from London Gatwick Airport, 45 km): The Gatwick express rail service will take you to Victoria Station in 30 minutes.Guest ratings  9.52 reviews |
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