The Goring

So let’s start with the positives. This hotel gives a traditional warm welcome. It is special. Everyone is polite and kind. The night porter especially! He looked after us into the late evening and was so lovely. Nor the room service man was also really jolly and the breakfast tea served in your room is delightful. Having said that I have just read a previous review saying you could request tea making facilities . I was not aware of that. So pricey to have tea in the room but it was beautiful in its presentation! We stayed at the shangri la and the staff here are way more professional and just approachable. Michael was on reception and greeted us really well. We decided to upgrade to a room with a garden view. Unfortunately we were next to the linen cupboard so was woken early on each of our three days. The room itself was beautiful and had more room than the executive. Would I upgrade again? Probably not given that it was just really about some additional floor space. Another night manager told us the best floor to stay on is the first one. So noted for next time. Our view was ok but would have been better lower down. The staff are courteous and helpful. We didn’t eat here but the bar is wonderful and cosy. The only other downside was hearing one of the maids outside our room one morning. She sounded like she was arguing with someone. I’m sure it was just a blip but was rather loud. The side lights were not working by our bed although someone came up to investigate they never returned to fix which was a shame considering we had paid for an upgrade. Overall we had a lovely stay. The location to places is superb. Five minutes walk to the palace and local attractions. Just those couple of tweaks would have made it perfect.

I spent a night here when meeting friends in London and as I am gradually trying out all the London hotels I thought I’d give the Goring a try. Having walked from Paddington I walked in rather than got out of a cab and I wasn’t exactly overawed by the welcome. No door man to open the door for me and I had to go and find him to find me a cab on my way out. The receptionist was rather unfriendly although Michael the lovely young chap who showed me to my room made up for it. My room was comfortable and although I had requested a bath - what I got was the smallest bath in the world and practically impossible to get in and out of with an immovable shower screen blocking the way. I did appreciate the JO LOVES toiletries though. The room was very comfortable although I would have appreciated tea making facilities and sockets next to the bed. I didn’t try the restaurant or the bar as was meeting friends but the hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas and quintessentially English in style.

This wonderful family owned hotel is just a quick taxi ride from the Palace of Westminster so an ideal location for entertaining friends from both sides of the house. Last week, I met a Lord Bishop for breakfast in the Verandah area of the lounge. The triple-stack bacon sandwiches ((£10.93) presented a formidable challenge to eat but were delicious - though I rue the absence of the homemade tomato chutney that was available pre-Covid. Proper coffee (£8.00) was served with a wonderful biscuit on the side. Service as always was discrete and efficient. This is really one of the best "Small Hotels in the World"

Visited for a staycation with my partner and could not have asked for a better experience! From check in to check out, we felt looked after as if we were part of the family. Our room was stunning - with our own private, garden facing balcony! Dinner was our highlight - we can see why they have a Michelin star! The risotto starter was one of my favourites, and the duck was incredible. The hotel itself is just stunning - full of character, hand-painted wallpaper and a huge garden! Thank you The Goring team for making our stay so special and memorable!

I stayed at The Goring in August for dinner and an overnight stay. It was fantastic - the food, the staff, the accommodation. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to stay at an independent, 5-star hotel in London to choose The Goring. We started the night with drinks in the bar where the atmosphere was nice and very welcoming. After a cocktail, we headed to the dining room and sat down to enjoy a lovely meal - of which the Beef Wellington was the star of the show! After a lovely dinner we retired to our room which was spacious and exquisitely decorated and very in-keeping with the rest of the hotel. The staff are wonderful. Nothing is too much of an ask and they are very friendly and approachable. Breakfast was another delight and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.