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The Goring
Hotel
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Charming Finds
FOOD
The Dining Room - elegant British fare; 24-hour room serviceDRINK
The Bar and Lounge - drinks, light bites, famous afternoon tea; The Garden Terrace - divine in summerROOMS
Spacious with light/neutral decor; decorated in a classic English country house stylePRICE (STANDARD DOUBLE)
GBP 390YEAR OPENED
1910; phased renovations (2009)# OF ROOMS
71CONNECTIVITY
YesFREE INTERNET?
NoGYM
No - complimentary access to LA fitness three minutes awaySPA
No - off-site deal with LA fitness three minutes awayTUBE
Victoria
VIBE
Traditional British formal in a smaller hotel setting with lovely gardens. The formal dining room seems more suitable for a business lunch or dinner. The sitting room on the first floor is comfortable for a nightcap, but during the daytime and early evening it is filled with business suits. The later the evening gets, the more relaxed the lounge becomes.
GO HERE WITH
Your proper aunt; your parents; co-workers; anyone who is looking for a formal British boutique experience.Tends to attract an older crowd.
WHY WE LIKE IT
The location is convenient (within a 10 minute walk to tourist favorite Buckingham Palace); the rooms are spacious and each is decorated slightly differently; and the sitting room in the lobby is relaxing during the later evening hours.
AMENITY WE LOVE
Beds were surprisingly comfortable–Westin dream beds, watch out! Sink into the couches in the bar for a quiet evening nightcap.
WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE
Our room details needed tweaking: lights in bathroom (brighter, please!) and the desk (one can’t sit at the desk properly–chairs are too high!). Competent service could be a touch less stuffy. (That said, one of our readers reported in that the staff always make her feel “at home,” even whipping up a much-needed late night burger upon request.)
GOOD TO KNOW
First hotel in the world to have private bathrooms and central heating in every bedroom. Many claim (especially bath enthusiasts) that Room 114 is the best in the house, for its whirlpool tub under an octagonal cupola.
CLOSEST COMPS
Dukes (London)
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