The Goring
Hotel · Victoria ·
Sophisticated rooms, acclaimed restaurant, tranquil garden, butler service
Sophisticated rooms, acclaimed restaurant, tranquil garden, butler service
"Only a five-minute stroll from Victoria Station and close to Buckingham Palace, this formal, family-run hotel is steeped in royal heritage — Kate Middleton spent her last night as a single woman here — and it remains the only hotel ever to be granted a Royal Warrant by the Queen." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Now that I’m in my 60s and can’t plow through the endless richness of a 14 course chef’s menu, I would go to The Goring Hotel for a delicious meal with Eggs Drumkilbo and their traditional sirloin beef roast, as well as an extra spicy Bloody Mary and a lottery winner-priced bottle of red from their extensive wine list." - Edward Barsamian
"When you want to spend an uninterrupted three hours in the kind of room where the king would record a Christmas message, book afternoon tea at The Goring. The Belgravia hotel’s vicinity to Buckingham Palace makes it a firm favourite for out-of-towners, but we'd also come here just to spend an afternoon feeling pampered. Finger sandwiches range from fine to addictively good—refills of the truffle egg mayo kept us on the savoury part of the tea longer than usual. Combined with the perfectly fluffy scones, the excellent mini carrot loaf, and an unlimited supply of teas from the long list, it's an afternoon tea experience that encourages settling down and lingering. It's mostly served in The Veranda, a bright, conservatory-like space, but you should book for a Saturday when you can enjoy it in the more special-feeling main restaurant, The Dining Room. Sit in the glorious heavy-curtained room that’s reminiscent of a Bridgerton episode, and soak in the Britishness of it all." - Rianne Shlebak
"An old-school, traditionally English hotel that holds a Royal Warrant and becomes particularly elegant at Christmastime, with formal dining in The Dining Room and a famed Christmas pudding that epitomizes classic holiday indulgence. Situated in Belgravia near Buckingham Palace, it offers a refined, celebratory atmosphere and proximity to festive sights like the Trafalgar Square tree via St. James's Park." - Emily Zemler Emily Zemler Emily Zemler is a London-based writer and journalist who covers entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, USA Today, Allure, Elle, Los Angeles Times, Travel + Leisure, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"From £75 per person If you dream of being treated like the royalty you are, in a room that looks like the set from The Princess Diaries, book afternoon tea at this five-star hotel in Belgravia. You’ll get the usual fluffy scones and mini cakes, but you’re not really here for the food. You’re here to have your tea poured for you and your plate changed whenever a crumb gets too close to it. Typically, having someone swoop in to check if everything’s OK every millisecond feels invasive, but at The Goring, you won’t even notice. It’s that effortlessly excellent service that makes afternoon tea so popular here, meaning you should book well in advance." - rianne shlebak, eileen twum