Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 28 September 2026 · How we review hotels
The Goring suits travellers who want a traditional London hotel with a personal touch. It is family-owned, sits on a quiet street in Belgravia a few minutes from Victoria Station, and many of its rooms look out over a large private garden with a croquet lawn. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, who come across as attentive without hovering, and about the breakfast, the bar with its pianist and the classic British interiors. The trade-offs lie mainly in the rooms. Several guests found theirs small for the price, and there is no minibar or tea and coffee in the room, since the hotel relies on room service instead. At busy times service at breakfast and in the conservatory can slow down. For guests who value calm, tradition and a garden in the heart of the city, it is an easy place to settle in; those who want space and modern in-room extras may be happier elsewhere.
Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 — the average across the 19 hotels we list in London is 9.4.
What Guests Loved
- The staff draw the most praise. Guests describe the service as attentive but never overbearing, and several connect that personal touch to the hotel being family-owned. Room service is singled out as quick.
- Many rooms overlook the garden, and guests name it as a highlight, whether for the view from the room or for drinks on the terrace in the afternoon sun. It gives the hotel a calm, country-house feel in the middle of the city.
Things to Consider
- Although the hotel describes its rooms as spacious, several guests found their room small, a few even tiny, for what they paid, and some mention limited storage in the bathroom.
- The hotel deliberately uses room service in place of a minibar and tea and coffee facilities. Room service is quick, but some guests missed being able to make a drink in the room and found the in-room amenities thin.
Should you book it?
The Goring is worth booking for travellers who value classic British style and personal service — but pick somewhere else if you want a large room with tea and coffee on hand.
Book it if you want
- Travellers who value classic British style and personal service
- Guests who want a quiet base within walking distance of Victoria and Buckingham Palace
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a large room with tea and coffee on hand
- You are looking for a contemporary design hotel with a lively scene
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Goring from the centre of London?
The Goring is 1.7 km from the centre of London.
How do guests rate The Goring?
On Booking.com it scores 9.4/10 from 179 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Goring have?
The Goring is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Goring offer?
The Goring offers garden, free Wifi, restaurant, bar, room Service and fitness Club Access.
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15 Beeston Place, Belgravia, London, SW1W 0JW, United Kingdom