London, United KingdomSouth Kensington
The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione Hotel
Victorian townhouse set-piece
South Kensington London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic SocialOutside the door
The house
StarhotelsVictorian townhouse set-piece
Victorian townhouse public rooms hung with oil paintings and gilded mirrors draw an eclectic crowd of concertgoers and cultural travelers.
What it’s good at
Notable
Two 1892 Victorian townhouses filled with 19th-century carved oak beds, period oil paintings, and historic architectural detailing.
Notable
Welcoming Royal Albert Hall concertgoers and cultural patrons continuously from this Queen's Gate address since 1892.
Listed
Wood-panelled Bar 190 serves signature cocktails surrounded by framed memorabilia from the Rolling Stones' 1968 album launch.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This charming boutique hotel is packed with history, its six floors abloom with Victorian eccentricity.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Royal Albert Hall sits two minutes away on foot, with Kensington Gardens and the South Kensington museums just down Queen's Gate.
The rooms
Individually styled rooms feature carved oak four-poster beds and antique prints, ranging from Judy Garland's gilded bed to an oak-beamed Tudor suite.
Dogs stay too.
Bar 190
Red velvet banquettes and carved timber surround the cocktail counter, where the Rolling Stones launched Beggars Banquet in 1968.
At the table
Under ornate ceiling mouldings and chandeliers, 190 Queen's Gate serves seasonal British dishes and English wines.
How it began
Sisters Fanny and Ada Cooke, direct descendants of explorer Captain James Cook, opened this pair of Victorian townhouses in 1892.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.