Belgravia London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Classic HeritageOutside the door
Aristocratic Edwardian redoubt
Guests enter an Edwardian salon adorned with restored plasterwork ceilings and playful Fromental wallpaper depicting champagne-sipping monkeys.
“Still run by the family who built it, The Goring offers the height of luxury with a distinctly intimate feel.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated suite footmen, tailored evening turndown gifts, and four generations of attentive, anticipatory family-led service.
Exceptional
Bowler-hatted doormen, veranda afternoon teas, and unbroken Edwardian rituals like the Queen Mother's eggs Drumkilbo define this Belgravia icon.
Remarkable
A 1910 Edwardian landmark that pioneered en suite hotel bathrooms and holds an official Royal Warrant.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in London
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
this Belgravia hotel can claim, with ample justification, to be second only to Buckingham Palace for absolutely classic London luxury.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked along a quiet Belgravia mews behind Buckingham Palace, the address sits minutes on foot from Victoria and St James's Park.
The rooms
Gainsborough silks drape the walls alongside antique dressing tables, marble bathrooms, and cheeky lighting switches featuring an Oooh setting.
The gym
- Treatments
- In-room massage and spa treatments arranged via the concierge.
- Gym
- 24/7 fitness room with Technogym treadmills, recline exercise bikes, cross-trainers, free weights, and yoga mats.
Restaurant
The Veranda
Traditional afternoon tea and Champagne are served under ornate plasterwork arches looking out across the private garden.
With just 69 rooms, the staff can really get a sense of who is here on any given day, and it helps that several members of the team have been at the property for decades.
At the table
The Michelin-starred Dining Room carves Beef Wellington tableside, and the bar pours house cocktails under gilded ceilings.
How it began
Opened in 1910 by Otto Goring, this family-run landmark was the world's first hotel to install central heating and en suite bathrooms.
“Rooms are cushy and comfortable, with traditionally English décor (silk wallpaper, vintage-inspired headboards, Italian linens, and oversized armchairs) and playful details.”
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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.