The Goring - London

A bastion of quality and absolute individuality, this luxury hotel is one of Britain's best kept secrets, just a short stroll away from Buckingham Palace and Victoria station. Seamlessly weaving the latest technology with classic British elegance and sophistication, this utterly charming hotel is totally uncompromising in its standards. Voted ‘Top London Hotel’ in the Travel & Leisure Reader's Survey (January 2007), The Goring was the very last grand hotel to be built in the Edwardian era. Spacious and opulent accommodation, gourmet cuisine and private gardens offer an indulgent retreat amid the central London throng. Complimentary fitness club membership is included for the duration of your stay.

For almost a century, 4 generations of the Goring family have run The Goring, which could not be better placed. Completed in 1910, The Goring is the oldest, privately-owned luxury hotel in London, where luxury and elegance are evident throughout. The rich, dark bar leads to a light, airy terrace and finally into a grand, comfortable lounge. A veranda has been added to the back of the terrace. This open space seats 24 people, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner overlooking the famous Goring Gardens. As part of your accommodation, you will be able to enjoy complimentary membership at Victoria’s LA Fitness Club, just a 3 minute walk away. Here you will have access to a swimming pool, sauna, and state-of-the-art gymnasium. Massage treatments and fitness classes may also be booked directly with the club. Four rooms are available for meetings and other private functions. There is 24-hour complimentary internet access in the IT room.

The glamour of Knightsbridge and Sloane Street; the bustle of Piccadilly and Theatreland; the shopping and art-steeped milieus of Bond Street and Jermyn Street are all close by. Within a 2 km radius of the hotel, you will find: Buckingham Palace - The official London residence of the sovereign, famous throughout the world and just a 2 minute stroll away. Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms - The world's first major museum dedicated to the life of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, with a permanent exhibition housed within the unique setting of the historic Cabinet War Rooms. Tate Britain - The national gallery of British art, displaying the world's greatest collection of work by British artists. Houses of Parliament - The mid-19th century Palace of Westminster is the home of the English Parliament and the Big Ben.

On Foot From Victoria Station (250 metres): The Victoria, District and Circle line Underground trains can take you to Victoria station. From here, you can easily walk to the hotel. Exit the station via the Victoria Street exit and turn left. Continue across Buckingham Palace Road onto Grosvenor Gardens. Beeston Place, where the hotel is situated, is your next left. By Train From London Gatwick Airport (45 km): The Gatwick Express rail service can take you to Victoria Station in 30 minutes.

In the restaurant, a winner at the Tio Pepe ITV London Restaurant Awards, an experienced chef prepares food of the highest quality. In the evenings, the Swarovski chandeliers are lowered for a more intimate atmosphere. Three interconnecting rooms provide different environments for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening suppers.