The Goring Hotel is simply out of this world. I stayed for two nights with my partner and we were lucky enough to have a "balcony suite". We were immediately greeted warmly by staff as our taxi pulled up. From this moment on we were treated like the only guests staying there, we were made to feel incredibly special. The room was stunning, with one of the most beautiful bathrooms i have ever seen in a hotel, all the electronic facilities were controlled by a computer in the room, or from your bedside, including; lights, tv, music and curtains. At first we did have a problem with the tv and the music in the bathroom, however this was promptly dealt with by the hotel staff and we were even offered a bottle of their own champagne for the inconvenience. After having a drink at the bar we returned to our room for a bit of relaxation before our evening meal. Our doorbell rang and a porter handed us a tray of fruit that had freshly been picked from the royal garden, this was unexpected and a lovely touch. In fact it was all the extra little touches that made the Goring feel more than a hotel.
The food and service in the restaurant was exceptional, the waiting staff were prompt, attentive and discreet rather than being "in your face".
I don't understand why some people have left previous reviews commenting that the hotel didn't live up to expectations. I can only presume that this is after the Royal Wedding and people are visiting expecting to be treated like a member of the Royal Family. This obviously isn't going to happen in the real world, but I must say they came pretty close!
The Goring is by far my favourite hotel in London, I cannot recommend it highly enough and I am very much looking forward to returning in March.
- Goring London
