London, England
The Edwardian Goring Hotel is still owned by descendants of the Goring family. Beside Buckingham Palace, and known for Michelin-starred British dining, royal heritage and private gardens
Our review
I enjoyed an afternoon tea here a few years ago, that I wrote about for the Huffington Post blog. Best bits: quiet, discreet, superb product, excellent service. This is The Goring extract:
A favourite of the Royal Family, being the closest luxury hotel to Buckingham Palace, The Goring Afternoon Tea is an elegant indulgence and strictly for adults. Polite tent cards suggest you put business matters to one side and turn your phone off. In comfortable and cosy surroundings – with the veranda open in the summer – it manages to be unstuffy yet quietly delightful at the same time.
If you like a sedate atmosphere, this is the one for you. Attentive staff are smartly dressed in black. The Goring has polished silver teapots and their own special yellow bone china. The silver needle white tea is especially recommended. There are unusual fillings for the sandwiches – for example curried cauliflower – as well as more popular ones; and despite my reservations earlier about patisserie, the slightly sharp sea buckthorn mousse on pâte sucrée is divine. There is complimentary replenishment of tea and food, so come hungry. Times: Daily 3pm to 4pm plus Saturdays 1pm to 4pm.
And the full feature is here:
Five Luxury London Hotels for Afternoon Tea
Rooms
The Goring features 69 individually designed rooms and suites, each reflecting traditional English style with contemporary comforts. Many rooms overlook the hotel’s private garden or Belgravia streets and include bespoke furnishings, luxury fabrics and elegant marble bathrooms.
Food and Drink
The Dining Room at The Goring holds a Michelin star and showcases refined modern British cuisine led by Chef Graham Squire, with a strong focus on seasonal produce from across the British Isles. The Goring Bar offers expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, classic setting, while afternoon tea is a signature experience enjoyed in elegant surroundings overlooking the garden.
Wellness
The hotel focuses on rest and discreet luxury rather than extensive in-house spa facilities. Guests are provided with access to a nearby fitness club, while the hotel’s peaceful private garden offers a tranquil setting for relaxation.
Facilities
- Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant
- Classic cocktail bar
- Private garden and croquet lawn
- Afternoon tea lounge
- Meeting and private dining spaces
- Concierge and personalised guest services
- Valet parking and airport transfers
- Business services
Location
Located in Belgravia on Beeston Place, The Goring is moments from Buckingham Palace and Victoria Station, with easy access to Westminster, Mayfair and London’s central attractions.
Getting there
Address: 15 Beeston Place, London, SW1W OJW United Kingdom
Arriving by train: Victoria main-line and underground station is a 2 minute walk
Arriving by air: London Heathrow – Located 16 miles (25 Km). 45 minutes by car.London Gatwick – Located 28 miles (45 Km) 1hr 15 minutes by carLondon City – Located 8 miles (13 Km). 30 minutes by car.
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