The Goring

There are plenty of family-run hotels in London, but the Goring is the very best of them. In truth it has everything going for it: a location in the heart of royal London, close to Buckingham Palace, the royal parks, and Westminster Abbey (probably why Kate Middleton chose the Goring as her hotel the night before she married Prince William); a staff that knows its stuff; and an air of regal splendor. Guest rooms offer all the comforts, including luxurious bathrooms with extra-long tubs and red marble walls, and the beds are among the most comfortable in town. Queen Anne and Chippendale are the decor styles, and the maintenance is of the highest order. The rooms overlooking the garden are best. Business travelers may baulk (though many of us will cheer) at a ban on mobile phones and laptops in public areas, where you can take afternoon tea.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; babysitting; concierge; access to nearby health club

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