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The Goring Hotel

15 Beeston Pl, London SW1W 0JW, United Kingdom

  • Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.7/5Google rating1,556 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
  • 99.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • city breaks
  • business

About The Goring Hotel

The Goring Hotel, established in 1910, stands in London near Buckingham Palace. It is recognised as an EMPTYJET Preferred property and has earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026 and a La Liste score of 99/100. The hotel features The Dining Room, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a celebrated Afternoon Tea on The Veranda. Guests can also enjoy a cocktail bar, highlighted as one of London’s finest.

The Goring’s reputation for fine dining and its prestigious awards make it a notable address for visitors seeking classic British hospitality in the city. Its combination of heritage, culinary excellence, and central location appeals to travellers looking for a distinguished London experience.

Why it stands out

The Goring Hotel is listed for its EMPTYJET Preferred status, prime London location, and prestigious accolades, including a Forbes Five-Star rating and La Liste Top 1000 ranking. The Michelin-starred Dining Room and celebrated Afternoon Tea further distinguish it as a destination for fine dining and classic British hospitality.

Key facts

Opened / renovated
1910
Architecture
Edwardian Style, built in 1910 by Otto Goring
Type
City

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: Michelin-starred Dining Room
  • Bar — home to London’s loveliest cocktail bar
  • Afternoon tea — evidence: celebrated Afternoon Tea on The Veranda

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
The Dining Room — Michelin-starred
Bar
cocktail bar

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

51.4976, -0.1455
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