The Goring, LondonThe Goring in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 74 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.3, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $804 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Goring is a five-star hotel in Belgravia, London, within walking distance of Buckingham Palace. Opened in 1910 and still family-owned, it was refurbished in 2015 and offers 69 individually decorated rooms and suites combining classic English style with modern comforts. Dining includes a Michelin-starred restaurant and a well-regarded afternoon tea, served in venues that also include a bar and a garden terrace. Guests get complimentary Wi-Fi, room service and access to a fitness club, and the hotel welcomes children. Its small size and personal service suit travellers who prefer an intimate, traditional hotel over a large modern one. The gym facilities are limited, and the nightly rate starts at around $804, so it is a considerable expense.What stands out

Family-owned Edwardian hotel near Buckingham Palace

Michelin-starred restaurant and noted afternoon tea

69 individually decorated rooms and suites

Attentive, personal service

Watch out for

Gym facilities are small and limited

Nightly rates start around $804

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