You can't go without mentioning its unique history when talking about The Goring Hotel. Having set milestones in the British hotel scene, the grand old dame is not just any hotel, but an institution and epitome of Englishness. Completed in 1910, The Goring was the last grand hotel of the Edwardian era to be built and continues to be run by the present generation of its founding family. It was the first hotel in the world to have private bathrooms and central heating in every bedroom. Famous guests include Sir Winston Churchill's mother, whom he visited frequently at the hotel. In 1990, third-generation George Goring received an O.B.E. from the Queen for services to the hotel industry. With such an illustrious past to live up to and many awards to its name, you can expect The Goring to welcome guests in tip-top form, always. Twenty-first century gadgets quietly assures that the hotel's moving ahead with the times, amidst individually designed bedrooms that shout traditional country house or classic British. Complete your luxurious stay with an afternoon tete-a-tete at the Goring Terrace or dinner at The Dining Room, with its distinctly Edwardian feel. Any time you need to head out, Victoria Station is close-by, as are Buckingham Palace, Westminster Cathedral and other famous London attractions. Map Overview

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