The Goring

Classic family-run hotel dating from 1910, with secluded gardens, on a quiet Belgravia street just behind Buckingham Palace.

Score 87.5
Stats 71 rooms; 1 restaurant; 1 bar.
Competitive Edge Old-school English service.
Rooms to Book Garden Views with king-size beds are particularly peaceful.
Don't Miss A dish of eggs Drumkilbo (lobster, shrimp, eggs, and tomatoes)—a favorite of the late Queen Mother—in the main dining room.
Cost Doubles from $754.
Contact Beeston Place, Grosvenor Gardens
800/987-7433
www.goringhotel.co.uk

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Spa Tennis Golf Outdoor Activities
Water Activities Fishing Kids' Program