Family-owned luxury hotel near Buckingham Palace, holding a Royal Warrant. Features beautiful private gardens, Michelin-starred dining, and quintessentially British elegance. Where Kate Middleton stayed before her royal wedding.
The Goring is a privately owned luxury hotel standing on Beeston Place in London's Belgravia district, a short walk behind Buckingham Palace and five minutes from Victoria Station. It holds a Royal Warrant as a hotel — the only such warrant granted by the Monarch to a hotel in the world — reflecting its long and distinguished history of service to the British royal household. Since its opening in 1910, every generation of the Goring family has served as the hotel's operator, making it the last remaining family-owned and operated five-star hotel in London. The hotel's most celebrated recent moment came in April 2011, when Catherine Middleton and her family stayed at The Goring the night before her marriage to Prince William at Westminster Abbey. The Goring Suite, the hotel's most lavish room, occupies an entire floor and has hosted royalty, film stars, and heads of government throughout the property's history. The Goring occupies an unusually serene pocket of London between Victoria and Hyde Park Corner, with its own extensive private walled garden — one of the largest private hotel gardens in central London. The garden is used for summer dining and events, and its mature planting creates an unexpectedly tranquil atmosphere for a hotel a short walk from Buckingham Palace. Rooms and suites are furnished in an English country house style with Zoffany fabrics, marble bathrooms, and carefully selected antique pieces. The hotel's restaurant serves Michelin-starred British seasonal cuisine led by head chef Shay Cooper, with an emphasis on premium ingredients sourced from across the United Kingdom. The Goring Bar is celebrated for its cocktails and extensive collection of fine wines and whiskies. Afternoon tea is served in the bar and lounge, and the garden is available for exclusive outdoor entertaining during summer months.
Amenities
- Michelin-starred restaurant
- private garden
- bar
- fitness center
- afternoon tea
- concierge
Location
15 Beeston Place, London SW1W 0JW
51.4968, -0.1449 View on map
Highlights
- Royal Warrant holder — the only hotel in the world to hold a warrant granted by the Monarch as a hotel
- Extensive private walled garden used for outdoor dining — remarkably rare for a central London property
- Michelin-starred British restaurant led by head chef Shay Cooper emphasising premium UK seasonal produce
- Historic royal connections including Catherine Middleton's stay before her 2011 Westminster Abbey wedding
- Family-owned and operated since 1910 — the last family-run five-star hotel in London
Tips for visiting
- Afternoon tea at The Goring is one of London's most civilised and unhurried experiences — reserve well in advance
- The private walled garden is available to all hotel guests and is worth visiting on summer evenings
- Victoria Underground station (Victoria, District, and Circle lines) is a five-minute walk for city connections
- Belgravia's quiet streets are excellent for evening walking through one of London's most exclusive residential neighbourhoods
- Request a garden-facing room for the most peaceful outlook and the best access to outdoor morning light
Accessibility
The Goring has lift access to all guest floors and accessible rooms with appropriate modifications are available. The Beeston Place entrance is step-free. The private garden has level lawned areas accessible to most guests. Those with specific mobility requirements should contact the hotel directly when making reservations to arrange appropriate room allocation and arrival assistance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Goring's connection to the British Royal Family?
The Goring holds a Royal Warrant and has long-standing connections to the royal household. Catherine Middleton (now the Princess of Wales) stayed at the hotel with her family on the eve of her 2011 wedding to Prince William at Westminster Abbey.
Is The Goring family-owned?
Yes — The Goring is currently managed by the fourth generation of the Goring family since its founding in 1910, making it London's only remaining family-owned and operated five-star hotel.
Does The Goring have a Michelin-starred restaurant?
Yes, The Goring's restaurant holds a Michelin star and is open to hotel guests and non-residents for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekends and special occasion dates.
How close is The Goring to Buckingham Palace?
The hotel is approximately a five-minute walk from Buckingham Palace, situated on Beeston Place just behind the palace's south gardens and directly adjacent to the Royal Mews.
Is The Goring's garden open to hotel guests?
Yes, the private walled garden is available exclusively to hotel guests and is one of the hotel's most distinctive features. It is used for outdoor dining and events during summer months.