FirstSuites Score 10.20 out of 10, EMPTYJET 6★
Shangri-La The Shard London
London · United Kingdom
93.2EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$from ~$725 / night
- City
- Wellness
- Urban resort
The Guests' — N° 420 of 777EMPTYJET rank #80
The Goring Hotel
FirstSuites Score
9.92 / 10
10.00 = a flawless five-star; above it, the sixth and seventh stars.
15 Beeston Pl, London SW1W 0JW, United Kingdom
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Global excellence index
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
94.8 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
EMPTYJET 5-starEMPTYJET 5-star
Analysed from 3,645 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Trip.com and Agoda.
Most noted: rooms.
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 5-star 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 5-star 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
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Opened / renovated
- 1910
- Architecture
- Edwardian Style, built in 1910 by Otto Goring
- Type
- City
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Fine dining — evidence: Michelin-starred Dining Room
- MICHELIN-starred restaurant — 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 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
51.4976, -0.1455Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider7 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields
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