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The Goring vs Blakes Hotel

Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, The Goring ranks significantly better than Blakes Hotel. The Goring comes in at #1 in London with approval from 19 sources like DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Fodor's.

The Goring
The Goring
9 / 10
Beeston Place, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0JW
From $612 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Many of the attractive rooms overlook a peaceful garden."
Concierge Concierge
"Still run by the family that opened it in 1910, this "elegant property very much like a private English home" is adjacent to Buckingham Palace."
Fodor's Fodor's
"With Buckingham Palace just around the corner, this hotel, built in 1910 and now run by third-generation Gorings, has always been a favorite among discreet VIPs." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"It boasts special assets such as a lovely garden and London’s most sumptuous family rooms and children’s facilities."
Star Service Star Service
"While it does indeed offer guest rooms to rival most any in London in terms of quality, the real joy of a stay here is being in the tender care of wondrous people." Full review
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Blakes Hotel
Blakes Hotel
8 / 10
33 Roland Gardens, London SW7 3PF
From $419 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Dramatic, bold and eclectic decor."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Actress Anouska Hempel's opulent and highly individual creation is one of London's best small hotels." Full review
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Live out your fantasy: Choose an ancient Egyptian funeral barge or a 16th-century Venetian boudoir.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Recently refurbished Blakes oozes panache: five Victorian houses cobbled into one hotel and incomparably designed by Anouska Hempel." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Each room is in a different style, with influences from Italy, India, Turkey and China." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Rooms range in style from baronial manor to opulent Oriental and contain pieces collected on her travels."
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