Map

The Lanesborough vs The Goring

Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Goring scores significantly better than The Lanesborough. The Goring comes in at 95 with praise from 19 publications like Time Out, Concierge and Michelin Guide.

The Lanesborough
The Lanesborough
8 / 10
Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
From $649 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
show all amenities
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Lavishly appointed rooms with impressive technological extras."
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you're willing to spend, spend, spend, this hotel is for you." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"An excellent staff, luxurious touches, and exclusive location on the busiest corner of Hyde Park make the Lanesborough a great luxury pick." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Considered one of London’s more historic luxury hotels, the Lanesborough was in fact redeveloped – impressively – only in 1991." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Deluxe hotel overlooking Hyde Park Corner. The stately neoclassical facade of the former St George’s hospital complements the ­opulent Regency-style interior."
Star Service Star Service
"Remains one of the permanent members on London's short list of stellar hotels, a blend of the traditional sophistication of the Dorchester with the consummate service and amenities of the Four Seasons." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This hotel is noted for having all the latest high-tech gadgetry --- cleverly concealed within a sea of mahogany furnishings."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A Georgian-style building overlooking Hyde Park, the Lanesborough maintains the elegance of an 18th-century private residence." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The Lanesborough is one of the city’s most regal hotels, not to mention an ideal base for exploring nearby Hyde Park, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Built in 1828 and located in the swankiest area of London, opposite Hyde Park and a 10-minute walk from Harrodshis Regency gem has been comprehensively and meticulously refurbished." Full review
Show All Reviews
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
show all amenities
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
Gayot Gayot
"Four generations of Gorings have run this hotel since it opened in 1910, and all that experience shows in the extremely high levels of personal service."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Queen mother used to pop in for afternoon tea and it's not difficult to see why with elegant... décor, wonderfully warm efficient staff and largest private hotel garden in central London."
Zagat Zagat
"This family-owned Edwardian boutique hotel in Victoria has been a magnet for monarchs and heads of state for over a century."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Still run by the family who built it, The Goring offers the height of luxury with a distinctly intimate feel." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Glistening with chandeliers, dotted with trademark fluffy sheep and overseen by highly professional staff, this family-owned hotel is a supremely grand." Full review
Show All Reviews