Established in 1892, The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of South Kensington, offering 50 lavishly-appointed bedrooms packed with history. Free WiFi is available. All the rooms at The Gore are individually furnished with hand-picked pieces, period pictures and ornate feature beds, as well as offering Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs. Bed linen, dressing gowns and towels come from Italian luxury linens specialist Frette. Many of the rooms are marked by vivid colors, ornate gilded mirrors, oak-carved four-poster beds, and other individual pieces of antique furniture. The Gore's on-site restaurant delivers classic British cuisine. The Bar 190 is best known as the location for the launch and photoshoot for The Rolling Stones’ 1968 album Beggars Banquet and offers an extensive range of spirits, with notably large collections of whiskeys and rums. Just a short walk from Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrods and the chic designer boutiques of Knightsbridge. The shopping, theaters, sightseeing and nightlife of the West End are just 10 minutes away by bus or Tube.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

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Marsha
United States United States
Ideally located. Spacious rooms. Nicely decorated. Excellent staff
Heather
United States United States
Beautiful building. The staff were exceptional. The bed comfortable the bath looked great, but I thought if I got in it I might never be able to get out as it was so deep
Stephen
United States United States
Great Room with great details; wonderful location; super friendly and helpful staff!!
Murrer
United States United States
The staff was wonderful. The rooms were beautiful. The breakfast was the best we have had in any restaurant on our trip.
Tatiana
Germany Germany
Historical design, close to Kensington park and Royal Albert Hall.
Susan
United States United States
Staff was amazing. Upgraded to a suite. Around the corner from Royal Albert Hall. Great breakfast
Christopher
United States United States
The location a block from Hyde Park …the service…the decor…the breakfasts. I loved it all!
Danièle
France France
Beautifully appointed hotel and bedroom with classic furniture. Super clean and comfortable beds and soundproofed rooms. Very attentive and personable staff. Separate dining room for breakfast lunch dinner. Great breakfast. Separate bar area. Nice...
Derek
Australia Australia
The hotel was exceptional, rooms were amazing, super comfy beds. Breakfast was great and our 3 nights there was a lovely way to end our UK holiday. Perfectly located to access all the sights.
Nomadicmurrays
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The second room was really lovely. I wasn't keen on the first rooms bathroom, so they moved us to the Judy Garland Suite. The rooms, like the hotel, are old world velvet and four posters. Real character and old-world charm. The staff were amazing...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
190 QUEEN'S GATE
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Only Junior Suites can accommodate an extra guest by adding a roll-away bed or a sofa bed. This request is subject to availability and and costs GBP 45 per night. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Please note that guests are required to show the credit card used to book the nonrefundable reservation upon check-in. If the credit card owner is not one of the guests, the hotel will require a copy of the credit card owner’s ID and credit card. When booking 8 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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