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About this property

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 colours, 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 whiskies 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, theatres, sightseeing and nightlife of the West End are just 10 minutes away by bus or Tube.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Starhotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real 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

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    The traditional British decor, it’s style and warmth. It is two minutes away from Hyde Park and all the amenities of Kensington.
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely boutique hotel full of charm and character with excellent breakfast. Staff were all extremely helpful
  • Kath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous hotel. Very luxurious. Breakfast was delicious. Staff very helpful and friendly. Very well looked after in bar , restaurant and front of house without being over the top
  • Doug
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent staff,cuisine & beautiful boutique facility. Very convenient to Royal Albert Hall
  • Cléa
    France France
    The hotel is located in the quiet, residential area of Kensington, close to the more lively areas of Chelsea and Soho. The decoration of the hotel is absolutely charming and immersive in English style.
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Reasonably priced for location. Service from the staff exceptional. Good quality breakfast
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location, but the best part was the friendly, flexible and helpful staff. We enjoyed some very good breakfasts and loved the food and ambience of Bar190. Best of all, we were treated to two upgrades!! We will be returning next August for...
  • Natalie
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful Design, Nice rooms. Good Food, Nice Location
  • Bleaken
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was in a great location and had great character. Could not fault the staff or the cleanliness either. Will definitely returning
  • Diana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was excellent as were the staff and the food. We loved the atmosphere and it was a perfect location for concerts at the Royal Albert Hall

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • 190 QUEEN'S GATE
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-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 more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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