The Gore
190 Queens Gate, London, England, SW7 5EX, United Kingdom
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190 Queens Gate, London, England, SW7 5EX, United Kingdom
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.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Pets Allowed
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Trouser press
  • Packed lunches
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Snack bar
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Concierge services
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Public transport tickets
  • Wine/champagne
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Audible alarm
  • Car rental available
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Allergy-free rooms available
  • Room service available
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Takeout dining services available
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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The Gore
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Airports Show all on map »

  • London City Airport - 10.07 mi
  • Northolt - 10.88 mi
  • Heathrow Airport - 12.22 mi
  • London Biggin Hill - 14.86 mi
  • Gatwick Airport - 24.34 mi
  • Luton Airport - 27.09 mi
  • Farnborough - 30.03 mi
  • Rochester - 31.16 mi
  • Blackbushe - 31.25 mi
  • Stansted Airport - 31.97 mi

Museums

  • RCM Museum of Musical Instruments - 705 f
  • Natural History Museum - 0.28 mi
  • Sikorski Museum - 0.29 mi
  • London Science Museum - 0.30 mi
  • Natural History Museum London - 0.33 mi
  • Science Museum - 0.37 mi
  • Thackeray Gallery - 0.40 mi
  • Victoria & Albert Museum - 0.44 mi
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 0.47 mi
  • Serpentine Gallery - 0.59 mi
  • Saatchi Gallery - 0.70 mi
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stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
All good
No socket near a mirror for a hair dryer
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location and its history
It’s a little dated but that adds to the ambience
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
It looked great, everything looked like class.
Overall, the hotel looked good and had plenty going for it, but the stay was let down by a surprising lack of attention to basic comfort and guest experience. There was no hot water at 8am, which really should not happen in a hotel. The electric sockets were placed in awkward, inaccessible positions, and the bedroom lighting was poor, particularly for anyone needing to do make-up properly. The coffee machine was a nice touch, but providing only one pod felt rather mean and under-thought. The biggest disappointment, though, was the welcome in the bar. We arrived at around 11pm and were greeted with “Have you booked?” rather than a warm welcome or any sense of “How can we help?” That may be a process issue, but it came across as unwelcoming. So, while the hotel presents well, it needs to focus more on practical comfort and hospitality. These are not luxuries. They are the basics.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Bed really comfy with luxury bedding. Very convenient for the Albert hall
Room is beginning to get shabby. No mirror to dry hair. Taps on the wrong way round and couldn't turn the shower head off. Bath very high to climb into.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Staff helpfulness
The bed was too high.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Proper old school hotel
Some of the bathroom fittings could benefit from an update
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great Room with great details; wonderful location; super friendly and helpful staff!!
Great Hotel!!!
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Best hotel I stayed in London. Apart from the lovely rooms, the staff is really helpful and nice. The staff was polite. I regret not visiting the hotel famous bar!
all was great
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Perfect location for our event at the Royal Albert Hall The room was beautiful The bed was so comfortable, especially the sheets The staff were warm, friendly and helpful The breakfast was delicious and served in a gorgeous room
One small thing The mirror in the bathroom was very small and mounted too high to be of any use. Yes a magnifying mirror on a little stand was provided but that meant I couldn’t use the mirror by the sink. There was more than enough room on the wall to mount a proper usable mirror. With decent light to apply makeup
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff was wonderful. The rooms were beautiful. The breakfast was the best we have had in any restaurant on our trip.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The location is perfect for the Royal Albert Hall, and the London Museums. The bar has a great vibe and the staff are friendly and helpful. The decor is early 20th century London aristocratic grandeur with a touch of 60s rock scene through their link with The Rolling Stones. It’s quirky and great for one night.
We were upgraded to the Queen Elizabeth Suite which is full of QE memorabilia and a 4 poster bed. All good and would have been positive if the plumbing in the relatively more modern bathroom worked as planned. It didn’t and we endured a shower that sprayed the entire room, a temperature control that just had a mind of its own and a toilet cistern that was so powerful it would wake the dead and soak everything around it when flushed. Not so good.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Fabulous hotel in a great location. Close to everything including Hyde Park. Very comfortable rooms. Impressive furnishings. Staff very helpful.
Nothing
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • London City Airport - 10.07 mi
    • Northolt - 10.88 mi
    • Heathrow Airport - 12.22 mi
    • London Biggin Hill - 14.86 mi
    • Gatwick Airport - 24.34 mi
    • Luton Airport - 27.09 mi
    • Farnborough - 30.03 mi
    • Rochester - 31.16 mi
    • Blackbushe - 31.25 mi
    • Stansted Airport - 31.97 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • RCM Museum of Musical Instruments - 705 f
      • Natural History Museum - 0.28 mi
      • Sikorski Museum - 0.29 mi
      • London Science Museum - 0.30 mi
      • Natural History Museum London - 0.33 mi
      • Science Museum - 0.37 mi
      • Thackeray Gallery - 0.40 mi
      • Victoria & Albert Museum - 0.44 mi
      • Victoria and Albert Museum - 0.47 mi
      • Serpentine Gallery - 0.59 mi
      • Saatchi Gallery - 0.70 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Gloucester Road - 0.42 mi
      • South Kensington - 0.51 mi
      • High Street Kensington - 0.53 mi
      • Queensway - 0.78 mi
      • Lancaster Gate - 0.83 mi
      • Knightsbridge - 0.83 mi
      • Earl's Court - 0.88 mi
      • Bayswater - 0.90 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

      Zoo Show all on map »
      • Kensington Gardens - 0.48 mi
      • Roof Gardens - 0.55 mi
      • Kensington Roof Gardens - 0.57 mi

    Other attractions

      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • Royal College of Art - 546 f
      • Imperial College - 0.24 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Baden-Powell House - 802 f
      • Kensington Palace - 0.51 mi
      • Linley Sambourne House - 0.74 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Prince Albert Memorial - 942 f
      • Natural History Museum - 0.33 mi
      • Memorial Scrolls Trust - 0.58 mi
      • Princess Diana/Dodi Fayed Memorial - 0.70 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Royal Albert Hall - 975 f
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Proms - 984 f
      • Harrods - 0.66 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens - 0.25 mi
      • Opera Holland Park - 0.81 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Kensington High Street - 0.61 mi
      • Sloane Street - 0.92 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • 22 Hyde Park Gate - 416 f
      • The Minema - 551 f
      • Gloucester Road - 0.40 mi
      • Brompton Oratory - 0.48 mi
      • South Kensington - 0.49 mi
      • Queensway - 0.78 mi
      • Lancaster Gate - 0.81 mi
      • Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge - 0.81 mi
      • Knightsbridge Tube - 0.83 mi
      • Bayswater - 0.92 mi
      • Whiteleys - 0.94 mi
      • Notting Hill Coronet - 0.95 mi

The Gore

190 Queens Gate, London, England, SW7 5EX, United Kingdom