The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione

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Starhotels
8.6 (3206 reviews)
190 Queen's Gate , London , GB
+44 20 7584 6601

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Old facilities
Noise issues
Lack of privacy in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Some complaints about old facilities potentially indicating lower cleanliness standards.
Service
8.87
Consistently praised as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.1
Excellent location for the Royal Albert Hall and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.05
Some issues with room setups and old facilities affecting comfort.
Amenities
8.58
Amenities were generally well-received, but some rooms lack modern features.
Value for Money
8.45
Perceived value is good but impacted by extra costs for parking.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast and bar service received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
8.66
Overall mostly positive with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:50

Property Description

Historic Charm and Luxury
The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione, established in 1892, is a boutique hotel in South Kensington with 50 lavishly-appointed bedrooms steeped in history. Each room is uniquely furnished with hand-picked pieces, ornate beds, and Italian luxury linens from Frette.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in classic British cuisine at the on-site restaurant or sip on fine spirits at The Bar 190, famous for hosting The Rolling Stones' album launch. Enjoy the extensive collection of whiskies and rums in a setting rich with musical history.

Prime Location
Located near top attractions like Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, and world-renowned museums, The Gore offers easy access to the best of London. Explore upscale shopping in Knightsbridge and enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the West End just minutes away.
Ready to experience luxury and history at The Gore London? Book your stay now!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LON

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 3206 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 8.87
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Adrian • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The staff are very helpful and pleasant.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • couple • gb
9
Fantastic stay in a very comfortable hotel with brilliant staff
Pros:

Fantastic staff, very convenient location, great bar area, excellent breakfast.
Very comfortable bed and pillows, luxurious bed linen.

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Gosling • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

From start to finish, quality & professional. Great relaxing vibe in such a class hotel. Location, spot on.

Cons:

Felt the bar side was very expensive for drinks. Small dish of nibble bits...£7:00.
Also after the show @ tha Albert Hall, many people sent back to hotel bar, but bar was very short staffed and unprepared for what I consider to be predictable situation.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • de
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great location. Very comfortable. Staff responsive and friendly.

Cons:

Restaurant not open on Sunday or Monday nights. Limited room service menu.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Corina • couple • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • im
8
Excellent, quirky room for a special occasion but hidden extras spoiled the experience
Pros:

Fantastic location. Brilliant in it’s quirky nature

Cons:

Didn’t like being hit with an extra £12 a night service fee. This was supposed to be optional but it would have been churlish to deciline as the service was so good. For me, this is an expensive stay and the extra charge made it feel tainted.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • couple • gb
10
Relaxing mini break conveniently close to the Albert Hall
Pros:

Decor, comfortable bed quiet

Cons:

The settee may benefit from reupholstering its not vey confirms

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
9
Excellent location and good value
Pros:

It’s a excellent location for the Albert hall

Cons:

One of the bar snacks we ordered wasn't that great

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • ch
10
Sehr gut zum empfehlen
Pros:

Mitten in Zentrum gutes Essen

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Sarah Dev • solo_traveller • gb
5
Extremely expensive and disappointing
Pros:

The location is fantastic for the albert Hall. I chose this hotel specifically for that since I had only had an operation on my ankle 8;weeks previous to put visit

Cons:

I had asked for a specific deluxe room, that apparently didn't exist on arrival,
There was a huge stain on the carpet of the small room that we were given.
There was black mold surrounding the bath in the bathroom...and you have to climb into the bath to have your shower. Not really accessible to all, and should maybe be made clearer when booking.
There were water pressure issues and the toilet didn't flush properly.
To some this plumbing in an old building may seem quaint...but we didn't think they were at the prices charged!
There is a tiny lift up to the room

All in all it was an extremely expensive stay for three nights in august- over a thousand pounds and on top of that .... a service charge was added on to absolutely everything!! ... which we asked to be removed on checking out!
Breakfast was also disappointing.

Sorry but better options can be found.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • de
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Gianluca • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • us
9
One of London’s premier boutique hotels.
Pros:

I had a small single by design on the top floor. These former staff quarters rooms are amazing value. You are staying in one of London’s premier hotels at a great rate. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

A little issue with my laundry but the staff went out of their way to make it right . Truly appreciated.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mustafa • solo_traveller • tr
8
Pros:

Dinlendirici güzel konum olarak da harika bir yerde

Cons:

Odalar küçüktü Tabii ki eski binalarda zannediyorum Odalar küçük

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Liz • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect location and friendly for one person. Really cosy atmosphere cosy attraction on
Pros:

Great trad atmosphere

Cons:

Outdated shower

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee