The Goring

Overall disappointing. Was expecting better.

Liked: This hotel is extremely beautiful throughout. Staff are super friendly, efficient, welcoming and very eager to please in all departments. The service element is generally very strong at The Goring. A generous plate of fruit and bottle of house champagne was placed in my room prior to arrival as it was my birthday and this was well noted by the hotel. Room service breakfast was very efficient and prompt.
Disliked: Room amenities were disappointing in several aspects. I had to ask for a fridge and one was duly provided. Air conditioning did not work well but only when I requested one, a fan was provided. There are no tea or coffee making facilities in the room. Only via reading online reviews did I discover again that you have to ask for this. It wasn’t offered on arrival. Again disappointing. I felt this should have been offered on arrival. Service for pre-dinner drink was slow in the bar lounge. Food here is very good however my main course at dinner had a fois gras element, which was not explained on the menu. It was only explained until after it had been served. I did not expect a “hot pot pie” to accompany a lamb dish to taste predominantly of fois gras. I was unable therefore, to make my own informed decision on ethical grounds, on this menu choice. Again disappointing. Room service staff appeared fixated on removing the breakfast tray from my room while I was preparing to pack and leave.

Break fast was superb!

Liked: Garden
Disliked: Tiny room

Quiet comfortable luxe stay. Lovely...

Liked: Decor location and staff. Loved pianist at cocktails. Really added something special
Disliked: Bar food expensive and very slow (but friendly) service in conservatory (not in lounge bar which was superb perfect service)

Exceptional

Superb

There is nothing quite like...

Liked: The Goring has a private garden, and croquet lawn. Sitting there having a drink in the afternoon sunshine was nothing short of bliss. I imagine the only other person around here who has their own garden is their neighbor King Charles!
Disliked: Honestly nothing.

Relaxing.

Liked: The general ambiance of the hotel. Pleasant lounge and bar, nice restaurant and helpful and courteous staff.
Disliked: Not much really.

Exceptional

Exceptional