The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione - London

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 Gores 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.

The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 11:00.

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.

Cosy Double Room. Our Cosy Double Rooms offer a delightful little hideaway in the heart of London, perfect for those who wish to experience the city without the need for an expansive suite. Though petite in size, these rooms more than make up for it with character, offering a slice of history and a touch of old-world elegance that makes them anything but ordinary. The room features a double bed, a compact bathroom with walk-in shower, and décor that is distinctly English—rich in heritage with antique accents. Originally occupied by the metropolitan Victorian traveller, the Cosy Double captures a charming glimpsethe past with plenty of modern comfort for a luxurious stay. ;
Superior Double Room. All guest rooms are individually furnished with antique furniture, gilt mirrors, chandeliers, and period pictures.bathrooms have combined bathtub with shower and Penhaligons toiletries. Special touches include frette linen dressing gowns, beautiful fabrics, pillows, ornate beds and towels. This room cannot accommodate an extra bed. ;
Junior Suite. This is the most lavish, stylish and exotic guest room. It is decorated with a unique design. Furnished with antique furniture, gilt mirrors and chandeliers, it also has period pictures. The bathroom has a monsoon shower and Penhaligons toiletries. Special touches include frette linen dressing gowns, ornate beds and towels. Our Junior Suites are an ode to opulence, each one lovingly designed to capture the extravagant spirit of their past occupants or royal muses. Swathed in rich fabrics, adorned with antique treasures, and sprinkled with a touch of theatrical flair, these suites are nothing short of our most sumptuous and stylish quarters. Several feature a plush sofa that can converta single bed, ideal for accommodating a third guest. Some of our Junior Suites pay tribute to The Gore’s most illustrious visitors, such as the Dame Nellie Melba Suite, a nod to the famed Australian opera singer, and the Dame Edith Evans Suite, a fitting salute to the grande dame of the West End stage. The Miss Ada Suite and the Miss Fanny Suite honour the Cook sisters that once owned the hotel, while the Lady Blessington Suite bears the name of the Countess that resided at Gore House, the Kensington manor that originally stood on the site of the Royal Albert Hall. Paying homage to Britain’s most iconic female monarchs, the Queen Victoria Suite and the Queen Elizabeth Suite channel the splendour of Buckingham Palace itself to provide a very royal sanctuary to spend the night. ;
Deluxe Double Room. This deluxe double is uniquely furnished with antiques, ornate gilt mirrors and chandeliers. It boasts a stunning oak carved four-poster or a half-tester bed.bathrooms have a combined bathtub with a shower and Penhaligons toiletries. Special touches include frette linen dressing gowns, beautiful fabrics, pillows, ornate beds and towels. This room cannot accommodate an extra bed. ;
Deluxe Triple Room. This deluxe triple room is uniquely furnished with antiques, ornate gilt mirrors and chandeliers. It boasts a stunning oak carved four-poster or a half-tester bed.bathrooms have combined bathtub with shower and Penhaligons toiletries. Special touches include frette linen dressing gowns, beautiful fabrics, pillows, ornate beds and towels. Our Deluxe Rooms whisk the intrepid travellera worldour Victorian history meets contemporary elegance. Fit for those with a taste for grandeur, every detail whispers of opulence: from ornate gilt mirrors and glittering chandeliers to rich fabrics that echo the splendour of a bygone era. At the heart of our Deluxe Rooms are magnificent oak, hand-carved double beds, many of which are four-poster or half-tester (perfect for dreaming of royal soirées). Our Deluxe Triple Rooms also feature a plush sofa that can converta single bed. While history takes centre stage, modern comforts are seamlessly integrated to ensure a stay that is as indulgent as it is convenient. This room cannot accommodate an extra bed. ;
Superior Twin Room. All guest rooms are individually furnished with antique furniture, gilt mirrors, chandeliers, and period pictures.bathrooms have combined bathtub with shower and Penhaligons toiletries. Special touches include frette linen dressing gowns, beautiful fabrics, pillows, ornate beds and towels. This room cannot accommodate an extra bed. ;
Cosy Single Room. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This single room is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Tudor Suite. welcome amenities, fresh flowers in room upon arrival prestigious Penhaligon’s bathroom amenities ;
Junior Suite Judy Garland. The Judy Garland Junior Suite is decorated with silk wallpaper and a gilded bed frame. The bathroom features double marble basins and tiles hand-painted in the style of the ancient Roman baths.