St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel LondonvsThe Goring
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Goring scores significantly better than St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London. The Goring comes in at #1 in London with accolades from 19 reviewers including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London Show All Reviews
Euston Road, St Pancras Station, London NW1 2AR
From $302/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Now a luxurious Marriott hotel, it is certainly a thrilling spectacle – the lofty public spaces and colossal, softly glowing lobby evoke the golden era of railway travel."
Michelin Guide
"Corridors and staircases evoke the past; bedrooms are a little more functional."
Fodor's
"This stunningly restored Victorian landmark... started as a love letter to the golden age of railways; now it's one of London's most sophisticated places to stay." Full review
Insight Guides
"Stunning public areas at this restored hotel, originally designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott."
Star Service
"It's located on busy Euston Road, 2 kilometers north of The Strand on the northern edge of central London, across from the King's Cross rail and tube station and fronting the Eurostar concourse." Full review
Gayot
"It's been a long time coming, but after years of restoration, this monumental piece of Gothic architecture has been kicked into shape and opened up as one of the grandest hotels in London."
BlackBook
"This wonder of 19th-century Gothic revivalism is born again amidst a fever for olde English history."
Zagat
"Standard rooms and suites exude contemporary elegance, although Victorian suites feature period details, from fireplaces and high ceilings to ornate mouldings."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The St. Pancras Renaissance is easily one of London’s most recognizable hotels." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 245-room St. Pancras Renaissance London is a romantic, dramatic hotel with a long history dating back to the Victorian era." Full review
The Goring Show All Reviews
Beeston Place, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0JW
From $612/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Many of the attractive rooms overlook a peaceful garden."
Concierge
"Still run by the family that opened it in 1910, this "elegant property very much like a private English home" is adjacent to Buckingham Palace."
Fodor's
"With Buckingham Palace just around the corner, this hotel, built in 1910 and now run by third-generation Gorings, has always been a favorite among discreet VIPs." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"It boasts special assets such as a lovely garden and London’s most sumptuous family rooms and children’s facilities."
Star Service
"While it does indeed offer guest rooms to rival most any in London in terms of quality, the real joy of a stay here is being in the tender care of wondrous people." Full review
Gayot
"Four generations of Gorings have run this hotel since it opened in 1910, and all that experience shows in the extremely high levels of personal service."
BlackBook
"Queen mother used to pop in for afternoon tea and it's not difficult to see why with elegant... décor, wonderfully warm efficient staff and largest private hotel garden in central London."
Zagat
"This family-owned Edwardian boutique hotel in Victoria has been a magnet for monarchs and heads of state for over a century."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Still run by the family who built it, The Goring offers the height of luxury with a distinctly intimate feel." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Glistening with chandeliers, dotted with trademark fluffy sheep and overseen by highly professional staff, this family-owned hotel is a supremely grand." Full review