Hotel The Goring, London

London’s only privately owned 5 star hotel. The individually appointed rooms are very comfortable and well appointed. The Goring is a great place to be if you require the feel of good old English atmosphere and service. This is the last remaining family operated ‘grand hotel’ left in London and must be the first choice of those wishing to indulge themselves in total peace and luxury. Gracious personal service remains a top priority with the many long-serving staff. Built in 1910 by O. R. Goring, this was the first hotel in the world to have central heating and a private bathroom in every room. Today's guest rooms still offer all the comforts, including luxurious refurbished bathrooms with extra-long tubs, red marble walls, dual pedestal basins, bidets, deluxe toiletries, and power showerheads. There is an ongoing refurbishment of all the bedrooms, including frequent replacement of linens. The beds, in fact, are among the most comfortable in London. Queen Anne and Chippendale are usually the decor styles, and the maintenance level is of the highest order. The rooms overlooking the garden are best. The charm of a traditional English country hotel is conjured in the paneled drawing room, where fires crackle in the ornate fireplaces on nippy evenings.