190 Queen's Gate, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 5EX, United Kingdom
Established in 1892, The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione is a charming boutique hotel in the heart of South Kensington, featuring 50 lavishly-appointed bedrooms steeped in history. Complimentary WiFi is provided. Each room at The Gore is uniquely furnished with curated pieces, period artwork, and ornate beds, and includes WiFi access and flat-screen televisions. Italian luxury linens specialist Frette supplies the bed linen, dressing gowns, and towels. Many rooms are characterized by vibrant colors, ornate gilded mirrors, oak-carved four-poster beds, and other distinctive antique furniture. The Gore's restaurant serves classic British cuisine. Bar 190 is recognized as the venue for the launch and photoshoot of The Rolling Stones’ 1968 album Beggars Banquet, and it boasts an extensive selection of spirits, particularly whiskeys and rums. The hotel is a short walk from Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrods, and the upscale boutiques of Knightsbridge. The West End's shopping, theaters, sightseeing, and nightlife are accessible within a 10-minute bus or Tube ride.