THE GORE LONDON - STARHOTELS COLLEZIONE, London

The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione - A Victorian boutique hotel with antique furnishings, French fine dining, and Royal Albert Hall proximity

Dating back to 1892, this historic London hotel features 50 individually furnished rooms adorned with antique furniture, gilt mirrors, and period artwork. The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione occupies a prime location in Kensington, steps from the Royal Albert Hall. Each room showcases oak-carved beds, ornate chandeliers, and marble bathrooms with Penhaligon's amenities. Restaurant 190 Queen's Gate serves British classics with French influences under Michelin-starred chef Daniel Galmiche. Bar 190, famous for hosting The Rolling Stones' 1968 Beggars Banquet album launch, offers craft cocktails and an extensive spirits collection. The property includes two meeting spaces - the wood-paneled Mulberry Room and the Library with its traditional drawing room setting. Located 0.5 miles from the Natural History Museum and 1 mile from Harrods, The Gore provides easy access to Kensington's cultural attractions.

Pros

Historic Victorian property preserving original architectural details and antique furnishings dating to 1892

Bar 190 maintains authentic rock 'n' roll heritage as the site of The Rolling Stones' iconic 1968 album launch

Library and Mulberry Room offer unique period settings for private events and meetings

Strategic location near Royal Albert Hall makes it ideal for pre-theater dining

Cons

Single rooms located on higher floors are relatively compact in size

1 mile walk to reach major shopping areas like Harrods and Knightsbridge