Gore Hotel
189 Queens Gate
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HOTEL DESCRIPTION
Hotel Description
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The Gore Comprises Two Nineteenth Century Mansions In A
Tree-lined Avenue Just A Stones Throw From Hyde Park And
Kensington Gardens. Situated Directly Behind The Royal
Albert Hall, It Is Only 10 Minutes Walk From Harrods And
Knightsbridge And Yet Only 5 Minutes From The West End
And Theatre District By Either Public Transport Or Taxi.
It Boasts Two Award Winning Restaurants And A Popular Bar
Open To Non- Residents As Well.
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The Gore Manages To Maintain That Knack Of Being First
And Foremost An Hostelry With An Atmosphere That Remains
Both Unpretentious And Friendly, Whilst Fulfilling The
Expectations Of An International Hotel. It Offers The
Personal Touch That Comes From True Dedicated Owner-
Management.
Health Club/Fitness Facility
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There Are A Wealth Of Fitness And Health Clubs Nearby
Though The Hotel Has Corporate Membership With The
Imperial College Health Club Which Is 5 Minutes Due East.
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There Is A Nominal Pounds 2.00 Entrance Fee Though This
Will Vary Depending On Your Chosen Activity. Include Sauna And Steam Rooms, Whirlpool, Stairmaster,
Life Cycles, Life Row, Treadmills, Free Weights, Nautilus
Equipment, Squash Courts And Swimming Pool.
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The Hours Are pm.
Sports And Recreation
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Horse Riding
The Stables In Bathurts Mews Between Lancaster Gate
And Paddington Station Are 3 Miles Away. Out Horses And Ponies By The Hour For Riding In Hyde Park
Or Organise Instruction. .
Boating
Located On The North Bank Of The Serpentine Just 1 1/2
Miles From The Hotel, Rowing Boats Or Pedal-o Two Seaters
May Be Hired By The Hour During Summer. Pounds 5.50 Per Hour Plus Deposit.
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Roller Blading/Skating
There Are Many Broadwalks In Kensington Gardens And Hyde
Park For This Pleasure. Willies In Kensington High Street.
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Jogging
650 Acres Of Hyde Park And Kensington Gardens Just A
Stones Throw From The Hotel.
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Swimming
Use The Nearby Facilities Of The Imperial College Health
Club Or Some Of The Many Other Pools In The Area.
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Any Other Activities Can Be Either Arranged Or Sourced By
Our Concierge At The Hotel.
This Property Was Built In 1864
Renovated In 1998
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Business Centre Luggage Storage
Cocktail Lounge Modem Data Port
Conference Facilities Newsstand
Elevator - Lift Restaurant
Facsimile - Fax Video Cassette Player
Iron - Ironing Board
Off-site
Airline Desk Beauty Salon Florist Pharmacy
**Fees May Apply To Above Facilities**
Off-site
Casino Ftns Ctr - Health Club Jacuzzi Tennis Courts
Sauna Whirlpool
Spa
**Fees May Apply To Above Activities**
Babysitting Service Message Service
Catering Services Multilingual Staff
Concierge Photo Copying
Frnt Desk Safe Dpst Box Porter - Bell Hop
Laundry - Cleaning Svc Maid Service Barber - Mens Hairdrsr Car Rental - Car Hire Theatre Desk
**Fees May Apply To Above Services**
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SURROUNDING AREA
Hotel Location
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The Gore Is Located In Kensington Between Hyde Park And
Kensington Gardens And Knightsbridge. Behind The Royal Albert Hall It Is Only 10 Minutes Walk
From Harrods And 5 Minutes From The West End By Taxi Or
Public Transport. Victoria Station For Gatwick Access Is 3 Miles. Is 5 Minutes Walk From Gloucester Road Or High Street
Kensington Tube.
Public Transportation
Car Rental
Taxi
Airport Transfer
**Fees May Apply To Above Transportation**
Directions From Airport To Hotel
-Lhr London Heathrow Right Exit From The Airport To The M4 Follow
Signs To Central London To Hammersmith
Flyover Through Earls Court. Turn Left At
The Intersection Of Baden Powell House
Which Is Queens Gate..Towards The Top
Of Queens Gate. The Gore Is On The Right.
Approximate Travel Time 45 Minutes.
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By Underground - Take The Piccadilly Line To Gloucester
Road. Walk North Toward Hyde Park. Turn Left Into Queens Gate
Terrace And Walk To The End Which Brings You To Queens
Gate. Gtw Gatwick Airport Take The M23 To The M25. The M4 And Follow The Directions As Per Heathrow Or Get
Off At The A3 And Follow The Signs For Central London
Which Will Bring You Out At Hammersmith Flyover. Directions As Per Heathrow.
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AREA ACTIVITIES
Area Attractions:
Hyde Park - 0 Mi / 0 Km
Royal Albert Hall - 0 Mi / 0 Km
London - 0 Mi / 0 Km
Victoria And Albert Museum - 0 Mi / 1 Km
Kensington Grdns And Palace - 0 Mi / 1 Km
The Science Museum - 0 Mi / 1 Km
Harrods - 1 Mi / 2 Km
Knightsbridge - 1 Mi / 2 Km
High Street Kensington - 1 Mi / 2 Km
Olympia Exhibition Centre - 2 Mi / 3 Km
Buckingham Palace - 2 Mi / 3 Km
Earls Court Exhibition Ctr - 2 Mi / 3 Km
Hammersmith - 2 Mi / 3 Km
Hyde Park Corner - 3 Mi / 5 Km
Royal Academy - 3 Mi / 5 Km
Picadilly Circus - 4 Mi / 6 Km
Tate Gallery - 4 Mi / 6 Km
West End - 4 Mi / 6 Km
Houses Of Parliament - 6 Mi / 10 Km
London Heathrow Apt - 15 Mi / 24 Km
London Gatwick Apt - 40 Mi / 64 Km
Conference Rooms-
1 Meeting Rooms
Capacity Of Largest Room 14 People
Maximum Conference Capacity 14 People
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
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1 Boardroom - 14 People
Business Services
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Photocopying And Fax Services Are Available At The Hotel
Charged On A Per Sheet Basis. Hours A Day.
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Audio Visuals Are Available Though Are Hired In And
Charged Accordingly. .
We Have A Meeting Room Available At A Cost Of Pounds
140.00 Per Day.
**Fees May Apply To Above Facilities**
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ROOM TYPES
Room Descriptions
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Although The Rooms Vary Greatly In Size, They Are All
Individually Decorated And Styled With Antique Furniture,
Many With Four Poster Or Half Tester Beds. Mahogany And Walnut With Walls Covered In Over 5,000
Pictures And Floors With Oriental Rugs The Victorians
Would Still Feel At Home In These Surroundings. The Scene That Greets You Is One Of Victorian Opulence,
With Elaborately Decorated Mirrors And A Profusion Of
Potted Palms.
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A1q - The Deluxe Rooms Exaggerate The Eccentricity Of The
Decor Of The Hotel Linenfold Paneling, Minstrels Gallery, Ingelnook
Fireplace And Massive Four Poster Bed Or The Venus Room
Dominated By A Copy Of Titans Lady Of Modena. Belonged To Judy Garland Has Pride Of Place And The
Marble Bathroom Is Decorated With Hand Painted Tiles
Depicting Apollo On His Wing Chariot. Fanny And Miss Ada /The Original Owners Of The Hotel At
The Turn Of The Century/ Are Dominated By Massive 19th
Century Four Poster Beds With Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Beds In The Rooms. With Hand Painted Tiles In The Bath And Shower Area - The
Shower Head The Size Of A Dinner Plate.
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C1t - The Standard Singles Whilst Being On The Small Side
Are Again No Less Decorated Though With A Half Twin Bed
Only.
Recurring Color Scheme Throughout Most Of The Rooms Is
Mahogany Of The Furniture With A Calico Color In The
Drapery.
Amenities-
Hairdryer In Room Refrigerator
In - Room Safe Mini Bar Radio Wakeup Service
**Fees May Apply To Above Amenities**
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HOTEL POLICIES
Credit Card Required At Time Of Booking To Guarantee Card Guarantee. Send Deposit To Hotel In Listed Currency.
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