The Goring has reopened following a transformation of its Front Hall, unveiled in time for the hotel’s 105th birthday.
With help from British designers David Linley, Nina Campbell, Tim Gosling, and Russell Sage, owner Jeremy Goring has overseen the renovation of the whole hotel, from the ground floor to all guestrooms and suites.
The new-look Front Hall and the ground floor now boast handpainted wallpaper that is a charming mix of the relaxed sophistication of a grand English country house. The wallpaper, which took four artists almost eight weeks to paint, is hand-gilded silver leaf on paper, with the design painted in acrylics. The whimsical scene, from floor to ceiling, shows an English parkland with the surprise of exotic animals. 

The artists have also woven the Goring family story into the scenes. A monkey on horseback in full racing silks references George Goring’s love of riding and sports; a seal is a nod to Jeremy Goring’s love of surfing; while two imposing walruses represent OR Goring and OG Goring, the hotel’s founder and his son. The Lion and the Unicorn reference the Royal Warrant displayed outside the hotel.
A special commission of golden silk adorns the windows, echoing the look of the bedrooms and suites upstairs. The entrance to the restaurant has an elegant new look, complementing the dining room’s calm interiors, while the gentleman’s cloakroom has also been refitted in new black and white marble.
