Less than a five minute walk from the hectic bustle of Victoria station, I'm greeted by the iconic arched doorway and black awning of the The Goring hotel, sitting on the quiet side street of Beeston Place. Inside, the mood is a world away from the harried commuters and blaring horns nearby. The hotel vibe is refined; think elegant décor, jovial chatter, tinkling piano melodies and a soothing pace where guests actually have time to stop and smile at each other.