The royal touch leads landmark London hotel into debt driven by decorating costs


Skift Take

Considering the property's pedigree and newfound fame among a younger set, this debt will likely be but a minor setback in an otherwise long career of making sure both royalty and the nouveau riche have a stunning place to stay.
The Goring, the hotel chosen by the Duchess of Cambridge to spend her last night as a single woman, has slumped to a £1.3m loss.

The Belgravia establishment, also a favourite of Lady Thatcher, slipped into the red after spending over £3m on refurbishments last year. It is not certain whether the cash would have been spent before after the Duchess and her family stayed at