The Savoy: The Quintessential London Hotel
The Savoy is often called “London’s most famous hotel.” Opened in 1889 as the first truly high-end hotel in Britain, it holds a special place in the heart of this great European city. A Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, The Savoy has been at the forefront of hospitality for over 130 years. From the legendary American Bar (called the best in the world) to the three Gordon Ramsay restaurants, from the Personality Suites inspired by famous guests to the live piano music that follows guests throughout the hotel, The Savoy is the quintessential London hotel.
🏅 Our Inspector's Highlights
A Storied History
Old postcards, busts, and paraphernalia document the hotel's glamorous history. Guests have included Queen Elizabeth, Claude Monet, Charlie Chaplin, Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn, and Babe Ruth.
The American Bar: Best in the World
Called the best in the world. Classic signature cocktails and tribute champagne cocktails. Live piano music in the evening.
Live Piano Music Throughout
Live piano music follows guests throughout the hotel — from the newly refurbished Gallery in the afternoon to the American Bar in the evening.
Personality Suites & Savoy Butlers
Nine Personality Suites inspired by famous guests like Noël Coward and Marlene Dietrich. All River View suites come with their own Savoy Butlers.
Three Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
Savoy Grill (1920s art deco dining room), The River Restaurant (Thames views), and Restaurant 1890 (intimate fine dining).
👑 A Legendary Guest List: Queen Elizabeth, Monet, Chaplin, Hepburn, Bob Dylan
Guests who have graced The Savoy’s corridors include Queen Elizabeth, Claude Monet, Charlie Chaplin, Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn, Babe Ruth, and Bob Dylan, who filmed one of his music videos behind the hotel. A hotel steeped in history and glamour.
👑 Personality Suites & Savoy Butlers
Nine Personality Suites have been inspired by famous guests from the hotel’s rich history — from Noël Coward to Marlene Dietrich. All River View suites come with their own Savoy Butlers. The ultimate London stay.
🛌 Rooms: Edwardian or Art Deco — No Two Alike
No two bedrooms at The Savoy are the same, though all hotel room interiors are designed in either traditional English Edwardian or elegant art deco style. Half of its rooms are in the Edwardian style inspired by the era of the hotel’s opening, while half are in the art deco style that was present during the height of its popularity in the 20th century. The regular Savoy Rooms include queen-size beds, writing desks, flat-screen TVs, and bespoke furnishings. The moderately sized bathrooms are clad in luxurious white and brown marble and offer deep-soaking tubs, rain showers, and heated towel racks.
🍽️ Culinary Excellence: Gordon Ramsay, Afternoon Tea & Champagne
- 🍽️ Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay's restaurant serving traditional fare in the original 1920s art deco dining room.
- 🐟 The River Restaurant – Specializing in seafood delights overlooking the Thames.
- 🍽️ Restaurant 1890 – Offering intimate dining in a spectacular setting.
- 🍰 Gallery – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and The Savoy's heralded afternoon tea. Live piano music in the afternoon.
- 🍾 Beaufort Bar – Head here for champagne in an elegant setting.
📍 Unique Facts: Right-Hand Drive Street
To clinch its singularity among other hotels, the London hotel sits at the end of the only street in the city where vehicles drive on the right.
📍 Strand, London WC2R 0EU — On the Thames
Located on the Strand, The Savoy overlooks the River Thames and is steps from Covent Garden, the West End theatres, Trafalgar Square, and the Royal Courts of Justice. The hotel sits at the end of the only street in London where vehicles drive on the right.
📞 TEL: +44 20 7420 2553
✈️ Arrival: Approximately 45 minutes from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by car.
All inspector’s highlights, verified luxury status, and hotel details are sourced from Forbes Travel Guide. The original page includes exclusive editorial insights and verified distinctions.
Why The Savoy is London's Most Famous and Enduring Hotel
Since 1889, The Savoy has defined luxury in London. The American Bar — called the best in the world — is a pilgrimage site for cocktail lovers. The three Gordon Ramsay restaurants offer exceptional dining. The Personality Suites, inspired by guests like Noël Coward and Marlene Dietrich, offer a unique connection to history. And the live piano music that follows guests throughout the hotel creates a timeless ambiance. As a Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, The Savoy delivers an experience that is both historic and utterly contemporary — the quintessential London hotel.
Whether you're enjoying a cocktail at the American Bar, dining at the Savoy Grill, or simply relaxing in an Edwardian or art deco room, this hotel offers an unforgettable immersion into the glamour and history of London.
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