The Savoy
Hotel · Strand ·
Edwardian & Art Deco rooms, acclaimed Gordon Ramsay grill, spa
Edwardian & Art Deco rooms, acclaimed Gordon Ramsay grill, spa
"A storied grande dame whose 1889 innovations—fancy electric lighting (the birthplace of “fairy lights”), lifts, and round-the-clock service—made it the country’s first “luxury” hotel, and whose Christmas offering remains suitably supreme. Last year brought timely cocktails, grand parties, and an especially festive afternoon tea in the Thames Foyer—with a sweet little menu for children—plus Christmas dinner served in style, with options ranging from Keltic langoustine with Champagne sauce to winter vegetable Wellington. Thanks to its spot off the Strand on the Waterloo Bridge bend, it’s a strong choice for misty-eyed Thames views and dozens of key landmarks right from bed, following busy days spent shopping around Covent Garden and the West End; the new suites are well worth considering if you’re keen to go all-out." - Sarah Leigh Bannerman
"Of all the hotels in London, this is one of the most iconic. Rumored to have been a favorite of Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich (who has a suite named after her), the Savoy was the first hotel in Britain to have elevators and electric lights, and it is still at the top of its game after an elegant refurbishment during London’s COVID-19 lockdown. There’s a guaranteed shiver of excitement as you step past the top hats and tails of the doormen and back in time onto the checkered floor of the grand, wood-paneled lobby. The rooms and suites are large and sumptuous, classical in décor with watercolors of landscapes in gilt frames, and floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Thames and south London. The Beaufort Bar provides an exceptional and buzzy spot for an aperitif, and the Savoy’s restaurants from Simpsons on the Strand to the Savoy Grill—where Winston Churchill often ate—are extravagant and delicious." - CNT Editors
"At a landmark London address, we single this out as one of the most iconic British hotel names and part of London’s MICHELIN Three Key group." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Steeped in history, I encountered top-hatted doormen and reassuring old-school opulence here — the kind of historic gravitas that remains beloved for a reason." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Named among the luxury stops on the journey, this London icon matched the upscale rhythm of the trip as we moved between flights and destination experiences." - Ramsey Qubein