The Savoy

Frommer's Review

Although not as swank as The Dorchester, this London landmark is the premier hotel in the Strand/Covent Garden area. Richard D'Oyly Carte built it in 1889 as an annex to his nearby Savoy Theatre, where many Gilbert and Sullivan operettas were originally staged. Each room is individually decorated with color-coordinated accessories, solid and comfortable furniture, large closets, and an eclectic blend of antiques, such as gilt mirrors, Queen Anne chairs, and Victorian sofas. Forty-eight units have their own sitting rooms. The handmade beds -- real luxury models -- have top-of-the-line crisp linen fabrics and other lavish appointments. Some bathrooms have tubs, but most have a tub/shower combination. Bathrooms are spacious, with deluxe toiletries. The suites overlooking the river are the most sought after, and for good reason -- the vistas are the best in London. Tip: Ask for one of the newer rooms (in what was formerly a storage space) -- they're among the best in the hotel, with views of the Thames and Parliament.

Facilities: 5 restaurants (including Savoy Grill and the River Restaurant, which overlooks the Thames); 2 bars; health club; spa; sauna; indoor swimming pool; business services; room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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