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The Savoy

The Savoy, Covent Garden
Fodor's Hotel Awards 2011 Grande Dame  |  Winning Attributes

At a Glance

    Pros

  • the best hotel in London, period
  • Thamesside location
  • less snooty than many others of its pedigree

    Cons

  • everything comes with a price tag
  • bedrooms can be surprisingly noisy, particularly on lower floors
  • right off the super-busy Strand
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One of London's most famous hotels has emerged from a £220 million renovation, and the old girl is looking like a superstar again. Individually designed guest rooms are as cosseting as they were when they welcomed Elizabeth Taylor on her first honeymoon, and there is still no grander stage-set in London than the main stately-house lobby, or a more glamorous setting than the adjacent Thames Foyer, a dreamy salon done up in black-and-white chinoiserie and pink orchids: no wonder most of Hollywood stays here. Gadgets such as iPod docks and LCD TVs are oh-so-discreetly incorporated so as not to destroy the effect as you prepare for cocktails at the oh-so-iconic American Bar (where the first Martini was served in London). There are four superb restaurants: Simpson's in the Strand, the Savoy Grill, the Thames Foyer, or the River (no prizes for guessing which has the best view).

2011 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner

Talk of the Town
When the Savoy closed for a three-year refurbishment in 2007, lovers of this most iconic of London hotels held their collective breath. Would the £220 million refit dust away the cobwebs, or destroy the Roaring Twenties ambience? Rest assured: After reopening to much fanfare in fall 2010, the hotel has never looked better. Every surface has been lovingly restored and polished; guestrooms have been fitted with new-guard gadgets to complement the old-guard crystal chandeliers and marble bathrooms. And, perhaps most importantly, you can still take your cue from a century's worth of movie stars and drop by for a cocktail at the classic American Bar; although, like all A-Listers, you'll have to wait in line, as the Savoy treats every guest, whether famous or no-name, as one and the same. Now that's class.

    Hotel Details

  • 268.
  • Rate includes breakfast.
  • Credit cards accepted.
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    wonderful Savoy!

    there was a little girl having a temper tantrum leaving the Savoy and one of the staff said -no one wants to leave here! That sums it up !We have stayed here a couple of times and love it ! If you join the Presidents Club you get free wifi in room.Also if you book thru amex you get amenities such as an upgrade and free breakfast and perhaps a lunch ! the room we had this time was a bit noisy as they dumped the wine bottles around midnight and again at six in the morning! I mentioned this on check out and was told they would be sure to give us a quieter room next time -0 well The restaurant is lovely and has wonderful service as does the champagne bar and the american bar! Ramseys restaurant is flawless needless to say.The rooms are lovely and tea is provided at the drop of a hat and is perfect .Bathrooms are beautiful.Cant wait to go back!

    by vacheresse, 9/24/12

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