Best for
On a West End theatre night, choose Savoy Grill’s pre-theatre menu so dinner can fit comfortably between returning to the hotel and curtain time.
Best for
On a West End theatre night, choose Savoy Grill’s pre-theatre menu so dinner can fit comfortably between returning to the hotel and curtain time.
What makes it special
Book the hotel archivist’s monthly tour for access to some of The Savoy’s most storied rooms, with stories that put their design in context.
Room to consider
Select a Grand River View Suite for a separate living room overlooking the Thames, giving you space to enjoy London's riverside scenery indoors.
Insider tip
Try a mature vintage by the glass at Beaufort Wine Bar, where Coravin service lets you explore older wines without buying a bottle.
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The Savoy occupies one of London's most useful and recognizable positions. It stands on the Strand between Covent Garden and the River Thames, with the West End immediately around it. Open since 1889, the hotel is not preserved as a period piece. Edwardian rooms and Art Deco interiors keep it connected to present-day London. River-facing suites, active restaurants, and two deeply established bars add further range. A theater weekend, a family visit, a business stay, or a longer city break can all work from the same address. Room selection still changes the experience considerably. Views may face the courtyard, city, gardens, or Thames. The suite hierarchy extends from open-plan junior layouts to true two-bedroom and residential-scale accommodations.
| Restaurant | Chef | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 by Gordon Ramsay (French) | James Sharp French James Sharp |
Sash windows bring daylight into the Superior Queen Room, with an outlook over the city or a courtyard. The style depends on the room. You may find the softer tones of the Savoy’s Edwardian scheme or the stronger geometry of its Art Deco interiors. Both versions have a queen bed and a marble bathroom.
The room measures 27 square meters and makes a practical base for a stay near Covent Garden. Take a coffee from the Nespresso machine before going out, or open the minibar for a soft drink when you get back. The hotel includes evening turndown as part of its daily housekeeping.
Sash windows bring daylight into the Superior Queen Room, with an outlook over the city or a courtyard. The style depends on the room. You...
The Savoy’s Deluxe Room looks out toward the city or an interior courtyard. There is a choice of a king bed or two singles, and both layouts measure 31 square meters. With a little more room to unpack than in the Superior category, it works well for a few days around the Strand and Covent Garden.
An espresso machine gives you a chance to have a coffee before going out. Soft drinks are available from the minibar, and the bathroom has robes, slippers and the hotel’s bath products. Come back for a break between plans, or take your time getting ready for the theater.
The Savoy’s Deluxe Room looks out toward the city or an interior courtyard. There is a choice of a king bed or two singles, and...
The Luxury Room offers three ways to book the same room category. The king layout measures 34 square meters, the two single beds come in a room of 35 square meters, and the two double beds have 39 square meters. The windows look onto the city or a courtyard, depending on where the room sits.
The extra floor space in the two double layout is useful if you are sharing. In each layout there are tea and coffee facilities and a minibar with soft drinks. The bathroom has robes, slippers and the hotel’s bath products. It is an easy room to return to between plans in central London.
The Luxury Room offers three ways to book the same room category. The king layout measures 34 square meters, the two single beds come in...
The Luxury Garden View Room gives every guest a peaceful space to unwind and relax. It features stunning views of the River Thames, stretching east...
A private foyer marks the transition from the corridor to the Junior Suite. In the main room, the king bed shares an open space with a sofa, armchairs and a desk. The layout makes good use of its 40 square meters, with a place to set down a laptop or sit and read before dinner.
Depending on the room, the windows face the city or a courtyard. Liberty London bath products are set out in the bathroom, and the minibar includes soft drinks. It is a good fit if you like the seating of a suite and prefer to keep everything on one level in one room.
A private foyer marks the transition from the corridor to the Junior Suite. In the main room, the king bed shares an open space with...
A glimpse of the Thames gives this suite its outlook, while a separate sitting room keeps the king bedroom private. The 51 m² layout suits days when you want to spread out a little, with space to read or work before settling down for the night. Edwardian or Art Deco details shape the rooms, and daylight reaches both the sleeping and sitting areas.
Marble lines the bathroom, where Liberty London bath products are made especially for The Savoy. The minibar includes complimentary soft drinks, useful for a quiet pause between plans. Daily housekeeping and evening turndown keep the suite ready for your return. The view is a partial one, with the river forming part of the scene beyond the windows.
A glimpse of the Thames gives this suite its outlook, while a separate sitting room keeps the king bedroom private. The 51 m² layout suits...
The seating is arranged around the view of the Thames. A foyer opens to the suite, where a sofa and armchairs share one room with the king bed. Grey and tangerine give the Edwardian interior a lighter feel, and the Nespresso machine picks up the same palette.
This is a 39 square meter suite with an open layout, so you can move easily from the bed to the seating area. It suits a stay where time spent watching the river is part of the plan. Soft drinks are available from the minibar, and the bathroom has products made for the Savoy.
The seating is arranged around the view of the Thames. A foyer opens to the suite, where a sofa and armchairs share one room with...
At the Savoy, the Two Bedroom Family Room puts a king bed in one room and two double beds in the other. The bedrooms look onto a courtyard, and the Edwardian design brings warm metals, light fabrics and a little color to the space. At 51 square meters, the layout gives family members room to go to bed at different times.
The bathroom products are by Liberty London, and soft drinks are stocked in the minibar. The hotel sits on the Strand, so a West End matinee or a walk along the Thames fits easily around an afternoon back in the room.
At the Savoy, the Two Bedroom Family Room puts a king bed in one room and two double beds in the other. The bedrooms look...
The king bedroom sits apart from the sitting room, so you can keep work and rest in separate spaces. A dressing area links the layout, while windows look towards the city or the courtyard. Across 54 m², the suite has either Edwardian details or Art Deco lines. Each version has its own mix of fabrics, finishes and bespoke furniture.
The bathroom is finished in marble and stocked with Liberty London bath products made for The Savoy. Soft drinks from the minibar are included. There is space to sit down with a drink after a day in London, with the bedroom close by when you are ready to turn in. Daily housekeeping includes an evening turndown service.
The king bedroom sits apart from the sitting room, so you can keep work and rest in separate spaces. A dressing area links the layout,...
The One Bedroom River View Suite gives you a living room of your own at the Savoy, with the Thames and the city beyond it. Clean lines keep the focus on the view. There are 61 square meters to use, with a king bed in a separate room so the living area can stay in use if someone turns in early.
Leave time to sit with the river in view before heading back out to the Strand. In the room you will find a Dyson hair dryer, and the hotel lists soft drinks alongside its paid minibar. The separate layout gives this suite its residential feel.
The One Bedroom River View Suite gives you a living room of your own at the Savoy, with the Thames and the city beyond it....
The Junior River View Balcony Suite welcomes guests with timeless elegance and Edwardian charm. It features an open-plan layout that feels spacious and calm. A...
The Thames is the view to linger over in the Grand River View Suite. The living room gives you a place to watch the river traffic and look across to the South Bank. This suite has 63 square meters, with a king bedroom apart from the room where you spend the day.
The Edwardian style sets a warm backdrop for an evening in. The bathroom has a Dyson hair dryer, and the minibar is there for a drink while you get ready. With separate spaces for sitting and sleeping, the suite works just as well for a slow morning as it does for getting ready for the theater.
The Thames is the view to linger over in the Grand River View Suite. The living room gives you a place to watch the river...
A separate sitting room makes this Personality Suite a place to spend time after a day in London. There is a partial view of the Thames and a king bed in the bedroom. The bedroom also has its own dressing area, so you can get ready without taking over the sitting room.
The marble bathroom has a freestanding claw-foot bath and a walk-in shower. Two basins make it easier to share, and robes and slippers are on hand afterwards. There's a minibar if you'd like a drink before heading out, or you can stay in and make use of the extra room.
A separate sitting room makes this Personality Suite a place to spend time after a day in London. There is a partial view of the...
The view of the Thames is part of this Edwardian suite at The Savoy. A marble entrance hall leads past a cloakroom and into a separate sitting room. There's a king bed in the bedroom, so the person who turns in first can leave the sitting room to anyone who wants to stay up. The suites in this category take their names from past guests.
In the en-suite bathroom, a claw-foot tub stands against the hotel's black-and-white chequered floor. Robes and slippers are ready after a bath. A minibar in the suite keeps a drink close at hand while you watch the river.
The view of the Thames is part of this Edwardian suite at The Savoy. A marble entrance hall leads past a cloakroom and into a...
The private terrace looks over the Thames, with St Paul's and Canary Wharf in the distance. Inside, a hall connects two king bedrooms. Coral and mustard give the bedrooms distinct palettes, and each has its own living room. You can spend time together outside and still have a room of your own when you come in.
There's a pantry between time spent in the rooms and meals arranged by the Savoy butler. For an evening in, you can settle into one of the sitting rooms or step out onto the terrace again as the lights come on along the river.
The private terrace looks over the Thames, with St Paul's and Canary Wharf in the distance. Inside, a hall connects two king bedrooms. Coral and...
The hotel stands on the north bank of the Thames at Savoy Court, its private approach from the Strand. Covent Garden's shops, restaurants, Royal Opera House, and market halls are close. West End theaters begin almost at the door. Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Somerset House, and the South Bank are also practical on foot. Few London hotels place performance, art, shopping, business addresses, and river walks within such a compact radius.
This is central London, so the setting is energetic rather than secluded. Courtyard rooms provide a calmer outlook. Strand-facing Art Deco rooms feel connected to the city, while river categories open broad views across bridges and landmarks. London City Airport is about eight miles away. Heathrow is about 20 miles from the hotel. Road times can change sharply with traffic. Rail or Underground connections may be faster depending on the terminal and luggage.
The Savoy's accommodations belong to two design families. Edwardian rooms use pale silvers, ivory tones, and warm metal details. Their mood is light and residential. Art Deco rooms toward the Strand favor geometric forms, mirrors, polished finishes, gold, caramel, and the hotel's signature green. Marble bathrooms provide continuity across the collection. The choice is not only about size. Guests can select the quieter elegance of the river-facing Edwardian side or the stronger visual character associated with the Strand.
Entry categories begin with the 27-square-meter Superior Queen. Larger Deluxe and Luxury rooms follow. Luxury Double Double rooms measure 39 square meters and contain two double beds. They are practical for friends or a small family. Junior Suites remain open plan. One Bedroom Suites start the more residential progression with a separate bedroom and living room. River View versions add the outlook that most clearly distinguishes this hotel from other West End addresses.
At the upper end, the 63-square-meter Grand River View Suite adds generous living space and a guest toilet. The Art Deco Savoy Suite measures 130 square meters. It has a private bar and a lounge facing the Thames. The 122-square-meter Terrace Suite is the only suite with a terrace. Its plan includes two king bedrooms, two living rooms, and two bathrooms. The 264-square-meter Royal Suite is arranged as a London residence. It has dining and living rooms, a private bar, dressing room, and service kitchen. Dedicated butler service is specified for River View suite guests.
Gallery is the hotel's central all-day dining space. British dishes are served in a contemporary room that still feels connected to The Savoy's history. It is also the setting for afternoon tea. The format suits breakfast, an informal meeting, or a slower meal between city plans. Scoff, the hotel's scone shop, gives the same tradition a more casual expression. In-room dining is useful for early departures, children, or evenings when the suite itself is part of the reason for staying.
Three restaurants provide distinct dinner choices. Savoy Grill works in a British and French grill tradition within a polished Art Deco room. The River Restaurant takes a lighter direction. It centers seafood and seasonal produce with Thames views. Restaurant 1890 is the intimate tasting-menu option for a more structured meal. Together, they allow guests to change pace without leaving the building. That is useful when theater times or business commitments limit travel across London.
The American Bar and Beaufort Bar have different identities. The American Bar is the hotel's classic cocktail room and London's longest-surviving cocktail bar. Beaufort Bar places wine at the center of the experience. Its setting is darker and more theatrical. These are destination venues as much as hotel amenities, so they can feel lively with London guests. The breadth is a strength. Travelers seeking complete privacy may prefer in-room dining or a suite with a separate lounge.
Beauty & Fitness gives the hotel a credible wellness dimension rather than a token treatment room. The heated pool sits beneath a naturally lit atrium. A jet stream supports resistance swimming. Loungers surround the water. Sauna and steam facilities are located in the changing areas. Three treatment rooms support massage, facials, and body care without trying to mimic a destination spa.
The gym includes cardio machines, cable systems, free weights, and Peloton bikes, making it workable for both a full session and a short workout before meetings. For families, the pool provides useful downtime between museums and performances. Adults can use the wellness floor to create a quieter interval while much of the hotel is focused on dining and afternoon tea.
The 51-square-meter Two Bedroom Family Room is the clearest family category. One bedroom has a king bed, while the other contains two double beds. It is a more practical arrangement than adding multiple extra beds to a suite. Luxury Double Double rooms suit smaller groups, while interconnecting options extend the choice. Families should select the exact room structure around bed count and separation because capacity and connection patterns vary.
The family proposition rests on room structure, the pool, in-room dining, and a location that reduces transport time to many attractions. The hotel's formality is real, yet families do not need to organize every day around ceremonial meals. A two-bedroom layout allows different bedtimes, and Covent Garden provides casual alternatives nearby. Parents should choose the room around sleeping needs first and treat views as a secondary decision.
For longer stays, One Bedroom and River View suites create separation between work, sleep, and entertaining. Laundry and dry-cleaning services help. The dining range also prevents repetition. Most suites are not apartments, however. A service kitchen is explicitly documented in the Royal Suite, not throughout the collection. Guests who need food preparation, extensive storage, or several private bedrooms should focus on the Royal or Terrace Suite. The Two Bedroom Family Room or confirmed connecting rooms can also work better than assuming every suite has residential facilities.
The Savoy is best understood through decisions rather than mythology. Stay for the Strand address if theater, Covent Garden, and central cultural sights lead the itinerary. Select a courtyard room for greater calm, an Art Deco room for visual character, or a River View suite when the Thames should be part of the stay. Families have genuine two-bedroom choices, while longer visits gain from separate living rooms and a hotel that can support several meals and evenings without repetition.
Its scale and popularity mean this is not an intimate boutique hotel. Public rooms can be animated, destination diners share the restaurants and bars, and the most compelling river views sit higher in the category structure. In return, The Savoy delivers a rare concentration of London: Edwardian and Art Deco design, a front-row relationship with the Thames, established dining and drinking rooms, a proper indoor pool, and immediate access to the West End. More than its long history, that continuing usefulness is what keeps the hotel relevant.
Edwardian and Art Deco interiors give the hotel two distinct design traditions, allowing guests to stay somewhere with a visible connection to London's past.
Afternoon tea in Gallery welcomes younger guests with a children's menu, making the Savoy's longstanding ritual something families can enjoy together.
The heated pool beneath a glass roof includes a jet-stream for resistance swimming, providing an indoor workout option beyond the gym.
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Yes. The Savoy London is one of the strongest luxury choices for travelers who want a classic London landmark stay. The hotel combines 267 rooms and suites, Thames views, famous dining, historic bars, wellness facilities, and a prime Strand location.
The Savoy London is on Strand, London WC2R 0EZ. The location places guests close to Covent Garden, the River Thames, Trafalgar Square, Somerset House, theatres, and the West End.
The Savoy is known for history, service, theatre links, river views, Art Deco glamour, and Edwardian elegance. It has welcomed guests since 1889 and still feels like a London institution rather than a standard city hotel.
The Savoy London has 267 rooms and suites. Rooms and suites draw on Edwardian and Art Deco styles, with some facing the River Thames and London skyline.
Choose a river view room if you want the most memorable outlook over the Thames. Choose a suite if you want more space, butler-style service in select categories, and a stronger sense of occasion.
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