The Savoy stands on the Strand in Westminster, positioned between the City of London and the West End. Embankment Underground station is a four-minute walk, and the hotel sits within easy reach of Covent Garden, the National Theatre, and Somerset House. The Thames Embankment is accessible directly behind the hotel via a private walkway, and the Savoy's position near Waterloo Bridge gives many upper-floor rooms unobstructed views across the river to the South Bank.
Opened in 1889 by impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte, the property blends Edwardian and Art Deco architecture across its facade and interiors. The hotel underwent a comprehensive £220 million restoration completed in 2010, restoring its gilded corridors, hand-laid mosaic floors, and the iconic black-and-white courtyard — the only private road in Britain where traffic drives on the right. The hotel's seven decades of celebrity patronage, from Monet and Whistler to Churchill and Sinatra, give it an atmosphere that is simultaneously grand and lived-in.
Rooms range from Classic Rooms to River View Suites and the Royal Suite, with many categories offering direct views over the Thames to the South Bank. Suites feature separate sitting rooms, butler access, and curated art collections. The American Bar, London's oldest surviving cocktail bar in continuous operation since 1893, operates on the ground floor alongside Kaspar's Seafood Bar and Grill, which serves an Atlantic-focused menu in an art deco dining room. Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant occupies a Thames-facing dining room with seasonal British menus.
The Savoy Spa offers an indoor heated pool, a range of treatment rooms, and a fitness centre equipped with cardiovascular and strength training equipment. Butler service operates across all room categories. The in-house concierge maintains direct lines to West End theatre box offices and can arrange private river transfers or chauffeur-driven tours. The hotel is better suited to leisure couples and corporate guests than to travelling families, though connecting rooms are available on request.
| Price | £450–£1,500/night (~$571–$1,905) |
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| Address | Strand, London WC2R 0EU, United Kingdom |
Room types
- Classic Rooms
- Superior Rooms
- Savoy Rooms
- Junior Suites
- River View Suites
- Royal Suite
Amenities
- Kaspar's Seafood Bar & Grill
- The American Bar
- Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant
- Indoor heated pool
- Savoy Spa
- Fitness centre
- Concierge
- Butler service
- Valet parking
- Theatre booking service
Location
Strand, London WC2R 0EU, United Kingdom
51.5109, -0.1201 View on map
Highlights
- The American Bar — London's oldest surviving cocktail bar, in continuous operation since 1893 and a national landmark in its own right
- Thames-facing River Suites with private butler service and direct sightlines to the South Bank and Waterloo Bridge
- The Savoy Spa's indoor heated pool, a rarity among Strand-area hotels, with full treatment menu and fitness facilities
Tips for visiting
- Book River Restaurant tables at least four weeks in advance; the Thames-facing window tables are requested most frequently and fill quickly
- The hotel's private entrance court is the only road in Britain where traffic drives on the right — a useful landmark for orienting taxis and car services
- Afternoon tea at The Savoy is often more accessible booking-wise than at The Ritz; reservations open eight weeks in advance and mid-week slots are usually easier to secure
Accessibility
The Savoy has accessible rooms with roll-in showers, widened doorways, and lowered fixtures, plus lift access to all guest floors and public areas; step-free access is available at the main Strand entrance.