Hotel The Savoy, London
Expert reviews
“Perfectly located for the shops of Covent Garden and the cinemas of Leicester Square, The Savoy was Marilyn Monroe’s London hotel of choice and, if you can stretch to the £400-plus nightly fee, it can to become yours.”
“The Savoy is a landmark structure deeply connected to London with a rich, glamorous history that tends to rub off on its guests. A favorite of Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Charlie Chaplin, this grandest of grand dames is one of London’s oldest luxury hotels and might justifiably be called its finest.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in London.
“Opened in 1889 as the first truly high-end hotel in Britain, The Savoy has been at the forefront of decadence ever since, having introduced a series of mod cons ranging from electric lighting to hot running water, en suite bathrooms to air-conditioning.”
“There is something deeply reassuring about The Savoy. In a world of constant change, the hotel retains a tangible sense of tradition, and its restaurants, among them the Gordon Ramsay-affiliated Savoy Grill and Simpson’s-in-the-Strand, maintain consistently high standards.”
What guests liked
- Excellent service
- Excellent service
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
The Savoy Hotel is a five-star hotel located on Strand in the famous Westminster Borough of London. The hotel offers luxury accommodation options in a stylish manner adorned with modern décor and furnishings.
The hotel offers room options such as Deluxe King Room, Luxury King Room, Junior Suite, and Luxury Double Room. The hotel also provides family-friendly room options such as Two-Bedroom Family while VIP facilities, as well as a view, are available in the Luxury King Room with River View and One-Bedroom River View Suite.
The hotel is excellently located close to some of the city’s most exciting attractions making it the ideal temporary home for visitors in the city. The pet-friendly hotel is located right on the banks of the famous River Thames.
The British Museum is a 5-minute walk away from the hotel while the Covent Garden is just a 5-minute walk away from the hotel. The Royal Opera House is located at almost a 5-minute walk from the Savoy Hotel, and the closest airport to the hotel is the London Heathrow Airport which is 23 km away from the hotel.
The Savoy Hotel has been visited by famous people such as Sir Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra.
The hotel rooms are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a comfy sofa, a premium bed and a private bathroom with marble floors and thoughtful touches such as bathroom slippers, bathrobes, and free toiletries.
Enjoy the best of London in the Savoy Hotel.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
20 July 2025
Exceptional
The steak in the grill denver steak never had anything like it before
19 July 2025
Excellent bot quote a long walk to room 219
No mini bar with alcohol No option ofstill or sparkling water in the s room
19 July 2025
Amazing service, clean, beautiful interior
Absolutely beautiful!
18 July 2025
Perfect in every way from the staff to the room, the bar the food all perfect
Beautiful in every way
Nothing
13 July 2025
Made me feel very looked after!!!
Loved the pool, gallery for breakfast , gym and lovely suite!!!
All was perfect!!
10 July 2025
Beautiful timeless opulence - the old London that is loved.
The timeless beauty of the hotel and the wonderful staff. The cocktail bar is sublime please don’t change the decor. The porters outside are always charming and special mention to Josh in the bar with his ‘wheel of fortune’ - he was lovely.
The dancing ballerinas in the main breakfast room are a bit naff. It looks like a gym/ spa with them on the walls. Where is the portrait of the Queen? Are you waiting for one of the King to hang?
7 July 2025
A wonderful Celebration weekend
We were celebrating our Golden Wedding Anniversary and the hotel went the extra mile to make our stay particularly enjoyable
Bathroom Shower drencher overpowering and handset very heavy and "clunky"
3 July 2025
Room for improvement
Arrival and greeting from Erika was very professional and welcoming. We had a drink in the American Bar in the evening and Rachel was so chatty and again, professional. Breakfast on Saturday morning was excellent with a very attentive professional waitress (I didn't get her name). The new function areas are majestic, beautifully done. River Restaurant fantastic, delicious food, informed waitress and sommelier who made our meal super enjoyable.
Our room had not been renovated and had no view, the bed was super comfy and we did sleep well. The water pressure was intermittent. Breakfast on Sunday morning was a contrast to the day before with 3 requests for toast...! The Savoy filtered water doesn't taste great.
2 July 2025
Amazing experience everyone should try and have at least once
Outstanding experience. Example we arrived earlier than check-in time and were treated fantastically in the Reading Room. Teng attended to us in an exceptional way. Breakfasts were brilliant and it was cool to try the Gallery and River restaurants. The Savoy Grill was a highlight of our stay. Brilliant room too!
Occasionally food servers were a bit serious, but almost always professional.
28 June 2025
Exceptional
It was an amazing experience from the time we arrived until we left the staff we so nice I will definitely stay again hopefully for longer
24 June 2025
Exceptional
Every thing about the,savoy
Perfect
23 June 2025
Absolutely my favourite place to stay
I absolutely love the Savoy! I love the feeling when you first walk into reception and feel all that history around you
I didn’t like the way they put the pull out bed there was not a lot of room to get to the bathroom. It was a bit of a squeeze. Also my pre-ordered two platters of strawberries cost £46. My total bill ended up being £109. I’m still waiting for breakdown so I can understand the extra charges
23 June 2025
Perfect place to celebrate our 40th anniversary
Beautiful hotel as you would expect with everything you could want for a stress free stay. The staff were relaxed and very friendly.
Nothing
22 June 2025
Exceptional
The Savoy went over and above for our son and daughter in laws honeymoon night! Thank you for going the extra mile, making it a lifetime memory for them.
Nothing!
21 June 2025
Memorable!
Wonderful location, near theaters, restaurants, and points of interest. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Beautiful historic hotel!
20 June 2025
Exceptional
Awesome 10/10 Nothing is a bother or a problem at the savoy. .superhero service attention to detail amazing thanks Mark and Jill
19 June 2025
Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely loved the Savoy, from the minute we arrived to the minute we checked out, Staff, Service, & facilities were exceptional. Definitely our new fave five star London Hotel. 😊
Nothing, Everythjng is as perfect!
16 June 2025
The hotel is an absolute gem.
The gentleman at guest reception could not have been more accommodating.
Nothing.
8 June 2025
Luxurious and a great experience
Liked all of it
Some peoples choice of clothing A dress code should be in place No denim / trainers
5 June 2025
You don't just stay at The Savoy, The Savoy stays with you!
The Savoy, yet again, was magnificent. Outstanding service, fabulous place, great location. I love The Savoy, and I am always welcomed back like a long lost friend. "You don't just stay at The Savoy, The Savoy stays with you" - so true!
4 June 2025
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
2 June 2025
Pricey but in a good location, nice historical hotel
Location, room comfort, afternoon tea.
N/A
1 June 2025
Birthday for my wife
It’s the savoy
Nothing
1 June 2025
The staff were amazing and the food and drink were the best I’d ever had.
The facilités and room were excellent but mainly the staff were so warm, welcoming and kind to us.
There is nothing I didn’t like.
31 May 2025
Amazing
Treated as if we were the only guests there , from the welcome on arrival to the attention to detail it’s simply THE BEST hotel
Nothing
31 May 2025
Exceptional
Everything. Relaxed elegance
Nothing
31 May 2025
Exceptional stay at the Savoy
The property is excellent as are all the staff, food and drinks were excellent, the attention to detail is exceptional
Nothing
30 May 2025
Outstanding stay
Location, style, comfort, luxury were all there in spades, however the service from every person was second to none and a wonder to behold and receive. Nothing was too much trouble, all the little things remembered and catered for. Outstanding stay.
Did not get to spend long enough here
29 May 2025
Best Hotel in London
Everything. It is my “go to” hotel in London and it is perfect in every way. The staff is exceptional, and their service is top-notch. There’s not anything they won’t do for you. Shout outs to Tony, Rob, Michael - the best doormen anywhere in the world. Also to Caesar. The accommodations are also wonderful. I was upgraded to an art deco jr. suite and thoroughly enjoyed it! I felt ensconced in luxury. I dined at the Savoy Grill and every dish was superb.
Nothing.
26 May 2025
Brilliant, a superb experience
The whole experience was fantastic from the moment we arrived. The staff are incredibly attentive and friendly
25 May 2025
I brought my friend for her 70th birthday and the savoy hotel was everything I hoped for.
The location, the American bar and the attentive friendly staff through out the hotel.
Nothing
24 May 2025
Great location great hotel but unfortunately may not return
A last minute choice to stay whilst going to the theatre Room on small side but you know this when booking American bar was very nice and staff friendly
At breakfast you felt staff put you close to where they are serving from rather than show you to a great seat when the restaurant isn’t busy, also the table was a little small for water juice coffee pastries and your breakfast ( with hindsight should have asked for a better table )
24 May 2025
Family time at the Savoy
The service, the decor, the location. Everything was amazing. It was perfect me and my family. Thankyou
Nothing, the food was superb aswell.
24 May 2025
Just fabulous, treated very well !!
Everything !! The afternoon tea was a real treat. Glass of champagne on arrival to celebrate our special occasion was very much appreciated. The granola & yogurt at breakfast was delicious.
20 May 2025
Fantastic weekend treat while going to see shows.
The whole experience from the staff, facilities, the most comfy bed I have ever slept in! and breakfast included was brilliant. We had a blip with our room when I got there and Arthur was great at listening and taking time to give feedback and we got it resolved.
Only two things. When we got there are room was a twin but beds were together and then housekeeping came and moved them and put a table in the middle which made a huge difference, was just a completely different twin room to last time. The other thing was the optional service charge is added on every bill, even when just having one drink.
20 May 2025
It’s a wonderful hotel and we will stay again
Location, Anna at reception was lovely and helped me in a pinch, room service was top notch, bellmen were great, martinis in the American bar were great, offered great gluten free options throughout the property, beds were comfy, rooms were well appointed, good mix of guests from all over the world
No nail service available and the gym never got back to me about a private Pilates instruction
19 May 2025
Excellent stay
Very comfortable hotel
18 May 2025
Amazing hotel.
Fantastic staff. Very polite and attentive. Room was lovely and bed was super comfortable. Food was excellent.
A little costly but not unexpected.
15 May 2025
Exceptional in all respects
The staff and the service they provided was exceptional. They represent the grandeur, history and importance of this iconic hotel with obvious pride. The hotel surpassed every expectation we had. Our stay really was a bucket list item that we will never forget
Absolutely nothing. Our stay was perfect.
11 May 2025
Very good
Staff is super friendly, gym is nice, location is great
Decor is outdated, service charge on final invoice was rather a surprise, invoices in the restaurant were not transparent
8 May 2025
This was a treat for my wife’s 70th birthday, and she had a ball, the service and staff were so welcoming
The service was outstanding, with amazing staff
7 May 2025
It is the most amazing stay, staff and experience
This hotel is my favourite place in the world.
Nothing not to like.
6 May 2025
Exceptional
Food in river restaurant was great
The value
5 May 2025
By far the best hotel we have stayed in and service was amazing!
Everything was fantastic
5 May 2025
Very good
Good
5 May 2025
Exceptional
Everything about this hotel is exceptional.
5 May 2025
Well maintained old hotel
The hotel is 135 years old but maintained very well. The location is excellent, near the Times River. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. The hotel gives us free upgrade to a suite, which is very quiet and comfortable. The bathroom is spacious. Lobster omelette of breakfast is delicious.
Nothing
4 May 2025
Absolutely incredible experience
Absolutely everything about the Hotel facilities staff restaurants Can’t wait to go back
Nothing at all
4 May 2025
Exceptional
Everything is beautiful, clean, and sophisticated. A wonderful experience. Worth the cost.
Nothing. It was great.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Couples massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
26 July 2025
Perfect