The Savoy
The landmark Strand grande dame on the Thames, blending Edwardian and Art Deco glamour above the river.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Old-world London at its most theatrical — a riverside frontage, the legendary American Bar, and afternoon tea in the Thames Foyer.
Our read - 02
Storied, formal and unmistakably expensive.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Savoy earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Savoy works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Savoy works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, The Savoy delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — The Savoy isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
The night matters
For nightlife, The Savoy is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Covent Garden & the West End (5–10 min)
- The Thames & Embankment
- Theatreland on the doorstep
- The City's quiet at weekends
- A taxi or tube from Notting Hill / Kensington
What you're paying for
Rooms range from Superior up to the river-view suites; the Thames-facing rooms command a premium and are the ones to angle for. Interiors split between Edwardian and Art Deco styles — specify your preference when booking.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £600–1,200+ / night
Sources and method (2)
- The Savoy's American Bar was named the World's Best Bar at The World's 50 Best Bars 2017, the first time it topped the list. drinksint.com ↗
- Afternoon tea is served in The Gallery (the former Thames Foyer), reopened November 2024 after a full BradyWilliams redesign. thesavoylondon.com ↗