The Savoy
London’s legendary Savoy combines 263 Edwardian and Art Deco rooms with Thames views, historic cocktail bars, multiple Gordon Ramsay restaurants and a naturally lit indoor pool steps from Covent Garden.
The Savoy occupies its own short approach off the Strand beside the River Thames, placing Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and the West End immediately around it. Since opening in 1889, the hotel has played an outsized role in London’s social, theatrical and hospitality history.
Its 263 rooms and suites fall broadly into two design languages: Edwardian rooms with softer residential detailing and Art Deco accommodations inspired by the 1920s and 1930s. Many upper categories face the Thames and include dedicated butler service.
Wellness is centered on a naturally lit atrium pool with a jet-stream for resistance swimming, alongside sauna, steam room, three treatment rooms and a 24-hour gym. The facilities are compact compared with a resort spa but unusually complete for a historic central London hotel.
Food and drink are integral to The Savoy’s identity. Savoy Grill, The River Restaurant and Michelin-starred Restaurant 1890 sit alongside Gallery, while the American Bar and Beaufort Bar preserve the hotel’s long cocktail tradition.
The Savoy is best for travelers who want London history without sacrificing operational polish. Its river setting, bars, restaurants and dual Edwardian-Art Deco identity make the hotel itself part of the reason to visit the city.