The Savoy Hotel

Introduction: One of a handful of London hotels that can claim to be truly known throughout the world, The Savoy Hotel is located in central London on the Strand. While this is a busy main road its also within a short stroll from the heart of London's nightlife. Indeed the Strand itself is home to some of the capitals best known theatres such as the Adelphi Theatre, Vaudeville Theatre and the Novello Theatre (was the Strand Theatre). Just behind the hotel is the River Thames which separates London into North and South halves. The River is great to walk along its dedicated walking routes, sit and watch the views and working boats passing by or to use its River taxi service and river sight seeing tours. At the far end of the Strand (West) is the mainline station of Charing Cross. Just past the station is Trafalgar Square. On the opposite side of the Strand is the popular Covent Garden, with music to do both by day and night. During the day the area has a host of sops and restaurants centred around the amazing Piazza which hosts two markets. By night the area is buzzing with clubs and bars among London's top venues along with many theatres such as Drury Lane the Royal Opera House. The hotels location is also great for access to the City of London (square mile) as its on the eastern border of central London and the start of the City at Fleet Street. Its also ideal for Waterloo and its many rail connections as the station is just on the other side of the River Thames with access via the adjacent Waterloo Bridge. In fact just on the other side of Waterloo bridge is where you will find the South Bank centre which includes places such as Haywards Gallery and the Royal Festival Hall. A selection of other nearby attractions include the London Transport Museum (0.1 miles), Theatre Museum (0.1 miles), Cleopatra's Needle (0.1 miles) and the National Gallery (0.3 miles).

Hotel:
The hotel has always been a favourite place for the rich and famous looking for the ultimate in exclusive establishments with the very best of traditional English service with the best in modern amenities and technology.
In the late 1800's and early 1900's the famous artist Clause Monet created over 70 paintings from within the Savoy looking out over its views in including the now famous sweep of the Thames. Today the hotel has an artist-in-residence scheme whereby some of today's best artists combine a stay at the hotel with creating new works. These works of art can be seen in an exhibition at the hotel.

Bedrooms:
Many rooms have views over the Thames.
Standard bedroom amenities include dual voltage sockets (European, American), high speed internet access (WiFi and also via TV), Air conditioning and central heating, Alarm clock, stationary, newspaper, mini-fridge, safe, dual telephone line with voicemail, hairdryer (in desk), desk, Cable TV with pay to view movies and fully opening windows. The private bathrooms each have a phone with voicemail, bathtub, shower with rain fall shower head, luxury toiletries, heated towel rack and robes.
En-suite facilities are either finished in tiles or marble with chrome and porcelain fittings. Beds all have feather pillows and feather duvet.
Moderate rooms:  20 sq meters. Suited to single travellers. Art Deco or traditional in style. These rooms have either street or courtyard views.
Fairmont rooms: 25 sq meters. Contemporary or traditional style. With an armchair and Queen bed. These overlook the local street.
Fairmont Superior rooms: 30 sq meters. Furnished in either Art Deco, contemporary or a traditional style. King bed. These rooms have either street or courtyard views.
Deluxe rooms: 30 - 35 sq. meters. Furnished in either Art Deco, contemporary or a traditional style. These rooms have marble en-suite facilities (most have walk in shower). Two armchairs. King or twin beds.
Each evening there is a turndown service for all rooms and along with the daily maid service. Some bedrooms are adapted for acessibility.

Suites:
These suites all have views over the River Thames with a traditional English style.
Deluxe Riverview Two Bedroom Suite: 85 sq. meters. Each bedroom has a king size bed. Two bathrooms and separate living area and dining table. Views over the River Thames.
Riverview Two Bedroom Suite: 65 sq. meters. Views over the Thames.
Deluxe Riverview One Bedroom Suite: 65 sq. meters. King sized bed. Separate living area with two armchairs. Views of the River.
Riverview One Bedroom Suite: 60 sq. meters. King sized bed. Separate living area with two armchairs. Views of the River.
These suites are furnished in either Art Deco, contemporary or a traditional style and are all in the Court Building. They have a separate living area that features two comfortable armchairs. Some of these suites have a dining table. Various views.
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite: 55 sq meters.
One Bedroom Suite: 50 sq meters.
Fairmont Family Suite: 50 sq meters. Two bedrooms and an extra large bathroom off of a central foyer. Main bedroom has king or queen bed while the second bedroom has twin beds. Marble a bathroom with walk-in shower. Views over the courtyard of no view at all.
Deluxe Riverview Junior Suite: 40 - 45 sq. meters. These suites are traditional or art deco in style. Marble bathrooms. Views over the Thames.
Riverview Junior Suite: 35 - 40 sq. meters. Open plan. King sized bed. Views over the Thames.
Junior Suite: 45 sq meters. Open Plan. Street or courtyard views.

Dining:
Savoy Grill:  Long acclaimed as one of London's top restaurants and refurbished in 2003 American designer Barbara Barry. Michelin and AA award winner. Known as the second House of Lords and "the place where the deals are done". Gold leaf ceilings and surrounded by wood panelling. Serves modern European cuisine. Features a central Chefs table where dinners can view the skills it takes to serve meals of the highest quality. Open: noon till 14.45 (till 15.30 weekends), 17.45 till 23.00 (18.00 till 22.30 weekends)
American Bar:  This is where the White Lady Cocktail was invented in the 1920's by Harry Craddock and dates right back to the 1890's. All through this long history it has retained a reputation as stylish drinking venue. Other in-house creations include "The Dry Martini Cocktail". Serves sandwiches and light meals throughout lunch. Live piano jazz music 19.00 till midnight Monday thru Thursday and till 01.00 Fridays and Saturdays .
Open: noon till 01.00 (till 22.30 Sundays).
Banquette: (Was the Upstairs Restaurant). This is a new 40 seat restaurant designed by Barbara Barry and is located over the Savoy Grill looking over the entrance to the hotel. Here the decor is retro, chic and sophisticated and its said to have an aim of "adding a touch of fun to diner" with a less formal approach. Here the interior is reminiscent of a 1950's Corvette Stingray automobile with its use of reds and browns along stainless steel and streamlined banquettes. Cream leather seating provides. The menu might not be what you are expecting with items such as deep-fried king prawns and Cumberland sausages with onion gravy and a selection of ice creams. Open noon till midnight.
Thames Foyer: Where Noel Coward and Caruso used to perform. Furnished with low tables and armchairs and decorated with murals and art deco mirrors. Remains open all day for anything from a continental breakfast to afternoon tea and coffee, light or full meals to drinks and cocktails. Live Piano music 14.15 till 17.30 (weekends 14.00 till 18.00), 18.30 till 20.00.
From 17.30 till 19.30 the Foyer serves a special pre-theatre meal.
Open 08.00 till 23.00 (from 09.00 Sunday).
Afternoon Tea, the most traditional of all English customs, has been a part of the hotel since the day it opened well over 100 years ago and is served in the Thames Foyer. An excellent range of speciality teas is on offer having been imported from around the world.
14.00 till 17.30. (weekends noon till 17.00)
A special theatre tea is served which is a hybrid between afternoon tea and hot light meals (British high tea).
17.30 till 19.30.
Laurent Perrier Bar: Another Barbara Barry design. Serves every bottle in the Laurent-Perrier Champagne line-up. The bar takes up the mantle of the hotels art deco heritage and uses taupe, silver blue and black colours.
Open: 13.00 till midnight (closed Sundays).
The Reading Room: Adjacent to the Laurent Perrrier Bar. Now fully restored in a contemporary style with a grey and gunmetal decor. Well appointed and sophisticated the reading room is used for private dining and can accommodate up to 75 guests. Open throughout the day and all through the evening.l
River Restaurant:  Panoramic views over Embankment Gardens and the River Thames. Open for breakfast and Sunday brunch (with live music 11.30 till 15.00).
Open: 07.00 till 10.30, Sunday 08.00 till 10.30 and then 11.30 till 15.00.

More:
The Savoy hotel has a dedicated business centre that opens every day between 08.00 and 20.00 (after hours access is possible via the front reception). This is a fully staffed centre with computers, scanning, fax and copy facilities.
Leisure facilities include a Health Club and Day Spa. Here you will find a stunning rooftop indoor pool under an atrium and a fully equipped gymnasium.
Other amenities include a florist and gift shop.
Additional services include baby sitting on request (at least 4 hours notice), full concierge and bellman services, currency exchange, same day laundry and dry cleaning, safety deposit boxes at front reception.
The hotels concierge team are mostly members of Les Clefs d'Or which signifies they are considered as having attained the highest criteria in their field.
Extensive meeting and conference facilities with 19,000 sq ft of space across 10 rooms accommodating up to 800 reception style.