One Bedroom Partial River View Suite
51 sq m / 548 sq ft · Partial River view
Stylish suite with a glimpse of the Thames. One king bed.
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The Savoy
London · United Kingdom
Historic Hotels in London
Photo: Official website · thesavoylondon.com
A foundational London grand hotel, combining theatrical heritage, Thames-facing rooms and influential cocktail bars. Its significance lies as much in the service and dining traditions it helped establish as in its Edwardian and Art Deco interiors.
The Story
Origin
Theatre impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte opened the hotel in 1889 beside his Savoy Theatre. Early leadership by César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier helped make it a reference point for European luxury hospitality.
Philosophy
Grand-hotel hospitality built around personal service, ceremony and continuity, with an unusually strong connection to London's theatre and entertainment worlds.
Why Important
The Savoy helped define the modern British luxury hotel. It remains essential to understanding how restaurants, bars and service personalities can give a hotel cultural relevance beyond its rooms.
Differentiation
Few London hotels combine comparable theatrical origins, river frontage and influence on both professional hotel service and cocktail culture.
Food Philosophy
Restaurants, afternoon tea and cocktail bars function as destinations in their own right. The hotel's culinary legacy includes Escoffier, while the American Bar holds a central place in British cocktail history.
Guest Experience
A theatrical arrival leads to formal public rooms, destination bars and accommodation ranging from inward-facing rooms to expansive river-view suites. The West End and Covent Garden are close by.
Design Philosophy
Edwardian grandeur and Art Deco glamour coexist rather than being reduced to a single period style. The 2010 restoration preserved that layered identity while renewing the hotel's infrastructure.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Chandeliers and decorative lamps reinforce the formal character of the public interiors.
Furniture
Period-inspired furnishings vary between Edwardian and Art Deco settings.
Materials
Marble, polished wood, decorative metalwork and richly textured upholstery.
Architecture
A historic hotel complex between the Strand and the Thames, originally designed by Thomas Edward Collcutt.
Design Language
Edwardian grandeur with Art Deco counterpoints.
Interior Design
Richly differentiated public rooms and guest accommodation, with the major 2010 restoration led by Pierre-Yves Rochon.
Gallery · 14 photos
Rooms & Suites
Luxury Double Double Room
39 sqm / 419 sqft · City / Courtyard view
Effortless comfort with two double beds, ideal for sharing.
Junior Suite
40 sq m / 430 sq ft · City / courtyard view
A graceful blend of bedroom comfort and living space. One king bed.
Junior Suite River View
39 sq m / 419 sq ft · River view
Sweeping views of the Thames form the backdrop for your stay in these spacious suites. One king bed.
Two Bedroom Family Room
51 sq m / 548 sq ft · Courtyard view
Designed with families in mind. One king bed.
One Bedroom Suite
54 sq m / 582 sq ft · City / Courtyard view
A private residence-style experience at The Savoy. One king bed.
One Bedroom River View Suite
61 sq m / 656 sq ft · River view
The River View Suites open onto London's great stage: the river, the bridges, the city. One king bed.
Grand River View Suite
63 sq m / 678 sq ft · River view
A front-row seat to London's ever-changing cityscape. One king bed.
Savoy Suite
130 sq m / 1,399 sq ft · River view
A spectacular Art Deco masterpiece with commanding views over the River Thames. One king bed.
Terrace Suite
122 sq m / 1,313 sq ft · River view
The only suite with a terrace, this two bedroom suite is arguably London's most coveted viewpoint. Two king beds.
Royal Suite
264 sq m / 2,841 sq ft · River view
The Royal Suite holds a spectacular procession of rooms facing the river - a space beloved by politicians, royalty and Hollywood. One king bed.
Luxury King Garden View Room
34 sq m / 365 sq ft · Garden view
Beautiful Victoria Embankment views paired with refined luxury. King bed.
Luxury King Room
34 sq m / 365 sq ft · City / Courtyard view
Refined luxury in Savoy style. King bed.
Deluxe King Room
31 sq m / 333 sq ft · City / Courtyard view
Elevated elegance with signature Savoy charm. One king bed.
Superior Queen Room
27 sqm / 290 sq ft · City / Courtyard view
Spacious comfort with classic Savoy sophistication. Queen bed.
Menus
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Finger sandwiches
Scones
Signature scones, served warm and freshly baked.
Pastries
Teas
Over 30 exceptional teas.
Twilight Tea
Twilight tea · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Berry Royale Cocktail
Gallery
All-day dining · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Croque monsieur
Truffle-rich.
Lobster rolls
Sole tacos
Escoffier-inspired.
Chicken tikka pie
Signature dish.
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