London: Savoy (5 Star Hotel)

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Address: The strand , London WC2R 0EU, United kingdom
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Lonely Planet review

  • Katja Gaskell
  • Lonely Planet author
A grande dame of epic proportions, this gorgeous hotel oozes old-style Hollywood glamour. The Savoy is so swish it's even got its own road, Savoy Street, that runs off the Strand (and is the only road in London where you have to drive on the right-hand side).

Built on the site of the old Savoy Palace, which burnt down in the Peasants Revolt of 1381, the Savoy has enjoyed a lively and colourful history ever since it opened its doors for business in 1889. Dazzling parties, resident Maharajahs, in-house dance bands and lavish Coronation balls defined the early days at the Savoy. Today the Savoy continues to welcome well-known names and faces, but these days a large percentage of the guests are made up of mere mortals. Beautiful views of the Thames and elegantly decorated rooms are just some of the hotel's draw cards. But more than that, it's the sense of history you get when you stay here that really lures customers in. From the moment you see the Savoy name up in lights and are welcomed by the green-liveried doormen, you feel like you're stepping into a black-and-white Hollywood remake of your life.

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