The Savoy

Afternoon tea at the Savoy was a fantastic experience. The afternoon tea food was perfect, as you would expect, and there was the option to have additional sandwiches and savouries. The waiting staff were very well trained and charming, as you would also expect. As a one off treat for a couple of special birthdays this was superb. The decor is beautiful, and the pianist playing in the room just adds to the atmosphere.

We went for afternoon tea and it was a lovely experience. The sandwiches and scones were delicious. We decided to have a drink at the bar as we were early and Xavier was fabulous. Very disappointed when a waitress came over to tell us our table was ready and didn't offer to take our drinks or help us. My elderly mum walks with a stick so we really struggled to help mum get down from the high chair and take our own drinks and get mum to the table with the waitress just watching us.

What an amazing experience! We are used to fine dining and top hotels and chose The Savoy for my 70th and my wife’s 60th. Ordinary stuff first, the refurb is exemplary, all the vibe ofthe old rooms with all the luxury of a top modern hotel. Big rooms, great facilities, exquisite service, top line service. On to the extras, the cocktail bar refurbished is amazing, 20’s flapper style, dark intimate luxury with effortless service. As you would expect, wonderful cocktails with the Savoy verve. My vespa was the best I have ever had!. Onto the Savoy Grill…of course the staff are gracious and kind. However…the kitchens…oh my god!! That effortless grace… 6 oysters that were sublime…a twice baked soufflé as soft as your mother’s hugs, grilled steaks that blessed the cow they came from. Just a note to the sommeliers…genuine expertise, deep knowledge and enhanced dining. American bar just a bit rough…looking forward to the refurb, so back to the main cocktail lounge. Enveloped in dark luxury, held in the arms of bacchus. Lovely end to an exceptional,evening. The cost…who cares…sell a kidney…or your only spare pair of trousers…cash in your annuity! This is a bucket list destination. The best of British…Churchill and Bond were right, this is the destination.

This hotel gets everything right and more. London is home to a number of exceptional fine hotels — but to me the Savoy stands out. You feel the Savoy’s history all around you, in the best way. Like when it’s time to go to your room, you take either the blue, green, or red elevator, which are also known as “ascending rooms” — these were the first electric lifts in London and they are fabulous. The Savoy’s American Bar remains one of my most favorite places, where you can imagine the Queen Mum and her gin, or Winston Churchill and his cabinet. Too often historic hotels can be beautiful but also feel dusty/dated/threadbare — not here. The lobby is beautiful and impeccably maintained - everything is shiny. Our room was wonderful - so up-to-date with a great layout. Location couldn’t be better, steps from the Waterloo Bridge along the Thames. And no review of the Savoy would be complete without acknowledging their ever-amazing service. This was our third visit and more than all of the above what stays with us is the level of concern for us and effort to make sure that all was as we hoped. Special shoutout to conceirges George and Amine (who took amazing care to make sure one of our party’s dietary needs was attended to). Hoping to return again sooner rather than later!

Had the most amazing stay. Attention to detail was absolutely amazing everyone one there was incredibly helpful. Especially Cesar on the front desk and the breakfast girls.