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The Royal HorseguardsvsThe Savoy
Both The Royal Horseguards and The Savoy are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, The Savoy is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Royal Horseguards. The Savoy has a TripExpert Score of 92 with recommendations from 19 publications including Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
The Royal Horseguards
Frommer's
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ
From $187/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Set in the grandeur of the one-time National Liberal Club, with sweeping views all along the Thames, the Royal Horseguards is fairybook London." Full review
Time Out "It’s immaculately clean, ‘classic but modern’ in style, with welcoming staff." Full review
Star Service "The Royal Horseguards is one of the best in its class, an upper-midrange commercial hotel geared to those seeking something unique, colored with history and Victorian decor." Full review
Gayot "The Royal Horseguards Hotel Review: Between Whitehall and the River Thames, this stately building... still retains a private feel with a discreet rear entrance."
Zagat "Overlooking the Thames, this historic Victorian luxury hotel served as HQ for the Secret Service during World War I and has hosted many a statesman and politician over the years."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Today, the hotel mixes old school elegance and modern panache—and is still the site of intrigue." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 282-room Royal Horseguards offers classic Victorian architecture and modern amenities in a five-star luxury setting with views of the London Eye and the Thames River." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Rebranding not happening..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"The biggest suites look right over the Thames, and the Embankment location means guests have some of the city's best sites—including Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey—a short walk away." Full review
The Savoy
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet Time Out
DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot Show All Reviews
The Strand, London WC2R 0EU
From $584/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Dripping with history, it’s as glamorous can be, with amazing decor throughout, classic bars... a Gordon Ramsay restaurant and gorgeously comfortable rooms."
Michelin Guide "Reopened in 2010 following a 3 year restoration, its luxurious bedrooms and stunning suites come in an Edwardian or art deco style."
Concierge "The part-Edwardian, part–Art Deco building on the Strand in central London is an ideal spot to stay when in town for sightseeing."
Fodor's "One of London's most famous hotels has emerged from a £220 million renovation, and the old girl is looking like a superstar again." Full review
Jetsetter "Legendary 1889 Edwardian hotel near the Thames with two historic bars and its fair share of Art Deco glamour." Full review
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Choose from sleek, sultry Art Deco or light, frilly Edwardian.
Lonely Planet "Built on the site of the old Savoy Palace in 1889, the Savoy has welcomed the high, the mighty and the not untalented." Full review
Time Out "Loved by generations of visitors for its discreet mix of Edwardian neo-classical and art deco." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This legendary hotel was an afterthought. Richard D’Oyly Carte capitalized on the success of his Savoy Theatre by providing a place to stay."
Star Service "Most guests looking for something special should opt for river-view suites or rooms with the unobstructed views of the Thames, London Eye, Parliament and Big Ben. " Full review
Gayot "Situated close to both the city and the West End... The Savoy enjoys a spectacular position facing the Thames and overlooking Embankment Gardens."
