The Savoy Reimagined: G.A Group's Refurbishment of a London Icon
The Savoy, a landmark hotel in London, is currently being renovated by G.A Group. With a legacy spanning over 135 years, its guest list boasts names such as Claude Monet, Frank Sinatra, and Marilyn Monroe. The hotel has been a pioneer, offering electric lighting and 24-hour room service. G.A Group has enhanced Edwardian-style rooms with inviting hues and preserved original elements, while the Art Deco rooms showcase deeper colors and geometric designs. Situated between the Strand and the River Thames, the hotel is close to attractions like Covent Garden and the Southbank Centre. Facilities include the Grand River View Suite, dining venues like the River Restaurant and Savoy Grill, a spa featuring a heated pool, and renovations to Simpson's in the Strand.
Key facts
- G.A Group reimagined The Savoy's interiors with a lighter palette and British craftsmanship.
- The hotel has hosted Claude Monet, Frank Sinatra, and Marilyn Monroe.
- It introduced electric lighting, 24-hour room service, and Britain's first electric lifts.
- The Grand River View Suite offers views of the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, and the Thames.
- Dining options include The River Restaurant, Savoy Grill, and Michelin-starred Restaurant 1890.
- The American Bar and Beaufort Bar are highlighted as top drinking destinations.
- The spa features a heated pool under a glass atrium and Natura Bissé facials.
- The hotel is located at Strand, London WC2R 0EZ, near major cultural institutions.
Entities
Artists
- Claude Monet
- Frank Sinatra
- Marilyn Monroe
- Arnold Bennett
- Lauren Ho
Institutions
- The Savoy
- G.A Group
- Savoy Theatre
- Simpson's in the Strand
- The River Restaurant
- Savoy Grill
- Restaurant 1890
- American Bar
- Beaufort Bar
- Penhaligon
- Natura Bissé
- Southbank Centre
- Tate Modern
- National Theatre
- Somerset House
- Wallpaper*
- World's 50 Best Hotels
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Strand
- River Thames
- Covent Garden
- West End
- Waterloo Bridge
- Southbank
- Trafalgar Square
- St James's
- Mayfair
- Somerset House
- Tate Modern
- National Theatre
- London Eye
- Houses of Parliament
- WC2R 0EZ