Fairmont Savoy, LondonFairmont Savoy in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 40 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $1,071 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Savoy is a Fairmont-run luxury hotel on the River Thames in central London, trading since 1889 and refurbished in 2010. Its 267 rooms and suites are individually designed in either Edwardian or Art Deco style, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and TVs as standard. Facilities include a gym, swimming pool, sauna, massage services, valet parking and several restaurants, with the Savoy Afternoon Tea a long-standing draw. Covent Garden, the London Eye and the British Museum are all within easy reach, making it a practical base for sightseeing as well as business, with meeting rooms on site. It suits travellers wanting a grand, full-service stay, though some rooms are on the small side and the spa has been called old-fashioned. Rates start around $1,071 a night.What stands out

Central Thameside location near Covent Garden

Edwardian and Art Deco designed rooms

Wide range of dining options

Pool, gym, sauna and spa services

Watch out for

Some rooms feel small

Spa described as old-fashioned

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