3/10
Location
Bath did not work, no charm for a four season
London · head to head
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane vs The Savoy
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The Savoy is $5 a night less. They are 2.1 km apart.
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
$1,386/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $61 taxes & fees
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The honest take
Book the Savoy if you want the more characterful stay: it's cheaper at $1,107 versus $1,285, has a vastly larger review base at a still-excellent 9.4, and gives you Art Deco and Edwardian rooms on the Thames plus the American Bar. The Four Seasons wins on paper for wellness, with a pool the Savoy lacks and the top guest score of the two at 10, but it costs more and sits in Mayfair rather than on the river. Choose by neighbourhood as much as by price: Park Lane for Hyde Park and discreet Mayfair quiet, the Strand for the West End, Covent Garden and the Thames.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
This is a 1970 tower dressed up in traditional English materials, all panelling, brass and heavy curtains inside a modern frame, sitting behind Hamilton Place just off Park Lane. The lobby favours understated wealth over spectacle: soft carpets, quiet lighting, staff who materialise rather than announce themselves. Pavyllon London by Yannick Alléno and Bar Antoine give it a contemporary Parisian gloss, and the rooftop spa looking over Hyde Park is the genuine set piece, a rare thing in central London. The crowd is business travellers, Gulf and American money, people who want five-star competence without theatre.
Business travellers and anyone who wants a modern, discreet five-star base near Hyde Park with a proper spa.
The Savoy
The Savoy is the real thing: opened in 1889, the first luxury hotel in Britain with electric light and lifts, and it still runs on that Edwardian confidence. Rooms split between Edwardian carved wood and Art Deco mirror and chrome, with marble bathrooms and, on the river side, views over the Thames to the South Bank. The American Bar is the oldest surviving cocktail bar in Britain, all polished wood and self-assurance, and the Beaufort Bar's black and gold Deco room feels like stepping into a different decade entirely. Gordon Ramsay's restaurants sit inside a building that has hosted Sinatra, Chaplin and a century of theatre crowds spilling in from the Strand.
Anyone who wants to feel London's theatrical, literary history in the room they're sleeping in, on the river, near Covent Garden.
The Savoy, the cheaper of the two, has no pool where the Four Seasons does; guests wanting a swim or full wet-area wellness will need to look elsewhere or use the Four Seasons' rooftop instead.
The Savoy is the more beautiful place to actually be in: its Deco and Edwardian rooms carry a century of genuine history that the Four Seasons' polished 1970s Mayfair shell, for all its comfort, cannot manufacture.
The numbers
| Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane | The Savoy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,386 | $1,381 |
| Guest rating | 10/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 344 | 2281 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 2.1 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has
- Hot tub
Only The Savoy has
- Pool
What guests actually say
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- attentive staff
- good breakfast
- great location
- bath did not work
- lacking charm for the price
“The breakfast was nice and staff were very attentive to details.”
The Savoy
- exceptional staff and service
- great location and views
- stylish and quiet
- too little water supplied
- limited variety in room snacks
“I loved the staff, the extra care and exceptional service as well as Gordon Ramsay's 1890 and The River Restaurant”
The Savoy's guests seem happier overall, praising consistently exceptional staff and service with only minor gripes, whereas Four Seasons had one guest report a broken bath and a lack of charm.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- Superior, King BedRoom Only$1,391
- Superior, King Bed, City or Park ViewRoom Only$1,400
- Superior 1 King Bed, City or Park ViewRoom Only$1,423
The Savoy
- Superior Queen - 290SF, 27SMRoom Only$1,373
- Superior Double Room (Full Double Bed) (Queen Size Bed)Room Only$1,435
- Double Superior Queen - 290SF, 27SMRoom Only$1,437
In guests' own words
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
10/10
The breakfast was nice and staff were very attentive to details.
The Savoy
10/10
Beautiful, stylish, civilized staff, quiet
10/10
“Excellent staff, service, I will definitely stay there and refer others.”
I loved the staff, the extra care and exceptional service as well as Gordon Ramsay's 1890 and The River Restaurant
8/10
“I will definitely stay at the Savoy again.”
The view, the staff, the location, the facilities in general.
The amount of water supplied is too little. There is no variety in the snacks kept in the room. Some fruit and cookies will help.
About each
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Luxurious Heritage in Mayfair In the heart of London's vibrant Mayfair, the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane stands as a testament to luxurious heritage, redefining luxury since 1970. Culinary Delights and Rooftop Sanctuary Guests can indulge in the culinary wonders of Pavyllon London by Chef Yannick Alléno and enjoy a spirited escape at Bar Antoine.…
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The Savoy
Luxurious Accommodations The Savoy Hotel, with its rich history dating back to 1889, offers 195 guest rooms and 73 suites exquisitely decorated in Edwardian or Art Deco style. Each room features elegant marble bathrooms and many boast stunning views of the River Thames, ensuring a comfortable and sophisticated stay. Culinary Excellence Indulge in a culinary…
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Facilities, in full
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
The Savoy
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
Hamilton Place, Park LaneStrand
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