10/10
Great Location and incredibly capable and friendly staff
London · head to head
The Connaught vs The Savoy
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The honest take
Both are five-star Mayfair-adjacent London institutions, but they sell different experiences at a $780 gap in price. The Connaught is smaller, quieter and rated marginally higher by far fewer guests, which tracks with its more intimate, bespoke feel. The Savoy is bigger, louder, more reviewed and cheaper, and gives you river views and three Gordon Ramsay restaurants for the money. If budget matters, book the Savoy; if you want the more considered room, book the Connaught.
The look and the feel
The Connaught
The Connaught occupies a red-brick Mayfair townhouse behind Carlos Place, and its interiors carry the imprint of David Collins, whose Connaught Bar redesign turned dark wood, glass and brass screens into one of the most imitated bar rooms in London. The lobby is hushed, panelled, staffed by people who remember your name from a single visit; there's a gravity to it that comes from restraint rather than spectacle. Hélène Darroze's dining room and the Coburg Bar keep the same low-key, expensive calm. It draws an older, moneyed, low-fuss crowd who want service over spectacle.
Guests who want a small, discreet, design-led hotel and don't need spectacle or river views.
The Savoy
The Savoy sits on the Strand facing the Thames, opened in 1889, and its rooms split between Edwardian and Art Deco decoration, with the black-and-silver American Bar and the green-and-gold Beaufort Bar as its set pieces. Marble bathrooms, river-view suites, a lobby that still has the theatrical hum of a grand hotel that has hosted a century of arrivals and departures. It's louder and busier than the Connaught, full of tourists, theatregoers and people marking an occasion, and it wears its history more visibly than it wears restraint.
Guests who want grandeur, history and river views, and don't mind more traffic through the lobby.
Neither facility list shows the other lacking anything specific, so the difference is scale and atmosphere: the Savoy has more restaurants and river-facing rooms, the Connaught has fewer rooms and a tighter, more personal service style.
The Connaught is the more beautiful room to sit in, quieter and more precisely made, though the Savoy is the more thrilling building to walk into.
The numbers
| The Connaught | The Savoy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | — | $1,381 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 304 | 2281 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 2.0 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Connaught has
Nothing on our list that The Savoy lacks.
Only The Savoy has
Nothing on our list that The Connaught lacks.
What guests actually say
The Connaught
- friendly, capable staff
- great location
- impeccable service
“Fabulous hotel. Impeccable staff. A real treat”
The Savoy
- stylish, civilized staff
- excellent service
- great location and facilities
- too little water supplied
- limited snack variety
“I loved the staff, the extra care and exceptional service as well as Gordon Ramsay's 1890 and The River Restaurant”
Connaught guests come away happier, as their reviews are uniformly glowing with no complaints, while Savoy guests, though very satisfied, note minor gripes about water and snack variety.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The Connaught
- Grosvenor, Suite, King BedRoom Only$5,314
- Grosvenor, Suite, King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$6,251
- Grosvenor, Suite, King BedBreakfast Included · free cancellation$6,370
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
The Connaught
10/10
Fabulous hotel. Impeccable staff. A real treat
9/10
Excellent service and staff
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
The Connaught
Luxurious Accommodations : The Connaught, nestled in London's upscale Mayfair area, offers a sophisticated stay with bespoke butler and concierge services from the moment you arrive. Culinary Excellence : Indulge in award-winning dining at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, boasting 3 AA Rosettes and 3 Michelin Stars, serving exquisite French-inspired…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
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…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
The Connaught
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
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
Carlos PlaceStrand
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