10/10
Beautiful, stylish, civilized staff, quiet
London · head to head
The Savoy vs Rosewood London
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Rosewood London is $370 a night less. They are 845 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book the Savoy if the Thames-side address, the pool and the century of history matter more than the bill: at $1,113 a night it's the pricier stay but the more storied one, on the Strand by Covent Garden and the river. Rosewood London, half a mile away in Holborn, runs $936 with a slightly lower but still excellent guest rating, and it has a spa and sauna the Savoy's listing doesn't mention. Both sit at 5 stars with review counts in the same range, so this is a genuine style-versus-value call rather than a quality gap.
The look and the feel
The Savoy
The Savoy opened in 1889 and still carries that theatrical, gilded confidence: the forecourt is one of the few places in Britain where traffic drives on the right, a hangover from the days of horse-drawn carriages turning for the entrance. Rooms split between Edwardian florals and crisper Art Deco lines, with marble bathrooms and, in the better rooms, views over the Thames. The American Bar is the draw for many, all polished wood and cocktail ritual dating back over a century, and the Beaufort Bar does its Art Deco cabaret thing in gold and black. It's a hotel that knows its own myth and plays up to it, full of guests who came for exactly that.
Right for people who want the full theatrical London hotel experience, the Thames views, and a bar with its own history attached.
Rosewood London
Rosewood London occupies the old Pearl Assurance building on High Holborn, a solid Edwardian block turned into something warmer inside than its stone facade suggests. The designer rooms lean bespoke and contemporary rather than pastiche, with Italian marble bathrooms and a quieter, more residential feel than a grand West End address usually offers. The Mirror Room restaurant is the set-piece, panelled and softly lit for all-day dining, while the spa and sauna give it a wellness layer the Savoy doesn't advertise. Holborn itself is less theatrical than the Strand, more legal London and Bloomsbury fringe, which suits guests who want proximity to the centre without the crowds outside the door.
Right for people who want a quieter, design-led five-star stay with a spa, at a noticeably lower nightly rate.
Rosewood, the cheaper of the two, has no pool on its facilities list, whereas the Savoy does; everything else runs close, so the real gap is that pool plus the Savoy's river frontage and older pedigree.
The Savoy is the more beautiful place to simply stand in, because its Deco and Edwardian rooms were built for spectacle and still deliver it, where Rosewood's interiors, though handsome, were designed to be tasteful rather than to take your breath away.
The numbers
| The Savoy | Rosewood London | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,381 | $1,011 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 2281 | 2285 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 845 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Savoy has
- Pool
Only Rosewood London has
Nothing on our list that The Savoy lacks.
What guests actually say
The Savoy
- exceptional staff service
- stylish, quiet rooms
- great location and facilities
- too little water supplied
- limited snack variety in room
“I loved the staff, the extra care and exceptional service as well as Gordon Ramsay's 1890 and The River Restaurant”
Rosewood London
- staff went above and beyond
- great for families with children
- amazing breakfast
“Staff went above and beyond with our young family and the extra touches for the children were excellent.”
Rosewood guests, especially families, come away happier as reviews describe staff going above and beyond with no complaints, while The Savoy earns praise but draws minor gripes about water and snacks.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
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
Rosewood London
- Deluxe KingRoom Only$1,011
- Deluxe Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$1,040
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 1 King Bed Non RefundableRoom Only$1,041
In guests' own words
The Savoy
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.
Rosewood London
10/10
“Fabulous hotel for our young family”
Beautiful hotel and very spacious family room. Staff went above and beyond with our young family and the extra touches for the children were excellent. Breakfast was also amazing in the hotel’s restaurant.
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About each
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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Rosewood London
Luxurious Designer Rooms and Spa Rosewood London offers elegant and spacious designer rooms with bespoke furnishings, Italian marble bathrooms, and a range of modern amenities. Unwind at the spa and sauna for a truly relaxing experience during your stay. Glamorous Dining Experience Indulge in a culinary journey at the Holborn dining room with a delicious a…
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Facilities, in full
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
Rosewood London
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Where they are
Strand252 High Holborn. Holborn
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