Savoy to open in Winter 2009

4th June 2009, 3:49pm

The Savoy Hotel in London has announced it will re-open to the public in Winter 2009, after the luxury hotel's redevelopment suffered a number of setbacks.

Paying homage to its original Edwardian and art deco design, The Savoy will unveil the culmination of a £100 million restoration programme – the most expensive hotel refurbishment in London's history.

Encompassing the entire building from the courtyard and famed American Bar to the public areas and 268 guestrooms, the responsibility for this extensive restoration is being handled by designer, Yves Rochon, who has earned special recognition for his work on other landmark hotels such as the George V in Paris and the Hermitage in Monaco.

The programme heralds a number of notable highlights including the addition of a luxurious new two bedroom Royal Suite, the complete remodel of the River Restaurant and the re-launch of the 58 River Suites with views over the River Thames.

In addition, The Savoy Grill will return again under the operation of Gordon Ramsay Holdings.

New to the hotel will be The Beaufort Bar and Savoy Tea Shop, the first a new venue to enjoy champagne and cocktails and the latter, a bijou teashop selling Savoy branded tea products and patisserie.

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