Inventive Chefs of the Savoy
The Savoy Hotel is a five-star hotel located in the City of Westminster in central London. The hotel opened on August 6, 1889. The hotel remains one of London’s most prestigious, classy and opulent hotels, with 263 rooms and great views of the River Thames, a treat to the eyes. Richard D’Oyly Carte built the hotel and also owned the Savoy theatre nearby. The hotel’s first famous manager was César Ritz, who founded the Ritz hotel later.
The Savoy Restaurant is famous for its inventive chefs. Elegant dining at the Savoy includes formal afternoon tea, an excellent Sunday brunch including free-flow champagne on special days. Numerous famous guests have stayed at the hotel and the list includes The Beatles, U2, Led Zeppelin, Sarah Bernhardt, Enrico Caruso, Lillie Langtry, Charlie Chaplin, Ivor Novello, Frank Sinatra, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, Elton John etc. Nobel Prize winning economist Amartya Sen always prefers the hotel when staying in London.