I Stay At The Savoy In London 

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A few years ago my friend who stayed at Savoy invited me to visit the hotel. I coughed when I was leaving the revolving door. Suddenly, a truly kind doorman, Genci, sent me a bottle of still and asked whether was I alright. That moment touched me because I wasn't even a guest there.

I worked at the Savoy back in 1991. When we were shown round the hotel on our induction course we went into a dining room, where during the second world war Sir Winston Churchill was having dinner with 12 guests. When they realised there were 13 people round the table they got a place laid for the hotel cat making the total number 14. There was a little statue of the cat in that room.

I trained as a nurse in London, when we’d finished all our exams, my set all went out for breakfast at the Savoy - it was fantastic 👍

Watching your videos is like having a little weekend break without the palaver of having to pack and unpack 😂

Someone may have said this already, but those chandeliers are Venetian (murano) blown glass. Maybe they did a plastic version but I would think not. In fact, "Pierre Yves Rochon used the finest materials from Murano glass chandeliers and silk wall coverings to Italian linens and marble floors." That type of glass looks surreal to me. Enjoy your videos.

The stairs in the 19th century was usually in rich homes. The staff was to use them. The hotel did not want the maids to be seen by guest. That was the back stairs.

Was expecting a kid on a trike to ride down the corridors shouting "REDRUM" 😅

I was a firefighter in London in the 90’s. I remember attending a fire call to the Savoy and on arrival being asked to remove our boots! We politely declined 😊

Tim, The Savoy is a brilliant top notch hotel, we stayed there 6 nights in 2022 for my wife's birthday, we got a 3 nights for 2 offer and worked out about £4500 for 6 nights accom. plus we got free breakfast daily for the 3 of us too. The pastries that come with your breakfast are insane, just so good. We also enjoyed the atmosphere of The American Bar. Even when you check in, you get a glass of champagne in the waiting room as standard. The only thing that irks me, same with The Balmoral in Edinburgh, is the 5% additional (optional) room charge that supposedly goes to the maids. I'm thoroughly against this charge as everyone pays enough for the room itself that the hotel can afford to give them that extra 5% if they wish out of their own profits.

What a lovely experience, so many of us may never travel to London and we can live vicariously through you!

The fabric beading is called fillet, it can a fabric braid or it can be metal/wood/plaster. It’s a sign of very high quality. It used to be normal in very grand houses but is rarely done now.

I'd love to see the three of you doing Claridges. The staff there are meant to be amazing and will literally do anything that any guest requests - nothing is too much trouble.

Excellent to see them using a Coravin to dispense your wine. It’s a wonderful device that allows you to take a single glass of wine from a bottle without uncorking it. As the wine is dispensed the Coravin infuses the bottle with argon which settles on the top of the wine to prevent oxidisation. Essentially you can take a glass of wine out of the bottle and then put it back to continue aging as normal.

Gaby looked beautiful in her black dress. Very elegant x

I have a friend who did an apprenticeship as a pastry chef at the Savoy.. she is defiantly the best Pastry chef I have ever seen. Phenomenal, what she can do

16:05 That guy in the background who suddenly realises you're filming and tries to hide, then releases he's too big for the space. 😂😂

I stayed there when there was a refit going on, unknown to me. Believe it or not, they actually ran out of beer and vodka. So I went to a local Sainsburys, and got a 4 pack of Kronenbourg and they let me drink it in the bar 👍

Hi Tim, the Chandeliers are definitely not plastic, they are Italian bespoke Murano blewn glass. A friend of mine worked there so he told me. They look beautiful

Lightweight, plastic chandeliers are actually required by law if in sleeping areas. Makes sense when you consider how much damage could be caused by a heavy glass one falling on you in the middle of the night.

Those are murano glass chandeliers. Not acrylic or "plastic"

the summary at the end was great. the ritz video was pure indulgence , especially when they took your drinks from bar to the restaurant but honestly you seem overall happier at the savoy - more looked after, more made to feel at home and welcomed and treated like a family not as a source of income.

Ahhh Savoy, beautiful Art Deco, sophisticated as ever and elegantly renovated! Simply, marvellous!!

Gaby looks absolutely stunning and is so lovely :)

I’m totally living vicariously through your travels and stays. Thank you for showing us the Savoy and the restaurant. I doubt I’d ever be able to do it myself, but because of you I feel like I’ve had the experience. 🙂

11:36 That toy has magical powers, you shook it and Casper momentarily dissappeared.

The chandeliers certainly looked like authentic Venetian glass.

I’ve been watching this channel for a while now and I’m just impressed with Tim’s eye for detail.

The Savoy Hotel was off grid when I worked there in 1979. In its basement were its own power generators provided by The Strand electricity Power Company! Hence the reasons for its lack of sockets in the rooms.

Tim I have to say I am more impressed with the Savoy than the Ritz Carlton. The Savoy is beautiful! I love when Gabby and Casper come along with you, Gabby is so beautiful and Casper is adorable. To me the Savoy accomodates you way better. I'm really obsessed with the Savoy. Thank you for taking us along and sharing.

This like the Ritz is expensive.... but to say you been there and think back in years to come to the special history and atmosphere of these places... thats what its all about ❤

From a crane to a high end hotel this is why I love your channel.

The green is commemorative of the Savoy Cabbages from Italy!

The plugs are actually 5 amp points ,it’s actually a lighting circuit they are not actual plug sockets.

WOW... I love this!!! ❤ I was getting "The Shining" vibes in the very beginning and then Gaby said the exact same thing... weird! 😨 In the late 1920's or early 1930's, my grandpa was part owner and chef at The Savoy Hotel in Aberdeen, Washington. 😊

Love it when Gabby joins you . She looks amazing!!

I can't believe how little Casper has grown those curls are very cute❤

Went to the America bar about 10 years ago and it felt like a trip back in time to the realms of Sinatra. Loved it even with £20 plus cocktails 🍹

Pre pandemic and happier times for a while it was a yearly trip to The Savoy for Afternoon Tea for my parents and I. There were never any airs and graces from any of the staff, and customer service was always on point. One of the best top hotels in London in that aspect.

Thanks for the tour of The Savoy , because it’s a place I could never afford 👍Thanks Tim, Gaby n Casper 🤗💕

Always lovely to see Gaby and Casper 🎉❤

My jaw dropped when I saw that children are provided with a teddy and a personalised message! That's service.

Great review. It always makes me laugh these “grand” hotels such as the Savoy & Ritz. The rooms are almost identical to my great grandmas house which makes me laugh.

Lovely to see places we wouldn't normally go to bit expensive but loved looking around with you thanks for sharing ☺️ xx

My husband and I got married last September (very low key) and immediately afterwards spent two nights at The Savoy. It's no exaggeration to say we had the time of our lives. They could not have been kinder or done more for us, the service was beyond exceptional. We are sending my parents there for their golden wedding this year and I'm sure we will be back. Memorable.

I've been waiting for this one. Great work sir. The round plugs are 5 amp and for lighting circuits only.

There is also a book called 'Kaspar' by Michael Morpurgo based on The Savoy cat 'Kaspar'. A great read for when he's slightly older, I remember too reading it as a child and then visiting one of the reception areas in The Savoy where a statue of the cat still stands.

Tim, did you realise when you were swimming that you were directly above the Savoy Theatre when the theatre burnt down in the 1990s when they rebuilt it was installed there and has not been moved if a fire? started in the theatre the bottom of the pool came crashing down in the theatre and would help to put the fire out. Regarding the Broderick or other celebrities appearing at the theatre, it's normal that they will stay in private residences or if they really want Savoy apartments can be used but it very rarely happens.

When it comes to finding flaws, you've got eyes like my mother in law when she comes to visit.

At this point, with the popularity of your channel, I have to wonder if the hotels know who you are and are making extra efforts to keep you happy. For the Savoy, I recently watched a doc on it and I believe that they do go the extra distance to satisfy your requests. I'm curious, what was Caspers Prize for completing the tasks?

We had a work meal here a couple of years ago, it was lovely! We sat in Gordon Ramsay's private room and had oysters and caviar. The toilets were the prettiest I've ever seen and the smell of the flowers everywhere was just lovely.

Good to see you & Gaby ( who looked amazing too ) stay at Savoy Hotel i have always wondered what its like inside and your vlog shows what a stunning hotel it is great review as always Tim 👍

I'm so glad to learn that we can ask for a mattress incasement when we go to a hotel. My husband and I are terrified of bed bugs we have had a bad experience with them in the past and it has caused us to not want to stay in hotels or air bnb's ever again! You sharing this information is very helpful, thank you. 😊

Gaby looks amazing!! Very smartly dressed. 😊

The glass wardrobe looks like a church confessional. That cat is adorable.

you two are so fantastic together, love you xx thanks for showing us your stay x Sandra xx

Those round sockets for the lamps are an old standard in the UK. The small ones are for lighting only and rated at 5A so you would struggle to run a hair dryer from them, they are also very often switched by switches near the doors to allow the lamps to be controlled together with the main room lighting. These days you really only see them in hotels. The larger round pin sockets are rated higher but have long since all been replaced by square pin 13A sockets - some are still around in theatres for stage lighting equipment although with the spread of DMX control systems those are disappearing too.

Love the video of the savoy. Beautiful hotel. It was fun going on the adventure with you and your wife and baby boy.

Its sheer pleasure watching your videos, Tim. I appreciate the effort, work and time it takes to create them. Lovely family x

Great Vlog Tim. It’s a world that I will never be able to enter as it’s way above my pay grade. It’s great to see your experiences at every level your work, in producing the wonderful vlogs and honest appraisals you give them .Well Done and Thank You

I stayed there a few years ago over Christmas. It is truly a beautiful and British hotel with excellent service . I luved how they served breakfast almost like high tea style . Luv to go back !

Gaby looked beautiful 😮

Hi Tim. I can answer you the question about the rounded plugs. We have used them in Stage lighting for years! The reason they are different is it's the lighting ring, like you find on your fusebox at home, rather than the 'ringmains' which are your sockets. (Not a plug-socket by the way.. it's a socket.. not a plug socket!! The plug, is male, the socket is female. Arggh!!) They are either 5 amp, or the grown up ones are 15 amp, as found in theatre. I do events and have done a few events at the savoy. Interesting Video! 😉👍K.

The snuggly kitty for your son is just so nice of them . Fantastic. Nice hotel ❤ Always include the kids!🎉

I love these video's with Gaby and Kasper. So down to earth with expectations and reality!

My husband and I love your videos! Hope to see you reviewing a luxury Swiss hotel soon.

Thank you for this Tim, I had a nice time watching; it felt like I had been a guest there. I attended a wedding reception recently at the Savoy, I had a great experience.😊

Crikey - hefty prices! I could have a week away at my favourte 4* hotel in Crete plus flights for that - but you and Gaby deserve to try the best as you've had some pretty grotty stays too! The lack of sockets is a thing though - especially as you said the hotel was refurbished in 2007 and they shut the doors - they should have rewired. it was grand but I wouldn't want to stay there. But kudos to the staff for going out of their way to make Casper welcome - that is a really nice touch.

Spent five nigths there in the early 2000s and what I remember more than anything is the professionalism and friendliness of the staff.

If I had to choose between the Savoy or the Ritz, definitely favour the Savoy. The Savoy felt like it was more classier but not too snobby if you get what I mean Tim. Personally I thought the dinner looked a bit naff especially with how much it cost but the breakfast was the star of the show, looked top notch!! 👌🏻I would definitely pay £45 for that breakfast if it wasn’t included with the room. Another fantastic produced video Tim

Lovely room!! This is on top of my wishlist, the British Royals love Savoy too 😍 A weekend at Savoy, afternoon tea, and tours by foot in London, with guide, then I can rest 😊

It’s funny the only thing of substantial portion size at dinner was the bread. But maybe that’s what a “tasting menu” is, I guess several courses of little nibbly bits.

I stayed at The Savoy for a week before the their renovations and I loved the old fashioned bathroom from what looked like the Victorian era - lots of gorgeous old marble even on the floor and a huge marble bath. We had a floor valet who was available 24/7 for us which was a godsend as he made us a 2am light meal as we were suffering from jet lag. I wonder if they still supply that kind of detail?

Great video again Tim looks amazing good to see Gaby and Casper with you xx

Some very expensive hotels can make you feel uncomfortable. If they're pretentious or snooty, there can be an atmosphere from the staff and other guests. The Savoy is different and feels more homely.

Hey there you guys looks like you have had a great time I really enjoyed seeing everything that you shared with me it’s nice that they welcomed your son and made you feel welcome to I would love to stay there it all seemed very friendly thank you for sharing ❤

What you said at the end, I'd noticed. For 'wow' factor, I loved your stay at Claridges, but what struck me here was how friendly and relaxed it seemed, and that goes a long way! Definitely cosy and welcoming vibes that made me smile. I once stayed in a hotel very near Buckingham Palace which was dog friendly. No idea what it was called now. I was so touched at the welcome we received. When I entered the room there was a lovely dog bed with dog treats on it and a little dog menu for room service!! I booked the resident dog sitter so I could meet up with a friend for dinner. He turned up in his full porter's uniform, complete with gloves and asked if I'd like him to walk Johnny (my dog at the time). When I returned from a very nice dinner, he said he'd walked him around the palace and off he went...but I noticed he'd coiled the dog lead up beautifully and placed it on the table. Those memories stayed with me way beyond what I had for dinner and everything else - no idea what I ate! The thought of Johnny being walked around the palace by a guy in uniform and white gloves will always make me smile. I thought the same with the little touches they did for Casper. Just lovely!

Really nice review and video production, as always! Very Posh and nice! Great that Gaby and Casper staying too!

When I was a Telegram Boy in Liverpool over 55 years ago some of the older office blocks had 'Ascending Rooms' with seats for the passengers. One was a manual mechanism - ie counterweight operated by the lift attendant. The faster modern - ie post WW2 -lifts' had a seat for the Lift Attendant - yes someone who pushed the buttons for you!.

When I see The Savoy I thought surely not the light blue jeans/ sketchers combo again 😂

The round plugs are specifically for lights. They'll be connected into the lighting ring and should turn on and off with the light switch. Had them in my house. super useful to turn all the lamps off at the same time.

Lovely video and review. Gabby, as always, looked absolutely stunning. You two are a beautiful couple! (And Kasper is adorable ❤!)

Happy memories of eating here and then going on to the Theater to see the latest show.

Hiya Tim and Gaby and thumbs, great vlog and very beautiful hotel, but wow what a price for taste menu and to stay, but I like the pool,you both looked amazing and I hope you all had an amazing time,thank you for sharing,have a great evening 🤗

It's great seeing you and your wife having a lovely time.

Fantastic, Needed that after the last three crazy places you stayed at. Great to see the family in the video too. As for the cost, seemed fair compared to that crane gaff omg 🤣😂.Keep up the good work Tim.

Gaby makes me laugh, tasting the wine,🍷 'you need to smell it 1st'...then necked it back😂, its exactly what I would do. Love er❤

Love to see you try the Chesterfield Mayfair.

The appetizers at the Gordon Ramsey restaurant SHOULD pack a punch! It's Tiny. Nouvelle cuisine annoys me to no end.

£75 a hour for a baby sitter 😮, if you are in London a need a baby sitter I am a level three nursery practitioner I charge only £15 a hour for baby sitting. 😅

Gabby looked beautiful

This is my favorite of all the Hotels I have seen you review so far.

I stayed a week at the Savoy more than 40 years ago when it still had this old world charm. The waiting staff wore different suits depending on the time of the day i.e. morning suit at breakfast etc. Strangely enough the decor of the room is just as how I remembered it.

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There was a lovely natural feeling about this vlog which I loved, probably because I met you guys at Blackpool at the weekend which was amazing, you Gaby and Casper are both genuinely lovely people, can’t wait to see you again mate

I have told you before I love your reviews. I enjoy the way you describe everything. You don’t miss anything. I love when you have your wife on. She is beautiful and charming. Keep up the great work. I appreciate you very much. Looking forward to the next one !!

I've been to their restaurant once with my husband a while ago. They're not that expensive comparing to other London's posh restaurants & hotels.

The hallway reminds me of The Shining. I love that your son gets gifts and is included. ❤

I'm having my wedding here in May! Absolutely cannot wait. I'm a bit heartbroken that they've replaced the Gucci store in the foyer with that Petrossian Caviar shop. The Gucci pop up was so classy and fitting with Savoy's history as Guccio Gucci worked at Savoy in his youth. They had these gorgeous Gucci armchairs in front aswell. Might start a petition to have them bring it back!

Thank you for making this video. I definitely want to go there now! We've been for afternoon tea, and I agree that the staff are so attentive, you want for nothing - every time I looked as though I needed more tea, a waitress came over and filled my cup for me! I preferred the Savoy to the Ritz only because of the grandeur of the entrance and how lovely the staff were. BUT the fact that the Savoy has a pool is a major win for me. I've watched the TV series about the Savoy on Channel 5 and they've never mentioned that they have a pool!