The Savoy to close Thames Foyer ahead of vibrant renovation

Posted in News on 5 June, 2024

Storied London hotel, The Savoy, closes bookings for the Thames Foyer from Thursday 22 August 2024, ahead of a full renovation of the space. The venue will reopen in early November 2024, with an entirely new design, name, food & beverage concept and menu.

The Thames Foyer is the heart of the hotel, a glass domed atrium where the famous Savoy afternoon tea has been served for over a century. Reimagined to elevate the offering for The Savoy’s discerning clientele, the venue will bring a vibrant new dining destination to London’s culinary scene. Service will evolve seamlessly throughout the different stages of the day and, alongside afternoon tea, guests will be able to enjoy breakfast, coffee, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner.

The adjacent Upper Thames area will also be part of the renovation, with two new outlets by The Savoy to be revealed at the same time.

The Savoy opened in 1889 and famously brought innovation to London, being the first hotel to be entirely lit by electricity and featuring London’s first electric lift, still in use today. The Thames Foyer paved its own way in history, hosting the first ever dinner dance in 1912, when a daring couple got up to dance in a small gap between tables, while world-renowned dishes such as Peach Melba were created by legendary chef, Auguste Escoffier, during his time at the hotel from 1890-1898.

Commenting on the renovation, managing director, Franck Arnold, says, “This is going to be a complete transformation of the Thames Foyer and Upper Thames and we are so excited to unveil our new, vibrant dining destination and outlets later in the year. The new dining concept will harmoniously blend tradition with innovation, ensuring our guests have the perfect setting in which to relax, drink and dine, and enjoy a truly unique Savoy experience”.

About The Savoy
The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel is perfectly located on the River Thames, in the heart of all that London has to offer. At the forefront of the luxury hotel scene for over 130 years, the hotel features 267 rooms and suites decorated in elegant Edwardian or art deco style, many with views over the river. Gordon Ramsay presents the best of British cuisine in Savoy Grill and The River Restaurant, with exceptional fine dining in Restaurant 1890. Additional culinary highlights include afternoon tea in the Thames Foyer, 1920s-inspired cocktails in the American Bar and creative drinks in the Beaufort Bar. Beauty & Fitness at The Savoy includes a light-filled swimming pool in its own atrium, sauna, steam room and state-of-the-art gym facilities. There is also a varied collection of spaces available for meetings, corporate events and weddings.