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T
he savoy is one of London’s favourite and most
famous meeting places. The location is wonderfully
convenient, lying at the very centre of the capital between
the City and Westminster, close to Covent Garden and
the West End.
The Savoy is one of the most eminent venues for London
society. The hotel’s enduring showmanship has attracted
people down the generations from royalty, the arts,
business, politics and the law.
The Savoy has the rare distinction of overlooking the River
Thames. The separate River Entrance, on a quiet road away
from the main hotel entrance on the Strand, sets the tone
for exclusive events and meetings.
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t h e ba nqu et i ng rooms
Lancaster & Parlour Room
River Room
Abraham Lincoln & Manhattan Room
The Savoy’s Banqueting Rooms suit social and corporate
events ranging in size from 60 to 800 guests. Designed and
appointed to create unforgettable first impressions, the
sense of occasion is set as soon as guests arrive at the River
Entrance in a quiet road off the Victoria Embankment.
The elegance and charm of the rooms are also
complemented in full by the hotel’s culinary expertise. This
includes the option of à la carte menus, a first for London
hotels. New investment in audio-visual equipment provides
state-of-the-art facilities. The distinctive and discreet brand
of Savoy service perfects each detail, from arrival
to departure.
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LANCASTER
AND PARLOUR
ROOM
T
he lancaster room is the largest
of The Savoy’s banqueting rooms.
It has a completely clear floor space
with no obscuring pillars, perfect
for dancing. Uniquely for London it also
has its own stage. Named after the Duchy of
Lancaster, this is one of London’s prime spots
for grand receptions, weddings, conferences,
luncheons and dances. The Lancaster Room is
often used in conjunction with the adjoining
Parlour Room.
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Designed by René Sergeant after an 18thcentury Parisian salon, the Lancaster
Room officially opened in December 1910.
Anna Pavlova danced here as part of the
entertainments at a costume ball held a year
or so later, and it soon became the venue of
choice in London.
Configurations
Measurements
Cocktail: 800
Lancaster
Dinner Dance: 320*
Sq.ft: 5125 (Sq.m: 476)
Theatre: 500
Width & Length: 60.1 x 76.2 ft
Round: 380
Ceiling Height: 17 & 23 ft
Board or Oval: n/a
Parlour
Classroom: 300
Sq.ft: 2077 (Sq.m: 193)
U-shape: 100
Width & Length: 23.7 x 34.7 ft
Cabaret: 280
Ceiling Height: 8.2 ft
Buffet Seated: 300
*configuration used above
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RIVER ROOM
O
verlooking embankment
Gardens and the Thames beyond,
the River Room is very light,
comfortable and warm.
Combining grandeur with intimacy, it is
not only perfect for private dining and special
parties but also acts as a spacious and stylish
reception for large events in the Lancaster Room.
In 1946, the photographs of a wedding
reception held in the River Room attended by
the entire Royal Family showed Princess
Elizabeth seen for the first time in public with
her future husband Lt Philip Mountbatten.
Configurations
Measurements
Cocktail: 400*
Sq.ft: 1664 (Sq.m: 143)
Dinner Dance: 80
Width & Length: 50.9 x 32.6 ft
Theatre: 60
Ceiling Height: 11.75 ft
Round: 160
Board or Oval: n/a
Classroom: n/a
U-shape: n/a
Cabaret: 48
Buffet Seated: 120
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*configuration used above
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ABRAHAM
LINCOLN AND
MANHATTAN
ROOM
T
he edwardian-style Abraham
Lincoln Room takes its name from
a bust of the US President that was
unveiled here at a birthday dinner
party in 1923. The room is a fine space
for business luncheons, formal dinners and
dinner dances.
events in the Abraham Lincoln Room. The
area is served by its own foyer and cloakrooms.
Close by is the art deco Manhattan Room
which is ideal as a dedicated reception room for
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Configurations
Measurements
Cocktail: 400
Abraham Lincoln Room
Dinner Dance: 120
Sq.ft: 3043 (Sq.m: 282)
Theatre: 120
Width & Length: 37 x 67.6 ft
Round: 180
Ceiling Height: 12.75 ft
Board or Oval: 60
Manhattan Room
Classroom: 80
Sq.ft: 1478 (Sq.m: 137)
U-shape: 50
Width & Length: 23.7 x 34.7 ft
Cabaret: 96*
Ceiling Height: 7.2 ft
Buffet Seated: 130
*configuration used above
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t h e pr i vat e rooms
Pinafore Room
Princess Ida & Patience Room
Iolanthe Room
Mikado Room
Sorcerer Room
Gondoliers Room
The Savoy’s Private Rooms are all named after operettas
by Gilbert and Sullivan. It was their amazing success that
originally inspired their friend and producer Richard
D’Oyly Carte to build the hotel next to the Savoy Theatre.
All with natural daylight, the Private Rooms are beautifully
arranged and provide a choice of individuality, elegance, style
and size that makes them ideal for business and pleasure.
They are situated near the heart of the hotel with easy access
from the main hotel entrance on the Strand or the more
discreet River Entrance.
The à la carte menus and the fine dining restaurant service
offered in the Private Rooms corridor are a unique offering
made by The Savoy, an important difference to other
London establishments.
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PINAFORE
ROOM
T
his is one of the Savoy’s original
private dining rooms. The décor
featuring wooden panelling was
designed by Basil Ionides, dating
from 1926. Views towards the Thames
provide a distinguished setting. Pinafore is
well known as the place where ‘The Other
Club’ meets regularly while Parliament is
in session. The club was founded by Lord
Birkenhead and Winston Churchill in 1910
for distinguished figures from the world of
politics and the media.
Configurations
Measurements
Cocktail: 80
Sq.m: 110
Dinner Dance: n/a
Sq.ft: 1180
Theatre: 40
Width & Length: 38 x 32.5 ft
Round: 50
Ceiling Height: 12.6 ft
Board or Oval: 32*
Classroom: 30
U-shape: n/a
Cabaret: 24
Buffet Seated: 30
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*configuration used above
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PRINCESS
IDA AND
PATIENCE
ROOM
O
verlooking the Thames,
this room has a double name
because it was originally two
separate private dining rooms
when the hotel opened in 1889. The wall
between the rooms was removed in 1935, but
otherwise the room remains much as it
would have been when the hotel first opened.
Configurations
Measurements
Cocktail: 60
Sq.m: 76
Dinner Dance: n/a
Sq.ft: 822
Theatre: 30
Width & Length: 27.2 x 24.5 ft
Round: 40
Ceiling Height: 12.6 ft
Board or Oval: 22*
Classroom: 20
U-shape: n/a
Cabaret: 18
Buffet Seated: 30
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*configuration used above
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IOLANTHE
ROOM
I
olanthe is elegantly panelled in light
oak and suitable for dining and business
meetings. It was a favourite of Winston
Churchill who regularly lunched here
with his Cabinet during World War II. So that
he could have a nap after lunch, a bedroom at
the hotel was kept on permanent standby for
him. This is one of the original private rooms
from when the hotel opened in 1889.
Configurations
Measurements
Cocktail: 18
Sq.ft: 364 (Sq.m: 33)
Dinner Dance: n/a
Width & Length: 17.8 x 16.9 ft
Theatre: n/a
Ceiling Height: 13 ft
Round: n/a
Board or Oval: 12*
Classroom: n/a
U-shape: n/a
Cabaret: n/a
Buffet Seated: 12
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*configuration used above
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MIKADO
ROOM
C
reated in 1928, Mikado
retains its original décor which
is appropriately themed with
Japanese prints and black-edged
wooden panelled walls, a reference to the
Gilbert and Sullivan operetta from which it
takes its name.
Configurations
Measurements
Cocktail: 35
Sq.ft: 409 (Sq.m: 38)
Dinner Dance: n/a
Width & Length: 23.1 x 16.9 ft
Theatre: 20
Ceiling Height: 13 ft
Round: 20
Board or Oval: 20*
Classroom: 15
U-shape: 16
Cabaret: 16
Buffet Seated: 15
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*configuration used above
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SORCERER
ROOM
S
orcerer is the smallest of the
private dining rooms. It is an
intimate and personal space, perfect
for a dinner or used as a reception
area for Mikado to which it is connected. It
was originally created in the late 1920s from
rooms that had been the cigarette store.
Configurations
Measurements
Cocktail: 10
Sq.ft: 317 (Sq.m: 29)
Dinner Dance: n/a
Width & Length: 16 x 14.9 ft
Theatre: n/a
Ceiling Height: 10.8 ft
Round: 10*
Board or Oval: n/a
Classroom: n/a
U-shape: n/a
Cabaret: 6
Buffet Seated: 10
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*configuration used above
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GONDOLIERS
ROOM
T
he venetian look and feel of the
Gondoliers’ luxurious surroundings
and appointments afford an air of
particular grandness and opulence to
cocktail parties and special dining occasions.
The room was created in the 1940s, with the
present décor inspired by photographs taken
around 1910 of the original Pinafore room.
Configurations
Measurements
Cocktail: 40
Sq.ft: 639 (Sq.m: 59)
Dinner Dance: n/a
Width & Length: 29.7 x 22.9 ft
Theatre: 30
Ceiling Height: 10.2 ft
Round: 30
Board or Oval: 24*
Classroom: 20
U-shape: n/a
Cabaret: 24
Buffet Seated: 24
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*configuration used above
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delightful a nd delicious
The Savoy’s traditions and expertise ensure
the creation and execution of imaginative
menus with the very highest standards of
cuisine to suit events exactly.
In an original and radical move, The Savoy
has introduced à la carte menus as an option
for up to 400 people. This is an outstanding
advantage for anyone holding meetings, events
and private parties at the hotel. The à la carte
service is a first for any hotel in London, a sign
of The Savoy’s high levels of commitment,
imagination and management in always making
important gatherings special.
Events menus are created that are bespoke to
the hosts, on the principle that ‘you tell us
what you want – we don’t tell you’. Alternatively,
set menus are also still available.
The Savoy has London’s only luxury-hotel
kosher catering, which is supervised by the
Sephardi Kashrut Authority. Other special
menu requirements can be accommodated
by arrangement.
Another innovation that puts The Savoy’s
guests first is the restaurant-style waiter service
being provided for parties and meetings in the
Private Rooms.
Individuality is the key word here. The
style of service is bespoke to each client’s
requirements, engaging with the guests and
creating memorable moments. The Savoy’s
distinctive qualities of charm and spontaneity,
elegance, good manners, sophistication
and a touch of theatre all play a part in an
event’s success.
seen, hea r d a nd a ppr eci ated
The Savoy provides a true one-stop service for
every kind of event. In addition to all aspects
of food and beverage being in-house, the hotel
has its own florists and technical department
for audio visual services – everything that is
needed to make the event professional
and perfect.
Technology
There is wireless internet access in all rooms.
The hotel has three ISDN lines for use in the
banqueting and private rooms.
As part of the restoration there has been a high
level of investment in audio visual technology,
especially in the famous Lancaster Room.
Whether for an intimate boardroom setting or
an elaborate award ceremony, audio, lighting,
staging and set design are arranged with set up
by on-site expert technicians.
Access
The Queen Mother Entrance is on Savoy Hill,
a quiet non-residential side street. Production
vehicles can park right outside, giving straightthrough service access to the Lancaster Room,
Style and service
The individuality of each room is expressed by with no stairs. This has the advantage of
having its own antique furniture, table settings, presenting no noise problems for late night or
overnight set ups and take downs. The
cutlery, glassware and bespoke Wedgwood
china. Whatever the event, The Savoy lends to entrance is also useful for discreet VVIP
the occasion a combination of character, detail arrivals and departures when necessary.
and imagination that ensures that the
function is always happily remembered.
For further details, please see sample menus
supplied separately.
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Transport
The nearest underground stations are
Embankment, Charing Cross, Temple and
Covent Garden, all within five minutes walk.
The nearest stations for main line and local
trains are Waterloo and Charing Cross.
For further information and bookings,
please contact:
Car parking facilities are provided at the
Adelphi Garage next door to The Savoy and
close to the River Entrance. Parking spaces
can be reserved here with a preferential rate
on an hourly basis.
or contact us at:
The Savoy, Strand, London wc2r 0eu
Telephone +44 (0)20 7836 4343
Facsimile +44 (0)20 7420 2398
Email [email protected]
www.fairmont.com/savoy
Athena Cripps, Director, Event Sales
Telephone +44 (0)20 7420 2492
E-mail [email protected]
The Savoy complies fully with the requirements
of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
Sustainability
The Savoy is committed to becoming the most
environmentally responsible luxury hotel
in London. It has already won two prestigious
environmental awards. With the restoration
came the opportunity for a new eco-programme
to be introduced that involves sophisticated
water reduction and energy saving equipment,
low-energy lighting, waste management and
comprehensive recycling.
beyond expectation
The restoration of The Savoy has secured its
standing for the 21st century as one of the great
places to meet in London. The investment is
also allowing service to be redefined, giving
greater freedom in the individual creation of
events and much higher levels of personal
attention to guests. So The Savoy becomes
London’s most engaging and amenable place to
hold meetings and events.
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con f igu r at ion a n d en t r a nce s
Public Areas
16 Mikado Room
1 Savoy Court
17 Iolanthe Room
2 Front Hall
18 Princess Ida and Patience Room
3 Reading Room
19 Pinafore Room
4 Boodles
5 Savoy Museum
The Banqueting Rooms
6 Savoy Tea
20 River Room (one)
7 Ladies washrooms
21 River Room (two)
8 Gents washrooms
22 Lancaster Room
23 Parlour Room (one)
Dining and Bars
24 Parlour Room (two)
9 Savoy Grill
25 Abraham Lincoln Room
10 American Bar
26 Manhattan Room (one)
11 Thames Foyer
27 Manhattan Room (two)
12 Beaufort Bar
13 River Restaurant
Floor Levels
A = Strand Ground Level
The Private Rooms
B = Mezzanine Level
14 Gondoliers Room
C = River Ground Level
15 Sorcerer Room
D = Lower Ground Level
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Buffet Seated
Cabaret
U-shape
Classroom
Board or Oval
Round
Theatre
Dinner Dance
Cocktail
CONFIGUR ATIONS
Sq.ft
ROOMS
Sq.m
SIZE
capacit y ch art
The Banqueting rooms
Lancaster Room
476 5125
800 320 500 380 n/a
300 100 280 300
& Parlour Room
193 2077
120 n/a
n/a
60
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a 40
The River Room
252 2714
400
60
160 n/a
n/a
n/a
48
120
Abraham Lincoln Room
282 3043
400 120 120 180
60
80
50
96
130
& Manhattan Room
137 1478 180 n/a n/a
80
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
60
Pinafore Room
110 1180
80
n/a
40
50
32
30
n/a
24
30
Princess Ida & Patience Room
76
822
60
n/a
30
40
24
20
n/a
18
30
Iolanthe Room
33
364
18
n/a
n/a
n/a
12
n/a
n/a
n/a
12
Mikado Room
38
409
35
n/a
20
20
20
15
16
16
15
Sorcerer Room
29
317
10
n/a
n/a
10
n/a
n/a
n/a
6
10
Gondoliers Room
59
639
40
n/a
30
30
24
20
n/a
24
24
80
The Private rooms
Written by David Gibbs
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