If it seems like years since The Savoy closed its doors for its £100m restoration, that’s because it, um, is. It closed in December 2007, and was supposed to reopen 16 months later, but of course, 16 months in hotel speak is double the length of normal human time.
But, hallelujah, it looks like we’re coming to the end of the process - Fairmont just announced that they expect it to reopen in Spring 2010. And when we quizzed them what counts as spring, they said April or May. Here’s hoping!
We’re not sure what’s taken all the time up, but they’re adding a new two-bedroom Royal Suite, "remodeling" the River Restaurant, "relaunching" the River Suites, and adding a new bar, the Beaufort, and a rooftop swimming pool. Dare we hope it’s an infinity pool overlooking the Thames?
Rates are expected to come in at around £350 for a double, and rezzies open three months before the reopening. So we’ll be checking the website from 1 January, just to keep 'em on their toes.
Of course, if you really can’t wait till then, you can always go to the onsite theatre – from 5 December it’s going to be showing Legally Blonde: The Musical. You know, on second thoughts, we can wait till 2010.
[Photo: Mr. Wabu]
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