Is the Savoy more expensive than the Ritz?
Is the Savoy more expensive than the Ritz? For those who prefer Piccadilly, and the shopping delights of the Burlington Arcade and Jermyn Street, the Ritz may be a better bet. Although the rooms are a little more expensive than the Savoy's ($440 single and $500 double), the Ritz's rooms are exquisite, many with excellent views over Green Park.
What actress lived at the Savoy?
In later years, Lillie Langtry kept a permanent apartment at The Savoy. The Savoy was the ultimate place to see and be seen. Notorious musical stars the Dolly Sisters lived at the hotel in the 1920s, while an almost unknown blonde German actress, Marlene Dietrich was having her first taste of English luxury.
Which celebrities stay at The Savoy?
Other famous guests have included Edward VII, Oscar Wilde, Enrico Caruso, Charlie Chaplin, Babe Ruth, Harry Truman, Joan Crawford, Judy Garland, John Wayne, Laurence Olivier, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Elizabeth Taylor, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, Bette Midler, The Beatles and many others.