10/10
“Staff were amazing, the friendliest hotel we have ever been to”
Amazing art deco design, fantastic location close to Knightsbridge, Oxford Street, Hyde Park and tube services
London · head to head
45 Park Lane vs The Savoy
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: 45 Park Lane is $3 a night less. They are 2.2 km apart.
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The honest take
Book The Savoy. It's $421 cheaper a night, has the same 9.4 guest rating from a far larger sample of reviewers (2,281 against 134), and allows pets, which 45 Park Lane doesn't. 45 Park Lane's case rests on Hyde Park views and proximity to Oxford Street, but on price, evidence base and flexibility The Savoy wins outright.
The look and the feel
45 Park Lane
45 Park Lane is a 2011-built glass-and-stone block on the old Playboy Club site, done up by Bowler James Brindley with a deliberately masculine, contemporary edge: dark wood, chrome, low lighting, and a private art collection scattered through the corridors. The rooms are large, quiet, and view-driven, angled to catch Hyde Park and the plane trees below. CUT restaurant, the Wolfgang Puck steakhouse downstairs, sets the tone: American, meat-forward, a bit showy. It draws bankers, Gulf money and people who want five-star anonymity rather than history.
Right for guests who want a modern, view-led room near Hyde Park and don't mind trading history for hush and steakhouse glamour.
The Savoy
The Savoy opened in 1889 on the Strand, the first hotel in Britain with electric light throughout and en-suite bathrooms as standard, and it still runs on that theatrical, slightly camp Edwardian confidence. Rooms split between Edwardian florals and Art Deco black-and-silver, with marble bathrooms and, on the river side, views over the Thames toward the South Bank. The Beaufort Bar glows gold under a low ceiling; the American Bar, all polished brass and a piano that starts late, is one of the great hotel bars in the world. It sits between Covent Garden and the river, so the street outside is theatre crowds and taxis rather than Mayfair hush.
Right for guests who want to be inside a genuine piece of London history, with theatre, the river and Covent Garden on the doorstep.
On the facility lists 45 Park Lane offers nothing extra; the only listed gap runs the other way, since The Savoy takes pets and 45 Park Lane does not. The real trade-off for The Savoy's lower price is neighbourhood and mood: Mayfair calm and park views versus Strand bustle and Edwardian pattern.
The Savoy is the more beautiful and characterful place to be, because its Edwardian and Art Deco interiors, the American Bar, and 130-plus years of use have a depth no 2011 build can manufacture.
The numbers
| 45 Park Lane | The Savoy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,370 | $1,373 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 134 | 2281 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 2.2 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only 45 Park Lane has
Nothing on our list that The Savoy lacks.
Only The Savoy has
- Pet
What guests actually say
45 Park Lane
- friendly, helpful staff
- great location on Park Lane
- art deco design
“Amazing art deco design, fantastic location close to Knightsbridge, Oxford Street, Hyde Park and tube services”
The Savoy
- exceptional, civilized staff service
- great location and views
- too little water supplied
- limited snack variety in room
“The amount of water supplied is too little.”
Guests at 45 Park Lane come away happier, as reviews are uniformly glowing with no complaints, while the Savoy's otherwise strong praise is tempered by minor gripes about water and snacks.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
45 Park Lane
- Studio, Park ViewRoom Only$1,743
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only$1,759
- Deluxe Room(1 King Bed)Room Only$1,759
The Savoy
- Superior Queen - 290SF, 27SMRoom Only$1,373
- Superior Double Room (Full Double Bed) (Queen Size Bed)Room Only$1,435
- Double Superior Queen - 290SF, 27SMRoom Only$1,437
In guests' own words
45 Park Lane
10/10
“Excellent hotel a must return stay!”
Lovely hotel. Perfect position on Park Lane. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great care taken to welcome our grandchildren. Rooms were roomy and very comfortable.
9/10
“Excellent”
Perfect
Was great
The Savoy
10/10
Beautiful, stylish, civilized staff, quiet
10/10
“Excellent staff, service, I will definitely stay there and refer others.”
I loved the staff, the extra care and exceptional service as well as Gordon Ramsay's 1890 and The River Restaurant
8/10
“I will definitely stay at the Savoy again.”
The view, the staff, the location, the facilities in general.
The amount of water supplied is too little. There is no variety in the snacks kept in the room. Some fruit and cookies will help.
About each
45 Park Lane
Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views Unparalleled Dining Experience Convenient Location with Access to Leisure Activities Experience luxury at its finest at 45 Park Lane, where each room offers breathtaking views of Hyde Park and is equipped with top-notch amenities. Indulge in a culinary journey at the modern American steak restaurant, serving…
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The Savoy
Luxurious Accommodations The Savoy Hotel, with its rich history dating back to 1889, offers 195 guest rooms and 73 suites exquisitely decorated in Edwardian or Art Deco style. Each room features elegant marble bathrooms and many boast stunning views of the River Thames, ensuring a comfortable and sophisticated stay. Culinary Excellence Indulge in a culinary…
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Facilities, in full
45 Park Lane
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
The Savoy
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
45 Park LaneStrand
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