10/10
Beautiful, stylish, civilized staff, quiet
London · head to head
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park vs The Savoy
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The Savoy is $200 a night less. They are 2.9 km apart.
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The honest take
Book the Savoy if you want the more atmospheric stay for less money: $1,107 versus $1,251 a night, with an enormous review base (2,281 vs 491) backing up the same 9.4 guest score. Book the Mandarin Oriental if you want a proper spa and pool and a Hyde Park address rather than the Strand. Neither listing shows the other lacking specific facilities, so this is really a choice between two different kinds of grand London hotel, 2.9km apart.
The look and the feel
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
The Mandarin Oriental occupies a 1889 Knightsbridge building facing Hyde Park, refitted in a cool, contemporary luxury idiom rather than a preserved period one: marble bathrooms, individually decorated rooms, a Heston Blumenthal restaurant with two Michelin stars, a Japanese-inflected bar and restaurant in The Aubrey. The public rooms read as polished and international rather than eccentric or English; the pool and 13 treatment rooms give it a resort-like calm that a city hotel rarely offers. It draws a wellness-minded, dining-focused guest happy to pay for a spa and a park view.
Suits guests who want spa, pool and gym alongside fine dining, and a quieter address by Hyde Park.
The Savoy
The Savoy has been on the Strand since 1889, and it wears its history openly: Edwardian and Art Deco interiors, black-and-white checkerboard entrance, the American Bar with its decades of cocktail lore, the Beaufort Bar's Deco gold glitter, Thames views from many rooms. Gordon Ramsay's three restaurants sit inside a building that still feels theatrical, close to the Savoy Theatre and Covent Garden, loud with London's old West End energy outside. It suits people who want to feel inside a piece of hotel history rather than a modern retreat.
Suits guests who want to be in the middle of theatre-land London, in rooms with real period character and river views.
On the facility lists neither hotel is shown lacking something the other has, so the gap here is address and specialism: the Savoy has no listed spa or pool to match the Mandarin Oriental's 13 treatment rooms and 17-metre pool, while the Mandarin Oriental sits away from the Strand's theatres and river frontage.
The Savoy is the more beautiful and characterful place to actually sit and drink a martini, because its Edwardian and Art Deco rooms carry 130-plus years of specific London history that a contemporary refit, however well done, cannot manufacture.
The numbers
| Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park | The Savoy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,573 | $1,373 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 491 | 2281 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 2.9 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has
Nothing on our list that The Savoy lacks.
Only The Savoy has
Nothing on our list that Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park lacks.
What guests actually say
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- excellent location
- attentive, polite staff
- good breakfast variety
- some breakfast items charged extra
The Savoy
- stylish, civilized staff
- excellent service
- great location and views
- too little water supplied
- no variety in room snacks
“I loved the staff, the extra care and exceptional service as well as Gordon Ramsay's 1890 and The River Restaurant”
Mandarin Oriental guests report almost no complaints, while Savoy guests are equally happy with staff and service but note minor gripes about water and snacks.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- Superior King RoomRoom Only$1,572
- Superior King RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$1,600
- Superior Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$1,622
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
The Savoy
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
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Luxurious Dining Experience Indulge in the exquisite two Michelin star restaurant by Heston Blumenthal, offering acclaimed British dishes, alongside Japanese cocktails and cuisine at The Aubrey. Award-winning afternoon tea awaits at The Rosebery, while cocktails can be savored at the contemporary Mandarin Bar. State-of-the-Art Spa and Wellness Facilities…
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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
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
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
66 KnightsbridgeStrand
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