StayAreasIs The Savoy in a good location?
Yes, especially for a first or short trip. The Savoy is in Covent Garden, 250 m from Covent Garden Market, 550 m from Trafalgar Square and 850 m from London Eye. You can walk to the theatres, Trafalgar Square, the river and the British Museum, but you pay for it and share the streets with crowds.
Our note: Grand 1889 hotel between the Strand and the river.
- Area
- Covent Garden
- Address
- Strand, WC2R 0EU
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 9.4 / 10 from 1,419 reviews
- Stars
- 5 stars
- Typical luxury double in Covent Garden
- About $805 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 61 minutes, Piccadilly line direct from Covent Garden
How far The Savoy is from the sights
Straight-line distance from the hotel; walking adds about a third for the streets.
| Sight | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Covent Garden Market | 250 m | ~4 min |
| Trafalgar Square | 550 m | ~9 min |
| London Eye | 850 m | ~13 min |
| Piccadilly Circus | 900 m | ~14 min |
| British Museum | 1.1 km | ~17 min |
| Big Ben | 1.1 km | ~17 min |
| Westminster Abbey | 1.3 km | ~20 min |
| Tate Modern | 1.5 km | ~24 min |
What The Savoy has
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Pets allowed
- Room service
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Gym
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Wheelchair accessible
As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Staying in Covent Garden
Cobbled piazzas, street performers and the Royal Opera House. Slightly calmer than Soho but just as central, and a great base for a short trip.
5 min to Leicester Square. Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Charing Cross stations.
More street crime than the London average. Keep an eye on your phone and bag in crowds. Source: data.police.uk.
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The Savoy: questions
Is The Savoy in a good location?
Yes, especially for a first or short trip. The Savoy is in Covent Garden, 250 m from Covent Garden Market, 550 m from Trafalgar Square and 850 m from London Eye. You can walk to the theatres, Trafalgar Square, the river and the British Museum, but you pay for it and share the streets with crowds.
How far is The Savoy from Covent Garden Market?
250 m in a straight line, about 4 minutes on foot. By public transport from Covent Garden it's about 1 minutes door to door.
How do I get from Heathrow to The Savoy?
About 61 minutes door to door to Covent Garden: Piccadilly line direct from Covent Garden.
Is the area around The Savoy safe?
Street crime in Covent Garden is above the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does The Savoy have room service?
Yes, The Savoy lists room service on Booking.com.
Does The Savoy have a pool?
Yes, The Savoy lists swimming pool on Booking.com.
Does The Savoy have air conditioning?
Yes, The Savoy lists air conditioning on Booking.com.