Savoy Hotel (Strand) London
Our one night London strategy is to pick a show and Amex FHR hotel within walking distance of each other, so as to not waste time with taxis and traffic. The Savoy entertainment complex was ideal. Hotel, show and resto in the same complex.
Talk about a conveniently located theatre.
Despite the hotel being fully booked or "fully committed", we were upgraded to a lovely Executive King in the Art Deco wing.
While Mrs. SFO777 took a nap, I explored the hotel.
Cool vintage pics along the hallway to the American Bar.
Meanwhile back upstairs, we split a burger to take the edge off before our post theatre dinner.
Just after 7pm, we headed downstairs and next door to the Savoy Theatre and Dreamgirls.
From dreamgirlswestend.com
While theatre was crowded...
... our Ambassador Club Gold membership got us complimentary access to the limited seating Ambassador Lounge. Upon showing our credientials, we were immediately escorted from the front door to the private Ambassador Lounge.
Pleasant, comfy lounge with 14-16 seats that one must reserve when you book your tickets. The package (with our membership) include a complimentary cocktail and nibbles, prior to the show and at intermission.
Our two lovely servers, Emma and Laura, escorted each couple/group to their seats. We were the last to leave so I was able to snap a few pics of an empty lounge.
Beautiful theatre and great front row 1st balcony seats.
At the interval, Laura was waiting for us at the end of the row to escort us back to the lounge.
Excellent show and experience, especially with the Ambassador Lounge package. After the show, we walked back to the hotel lobby and Savoy Grill, a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. We'd eaten here one time before and chose it tonight mostly for the convenience. Nice decor.
Pic from gordonramsayrestaurants.com
Pic from gordonramsayrestaurants.com
Food and service was excellent tonight. My pork chop.
And Mrs. SFO777's filet.
After a good night's sleep, room service breakfast which was complimentary with our FHR package.
