Savoy

Advantages: Largest screen in the country
Disadvantages: Could do with a revamp

The Savoy cinema is right in the middle of Dublin’s city centre on O’Connell Street. Its most impressive feature is its main screen which is the largest in the country. It has six screens in total and shows all the mainstream releases. Most Irish film premieres are held in the Savoy. The cinema is comfortable, the sound impressive but don’t expect stadium style seats as the cinema’s facilities haven’t been updated for ... Read review

Advantages: Great Food, Staff, Design
Disadvantages: none

...Bangladesh is talking nonesense. He decries the absence of oysters from the menu of the new Savoy Grill and he is 'disappointed' by the absence of game (long before the season starts). 'Gone were the various grills', he moans (there are at least four); and 'the different fish' (my friend had one of six), and the meats were also 'gone', he wrongly alleges. It is conceivable he confused the new Savoy Grill with another place when accusing its staff of being over-familiar - I saw then behave with an ideal blend of restrained friendliness and deference. Perhaps he missed the hightest praise the other day from the best restuarant critic, Mr Maschler. And he likes to eat to the accomplaniment of a harp. The refreshingly redocorated new Savoy Grill and its Chef, Marcus Wareing, are at the top of London's eating out scene. My... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Bend over backwards service
Disadvantages: None

...Having been to The Savoy a number of times for business meetings it was always a hotel I have wanted to stay at not only for the history but also for it's location. However the cost has always been a little hard to bear. You can imagine my pleasure when idly scanning through hotels.com and seeing the hotel's latest offer of £99 pppn including continental breakfast. I booked and treated my wife for a 2 night surprise visit. Apparently the cheaper rates are due to the fact that the hotel is closing at Christmas for one year to undergo a refurbishment. Does it need a refurbishment? Probably is the answer but it isn't tatty. More like faded but still impressive. From the moment we walked through the doors we were made very welcome indeed. The doormen were attentive and eager to help. The reception staff were efficient and courteous... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Lovely surroundings, (mainly) delicious tea.
Disadvantages: Poor service

...An enjoyable, but disappointing for the cost, afternoon tea at The Savoy. The location is ideal, on the Strand adjacent to Covent Garden, an easy walk from several tube stations and on several bus routes. The facade of the hotel and the lobby are beautiful, as is the lounge area where tea is taken. During tea, a pianist plays, which is a lovely accompaniment, although some of the songs seemed a bit modern given the setting! Unfortunately the service was not what you would expect. We waited quite a long time for various things and staff could be seen chatting in the corners while people waited etc. There was an excellent choice of tea and the option to try as many as you wished. The Savoy blend which we chose was delicious, apart from our last pot, which didn't seem to have been brewed freshly and came out grey... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful