I tend to disagree with those trashing the Savoy. Yes, its a Fairmont, what a lost opportunity to have FS manage it..

But, I have stayed at all of London's properties great and not so great, and found it to be my second or third favorite hotel in London after the FS and on some rare occasions, the Lanesborough. It really depends on the room you book, and I would advise the River View Room.

The Dorchester was dreadful; the Connaught was so so except for the Aman spa, but I much preferred the FS spa; the FS Park Lane is a little bit bland and the rooms are small but has the best service in town; Claridge's seems to have renovations but they never amount to much; Bulgari Resorts and Hotels has always annoyed me with the over-use of their brand, Bulgari this, Bulgari that, etc, but I would say their rooms are nearly on par as 45 Park Lane. The pool is special; 45 Park Lane has the best rooms but so little else to offer.

The Corinthia is a good 4 star plus hotel at best.