Originally Posted by BENLEE

I emailed the hotel to ask for their clarification on dress code. This is their reply


In regards to our dress code, throughout the hotel is 'Smart Casual'. Your sports wear would be acceptable when passing through the public areas although unfortunately, our restaurants and bar do require 'Smart Casual' attire ie. no shorts or sports wear.

I suppose the hotel has a much stricter interpretation of "smart casual".

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

http://www.fairmont.com/savoy/GuestS...s/Overview.htm
odd variation...

Smart Casual, No Sportswear [yes shorts]
- river restaurant
- american bar
- beaufort bar
- thames foyer

Smart Casual [yes sportswear and shorts]
- simpson's in the strand

Smart casual, no shorts or sportswear
Smart trainers and denim are acceptable
- savoy grill

http://www.theritzlondon.com/restaurant/dining-en.html

jacket and tie; jeans are not permitted; sports shoes are not permitted
- restaurant
- palm court

smart attire is a must; jackets are required; sports shoes are not permitted [jeans??]
- rivoli bar

smart casual
- cigar shop and tasting room

Originally Posted by Blackbook

I don't entirely see why you chose to sport the jeans, tennis shoes Steve Jobs look at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant and then complain that you were turned away. Just because you are in IT doesn't mean you can flaunt the sports jacket and tie requirement.. It's similar to wearing swim trunks and flip flops to a fine dining meal..

Originally Posted by submonte

What annoyed me were people with what you call "casual attire". I call it bad taste and slovenly clothed. I would stop those guests as well if I were responsible, there is nothing for them to find there. They really destroy the traditional atmosphere of this extraordinary beautiful best renovated hotel with that great history, and not the Fairmont management or the service staff. The less guests like this come, the more often I will stay at The Savoy when I am in London.