Summary
RICHARD D'OYLY CARTE, the 19thcentury impresario, was so proud of his Savoy Theatre in the Strand that he decided to build a suitably lavish hotel next door to accommodate its audiences.
So it was that on 6 August 1889, the Savoy Hotel opened its doors, instantly becoming one of the most opulent and prestigious hotels of its day.See the full content of this document
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Favourite of Royalty and Film Stars
The building took five years to complete and came with such previously unhea...
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