1886 The Savoy Hotel's construction has begun. It is designed by architect Henry Isaac Stevens with interior design by Charles Frederick Phipps. The hotel opens on 3 November 1886. The Savoy Hotel was one of the most luxurious hotels in London and is now a museum that traces its history from its opening in 1886 to present day. Today, it is known for its fine dining restaurant, but it also offers a variety of tasting menus at other prices. The hotel can accommodate up to 800 guests in its luxury rooms which include designs by Marcel Breuer and Paul McCobb. There are also more affordable guest rooms available. The hotel has been listed as a historic building by English Heritage and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in London.