In the autumn we were all terribly excited at the prospect of returning to the Savoy... The last time I'd been, some time before it had closed, it had been empty, deflated and the decor was definitely faded. It was however genuine and true to itself, especially when combined with the utterly luscious interiors of the theatre. I was disappointed that they'd sold off the entire contents of the hotel, but one had to assume that they were going to create an entirely new experience for the 21st century.
