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📍 London, United Kingdom
The Savoy
★★★★★A riverside icon on the Strand since 1889, pairing Edwardian and Art Deco interiors with Thames views and a celebrated afternoon tea.
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★★★★★Elegant canal-side rooms on the Amstel, a short stroll from Dam Square, the flower market and the city's best museums.
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