New Hotel Manager announced for London’s original luxury hotel, The Savoy
Rob Van Eyck joins London’s storied hotel from January 2025
Tuesday 8 October 2024: The Savoy has today announced the appointment of Rob Van Eyck, joining as hotel manager from early January 2025.
Passionate about enhancing the quality of the guest experience, Rob brings a depth of operational luxury understanding to the helm, including invaluable knowledge of large-scale refurbishments.
Van Eyck currently holds the position of hotel manager at Rocco Forte’s The Balmoral in Edinburgh, where he has overseen curating memorable guest experiences, whilst maintaining the property’s rich heritage.
Originally from The Netherlands, Rob began his hospitality career by graduating from The Hague Hotel School. Since then, he has held roles across the UK and Europe including The Sheraton, Edinburgh and Marriott, Rotterdam. He joins The Savoy from a highly successful seven-year tenure at The Balmoral, which under his leadership, was awarded Two Keys by Michelin, as well as attaining Forbes 5 stars.
Van Eyck will work alongside Regional Vice-President and Managing Director, Franck Arnold, who has been with The Savoy for over four years.
Van Eyck commented on his new role: “The Savoy has charmed guests for over 135 years, so it is a real privilege to be joining Franck and my new colleagues in developing the future legacy for this iconic hotel. I share The Savoy’s continued commitment to ensuring the very best experience for guests, and I am excited to be starting my position at a time of such exciting transformation.”
Franck Arnold, Regional Vice-President and Managing Director adds: “I am thrilled to be welcoming Rob to The Savoy family in January, as we will have just re-conceptualised and re-opened the Thames Foyer and will be finalising the first phase of guestrooms renovations. Rob’s extensive experience will be invaluable to continuously elevate our legendary Savoy service. The Savoy is excited to be working with such a seasoned hotelier in the luxury space, bringing his extensive skillset and upmost understanding of guest needs.”
A monumental end to 2024 is lined up for the much-loved hotel, as in mid-November, The Savoy will unveil its new dining destination alongside two retail offerings, including The Florist at The Savoy. A refurbishment of rooms and suites commenced in August, as the first rooms and suites are to be revealed in August 2025.
For more information, visit www.thesavoylondon.com.
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About The Savoy
The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel is perfectly located on the River Thames, in the heart of all that London has to offer. At the forefront of the luxury hotel scene for 135 years, the hotel features 267 rooms and suites decorated in elegant Edwardian or art deco style, many with views over the river. Gordon Ramsay presents the best of British cuisine in Savoy Grill and The River Restaurant, with exceptional fine dining in Restaurant 1890. 1920s-inspired cocktails are served in the American Bar, and creative drinks in the Beaufort Bar. Beauty & Fitness at The Savoy includes a light-filled swimming pool in its own atrium, sauna, steam room and state-of-the-art gym facilities. There is also a collection of spaces available for meetings, corporate events, and weddings.