Glitz, glamour, celebrity, luxury – these are some of the words associated with the famous Savoy Hotel in London, England. A regular home away from home for many famous people, it has counted among its guests Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne, and Bob Dylan. For one year, though, no more people – famous or otherwise – will be entering its doors because of a planned massive renovation.
The good news is that people with a penchant for items used by celebrities will be able to indulge their passions because the hotel will be auctioning off thousands of pieces of furniture – and many of them have reportedly been used by celebrity guests. These items were used in the hotel’s bedrooms and lobby, and in the Parlour Bar and River Restaurant. I’m thinking owners of small hotels and restaurants will benefit from this auction, apart from celebrity memorabilia collectors. Imagine the prestige of having a sofa that once belonged to the historic Savoy Hotel as part of your modern reception furniture set!