The Savoy's Monet Suite Experience

From here he painted his famous views down the Thames towards the House of Parliament. Not only will guests be able to enjoy the breathtaking views that inspired the great artist, they will also receive expert art tuition in the suite to enable them to create their own interpretation of Monet's work. The Monet Suite Experience comprises a two-night stay in The Monet Suite, where a selection of art materials will be provided for guests' use.

During the two day programme, experienced artist and art teacher Neil Meacher will visit the Monet Suite and provide four hours expert tuition on how to create a painting of the same views of the Thames that inspired Monet. For further inspiration Neil Meacher will also conduct a guided tour of the Impressionists' work currently on show in the nearby National Gallery.

The programme has been designed to appeal to complete beginners or enthusiastic amateurs and is a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of one of the world's greatest painters.

Five-star art

It was James McNeil Whistler, who first established The Savoy's links with the art world when he painted the scaffolding of the hotel as it was being built. Claude Monet followed him as a guest of the hotel as did Oscar Kokoschka and Andy Warhol.

As a result of such connections the hotel has recently launched The Savoy Art Collection and The Savoy artist-in-residence scheme, with Peter Brown as the first incumbent. The first Savoy Art Collection comprises of a collection of Peter Browns limited edition prints executed around The Savoy and the Thames and two Monet prints.

Full Monet package

Champagne will be in the Monet Suite to welcome guests' arrival, a gourmet dinner created by The Savoy's Executive Chef, with accompanying fine wines, will be served in the suite on one evening and Monet cocktails can be enjoyed in the American Bar. Full English breakfast is included on both days. A one day Monet programme is also available with a stay in a Deluxe River View Junior Suite and two hours tuition.

The Monet Suite Experience costs from $4,550 for two people for two nights in the Monet Suite, inclusive of VAT, two hours tuition, a guided tour of the impressionists paintings in the National Gallery, dinner for two people on one evening, with fine wines, four cocktails in the American Bar and buffet breakfast for two people each day.

The one day Monet programme costs from $1,260 for two people for one night inclusive of VAT, two hours tuition and buffet breakfast for two people.