Hotel Cafe Royal

5 Star Hotel

9.4

Mayfair, London

About Hotel Cafe Royal

Hotel Café Royal occupies a restored 1865 landmark at the sweep of Regent Street, marrying historic salons with restrained contemporary design. Guests savor Akasha’s 18‑metre spa pool and two‑Michelin‑starred dining by Alex Dilling — exacting service for discerning travellers.

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Breakfast

Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Hotel Information

Full Address

10 Air Street, West End - Mayfair, Westminster Borough, London, W1B 4DY, United Kingdom

Neighborhood

Mayfair

Guest Rating

9.4/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Indoor pool

18m / 60ft indoor lap pool within the Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre, including mood lighting and an adjacent jacuzzi plus a smaller private Watsu hydrotherapy pool.

Hot Tub / Spa

Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre — full spa facility with nine treatment rooms (including a double Akasha Suite), signature treatments and spa days; awarded England's Best Hotel Spa (World Spa Awards 2023).

Sauna

Dedicated sauna as part of Akasha’s pool and thermal facilities.

Steam Room

Dedicated steam room included in Akasha’s pool and thermal suite.

Fitness centre

300sqm / 3,230sqft gym in Akasha with LifeFitness equipment, personal entertainment centres (19" touch screens, iPad docks) and an LED ceiling; gym accessible 24/7.

Personal trainer service

One-to-one personal training and wellbeing experts available at Akasha; includes elite personal trainers and private consultations/classes on request.

Yoga / Pilates studio

Dedicated yoga studio and dynamic fitness studio offering yoga, Pilates and a timetable of holistic classes (group and private sessions).

Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.)

Extensive treatment menu including massages, facials, hydrotherapy (Watsu), private hammam, signature Akasha therapies and partner brands (Aromatherapy Associates, Vichy, Valmont).

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Dining

Fine dining restaurant(s)

Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal — two-Michelin-starred restaurant offering modern French tasting menus, located within the hotel overlooking Regent Street.

Casual restaurant / café

Barbounia — Mediterranean all-day brasserie on Regent Street; Cakes & Bubbles by Albert Adrià — dessert and Champagne concept by Michelin-starred pastry chef.

Bar / lounge

Green Bar — hotel cocktail bar and mixology destination with botanical cocktails and a tucked-away lounge atmosphere.

Rooftop bar / terrace dining

Green Bar Summer Terrace — seasonal al-fresco terrace off Regent Street for terrace dining and cocktails.

Afternoon tea service

Traditional Afternoon Tea served in the Grade II‑listed Grill Room (formerly Oscar Wilde Lounge) — gilded salon with live pianist and Champagne options.

Private dining room

Multiple bookable private dining and events spaces (Domino room, Oscar Wilde/Grill Room, Pompadour Ballroom) available for private dining and functions.

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Unique Features

Historical building / heritage architecture

Hotel Café Royal occupies a restored Grade II‑listed landmark on Regent Street (historic Grill/Oscar Wilde Lounge dating to 1865) with preserved ornate gilded interiors.

Art or curated design collection

Property redesigned and curated with contemporary interventions by Sir David Chipperfield alongside restored historic features — hotel showcases considered design and curated interiors throughout public spaces and rooms.

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Premier central London location on Regent Street where St James', Mayfair and Soho converge — moments from Piccadilly Circus, theatres and flagship shopping.

Exclusive access (e.g. members-only club)

Akasha Wellbeing Club membership available — dedicated membership program offering regular access to the Akasha spa and gym and member benefits.

Panoramic or landmark views

Event spaces and several suites offer views over Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus; select suites (e.g. Westminster Suite, Dome Penthouse) highlight landmark views across central London.

Wellness-focused design (sleep pods, circadian lighting, air purification)

Akasha's wellness environment features mood lighting in the pool, restorative soundscapes and an LED ceiling in the gym designed to enhance wellbeing and motivation.

Bespoke scent branding or aromatherapy programme

Akasha spa work includes uplifting aromas and partnerships with Aromatherapy Associates to support bespoke treatments and scent-led therapies.

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