Hotel Café Royal

Hotel Café Royal, a five-star hotel in the heart of London's West End

Hotel Café Royal is a five-star establishment located on Regent Street, in an area where the neighbourhoods of St. James's, Mayfair and Soho converge. The hotel presents itself as luxury accommodation in central London, with more than 160 years of history and a location that the company itself describes as an unparalleled setting. Throughout its history, according to its own account, it has welcomed figures such as Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill, Princess Diana and David Bowie.

Accommodation: rooms, suites and penthouses

The accommodation offering includes rooms and suites of various categories. Standout options include the Three Bedroom Dome Penthouse Suite, the Two Bedroom Royal Suite, the Two Bedroom Tudor Suite, the Celestine Suite, the Club Suite, the Oscar Suite, the Grand Regent Suite, the Regent Suite, the Westminster Suite, the Loft Suite, the Deluxe Suite, the Family Suite, the Grand Junior Suite and the Junior Suite. In the room category, the Superior Room, Grand Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Grand Deluxe Room and Two Bedroom Family Room are mentioned. The hotel also offers family stays, with a proposal that combines cultural and leisure activities in the West End.

Dining: Albert Adrià and Alex Dilling

The hotel has two dining concepts led by renowned chefs. Cakes & Bubbles, by pastry chef Albert Adrià, offers a selection of desserts and pastries alongside an extensive list of Champagne and sparkling wines. Alex Dilling, meanwhile, takes fine dining to a new level with a modern interpretation of traditional French gastronomic cuisine. The dining service has a seating schedule that, according to the information gathered, runs Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 to 13:30, and dinner service Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00 to 20:30.

Akasha Spa & Wellness

Akasha presents itself as a luxury urban sanctuary and a leading London destination for those seeking wellness. The spa was voted the best hotel spa in London in 2025 by Time Out magazine, according to the company itself.

Events, meetings and celebrations

The hotel has event spaces that include meeting rooms and a Grade II listed ballroom, a British heritage designation. The company has a team specialising in event organisation.

Awards and additional services

Hotel Café Royal was named Best Hotel in the UK at the inaugural The Independent Travel Awards, an accolade decided by the newspaper's readers, with 17,000 votes cast. The company also mentions its presence in media such as Vogue, Tatler, The Daily Mail, Condé Nast Traveller, Country & Town House, The Resident, Harper's Bazaar, Emirates Woman and Mojeh.

Among the additional services, the hotel offers a complimentary chauffeur service for stays in a Deluxe Suite or higher, with access to a luxury car during the visit, 24-hour VIP service and a selection of amenities. It also has a loyalty programme, The Set DISCOVERY, and a selection of offers that include stays with a free additional night, family proposals, city breaks and romantic getaways. The hotel collaborates with Honeypot Children's Charity, an organisation that supports young carers and vulnerable children in the UK, and organises an annual Patron's Club reception, as well as contributing experiences and donations to its fundraising initiatives.

Location and access

The hotel is located on Regent Street, less than a minute's walk from Piccadilly Circus Underground station, served by the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines. Paddington, Victoria, Euston, King's Cross and Waterloo train stations are less than 20 minutes away by car or Underground. For international Eurostar services, St Pancras station is 20 minutes away. As for airports, Heathrow is 50 minutes by car, with the Heathrow Express 15 minutes to Paddington; Gatwick is 1 hour 30 minutes by car, with the Gatwick Express 30 minutes to Victoria. The hotel does not have its own parking, but offers a valet parking service at the main entrance, with rates ranging from £14 for up to one hour to £65 for 24 hours, and a minimum of four hours for non-residents. Private chauffeur transfers can also be booked through the concierge team, with rates ranging from £195 to £285 depending on the journey and the vehicle.

Location and contact

10 Air Street, London W1B 5AB