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Hotel Café Royal

10 Air Street, London, England, W1B 5AB
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About us

•A sophisticated London hotel steeped in historical splendour •Nestled in the vibrant heart of London •The hotel has been a haven for intimate and grand gatherings for over 160 years •Situated at the convergence of Mayfair, Soho, and St. James •The hotel has hosted icons from all walks of life, offering a unique luxury address steps from history, culture, and the arts •A dedicated team for seamless meetings and events provides expert guidance for crafting exceptional occasions •The hotel offers a refined culinary experience, ensuring a meticulous attention to detail from start to finish •Choose from eight distinctive event spaces: some spaces feature contemporary design, while others exude history and grandeur including an historic Grade II listed ballroom with an unparalleled terrace overlooking Regent Street

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built2012
Renovated2012
Total meeting space5,312 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms159
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
Forbes Travel Guide

Awards

Industry awards
Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards • Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 – #4 in Top 40 Hotels in London • Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 – #22 in Top 40 Hotels in London • Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 – #7 in Top 30 Hotels in London Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards • #2 in The Top 10 London Hotels in 2020 • #27 in The Top 100 World’s Best Hotels 2022 • #4 in the Top 10 London Hotels in 2023 • #15 in the Top 15 City Hotels in Europe 2023 • #7 in the Top 30 Favourite Hotels in Europe 2024 • #4 in the Top 10 Favourite Hotels in London 2024 TripAdvisor • Akasha Holistic Wellbeing #5 of 900 Spas & Wellness in London 2022 • Akasha Holistic Wellbeing – 2022 Certificate of Excellence • Green Bar – 2022 Certificate of Excellence • Afternoon Tea at Café Royal – 2022 Certificate of Excellence • Cakes & Bubbles – 2022 Certificate of Excellence • Hotel Café Royal – 2022 Certificate of Excellence • Hotel Café Royal Traveller’s Choice Awards 2023 – Best of the Best • Green Bar #3 of 545 Bars & Pubs in London 2023 • Cakes & Bubbles #1 of 522 Dessert Restaurants in London 2023 World Spa Awards • Winner – England’s Best Hotel Spa 2023 Good Spa Guide • Finalist – Best Hotel Spa 2023 • Finalist – Best Spa in London 2023 Forbes • 4 star Verified Luxury in Forbes Travel Guide AA Red Star Hotels AA Red Star Hotel Certificate for 2023-24 U.S News & World Report’s 2024 Best Hotels • #14 best hotel in Europe • #5 best hotel in London Luxury Lifestyle Awards • The Best Luxury Hotel in London & Best Luxury Bar in London 2019 Time Out • Akasha – London’s Best Hotel Spa 2025

Venue Highlights

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Globe Certification
Sustainability level: Certified

Certification body: Green Globe Certification

Issued: 3/6/2025 Expires: 4/4/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.
High season
Shoulder season
May 01 - May 31
Low season
Feb 01 - Apr 30Aug 01 - Nov 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,312 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,399 sq. ft.
Space (private)
500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
1,722 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
60 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
250
Seating capacity
150
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Pompadour Ballroom Download PDF
Pompadour Ballroom
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Domino without fixed fixtures
Nicols Download PDF
Nicols
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Queensberry
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Mayfair

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
159
Suites
54
Tax rate
20%

Location

Getting Here

If arriving by car please use the entrance located at 8-10 Air Street, W1B 5AB London Underground Hotel Cafe Royal is less than a minute’s walk from Piccadilly Circus station served by the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines. National rail Paddington Station, Victoria Station, Euston, King’s Cross and Waterloo are all under 20 mins from the hotel by car or Underground. International rail For Eurostar services to the continent, St Pancras Station is 20 minutes from the hotel by car or Underground. London Heathrow 50 minutes by car. Heathrow Express 15 minutes to/from Paddington Station. Underground Piccadilly line 1 hour 15 minutes. London Gatwick 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Gatwick Express 30 minutes to/from Victoria Station. Our Concierge is happy to assist with trusted chauffeurs to and from all London airports. Kindly email concierge@hotelcaferoyal.com Regent Street and some surrounding streets are traffic free on certain dates in support of cultural events. Kindly contact our Concierge by emailing concierge@hotelcaferoyal.com to find out more and for assistance in planning your journey to and from the hotel.
Distance from airport 16.7 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( £65.00/day )
Street parking

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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Pets allowed up to 12Kg

Additional details

Please note that Akasha Spa’s wet facilities will be closed for maintenance from 5–10 January 2026. Guests are welcome to enjoy our alternative wellness offerings during this time.

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Hotel Café Royal Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel Café Royal's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
N/A
Does Hotel Café Royal have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Donating partially used soap bars and plastic bottles to charity which in turn are donated to those in need Baler and compactor to reduce waste volume means that collections are only made when the containers are full as notified by a sensor

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hotel Café Royal and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel Café Royal's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.thesetcollection.com/responsible-business

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hotel Café Royal developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO and local health and government authorities
Does Hotel Café Royal clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, More frequent and in-depth disinfecting of high-touch areas, while using the correct cleaning materials
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