Skip to main content
Free Membership No booking fees Loyalty points

Best for

For a theater-led London stay, this Regent Street address keeps Piccadilly performances close, though guests should expect a lively setting outside.

What makes it special

Restored gilded public rooms contrast with restrained contemporary bedrooms, so a stay can feel historic without giving up modern calm.

Room to consider

Choose the Club Suite for its gilded living room and calmer Portland-stone bedroom, allowing entertaining and rest in distinct spaces.

Insider tip

Ask the concierge about theater tickets before arrival; nearby West End venues make an evening performance easy to pair with dinner.

Your privileges at this hotel

Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.

VIP Recognition
Room Upgrade
100 USD Hotel Benefit
Daily Breakfast
Preferred Rates

Hotel Cafe Royal London

Hotel Café Royal London stands at the meeting point of Mayfair, Soho, and St. James's, on Regent Street beside Piccadilly Circus. The location is vivid and busy, but the hotel itself is built around contrast: historic public rooms, contemporary bedrooms, and a spa beneath the street. West End theaters and Soho restaurants are close. Inside, gilded dining rooms share the building with pale stone interiors and oak-paneled rooms under the eaves.

Café Royal began in 1865 as a gathering place for London's artists and society. Oscar Wilde was a regular, and David Bowie held his farewell party for Ziggy Stardust here. Sir David Chipperfield's hotel design brings a restrained palette to that theatrical history. Across 159 rooms and suites, Portland stone and fumed English oak accompany Carrara marble bathrooms. Historic salons retain their elaborate ceilings and mirrors, while much of the accommodation has cleaner lines.

Ultra Luxury
4.6/5 68 Member Reviews 76% Upgrade Rate

Rooms

  • 159 159

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Culture Culture

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Hotel Cafe Royal London

Superior Room
View Photos

Superior Room

355 sqft
From 750 USD

London's rooftops appear beyond the windows of this room in the eaves. Fumed English oak covers the walls and follows the sloping ceiling, with a...

Grand Superior Room
View Photos

Grand Superior Room

377 sqft
From 776 USD

The entrance lobby opens into a Portland-stone bedroom with a city outlook. Upholstered chairs and a small table form its sitting corner. Artwork hangs above...

Deluxe Room
View Photos

Deluxe Room

409 sqft
From 990 USD

Fumed English oak follows the sloping roofline of this room in the hotel's eaves. Central London appears beyond the windows, with a writing desk beneath...

Grand Deluxe Room
View Photos

Grand Deluxe Room

431 sqft
From 1’004 USD

A generous lobby leads to a bright bedroom lined with Portland stone. Sir David Chipperfield's design pairs these textured walls with upholstered seating. Artwork hangs...

Junior Suite
View Photos

Junior Suite

560 sqft
From 1’355 USD

A padded bench and fitted wardrobes furnish the dressing lobby. Beyond it, the open bedroom has lounge seating and a writing desk. Tall windows bring...

Grand Junior Suite
View Photos

Grand Junior Suite

603 sqft
From 1’483 USD

Regent Street lies beyond the windows of this open suite. The bedroom shares its space with a lounge and work area. A sofa, upholstered chairs...

Deluxe Suite
View Photos

Deluxe Suite

689 sqft
From 1’836 USD

The living room sits apart from the bedroom in this Portland-stone suite. A dressing area adds another distinct space. Artwork hangs above the lounge seating...

The Loft Suite
View Photos

The Loft Suite

732 sqft
From 1’944 USD

At the top of the hotel, fumed English oak follows the sloping ceilings and rooflights. A separate living room has lounge seating around low tables,...

Westminster Suite
View Photos

Westminster Suite

678 sqft
From 2’051 USD

London's skyline frames the open bedroom and sitting area. Views reach toward Westminster, Piccadilly Circus, St James or Regent Street. Tall windows rise above the...

2 Bedroom Family Room
View Photos

2 Bedroom Family Room

861 sqft
From 2’205 USD

A generous entrance lobby serves the bedrooms and their two Carrara marble bathrooms. It gives independent access to each bathroom. Textured Portland stone lines the...

Regent Suite
View Photos

Regent Suite

969 sqft
From 2’875 USD

Large windows look onto Regent Street from an apartment-style living room. A golden Siena marble dining table seats six beside the lounge seating, framed by...

Club Suite
View Photos

Club Suite

1,130 sqft
From 2’958 USD

Original red and gold gilding gives the living room its historic character. Restored mirrors and royal-blue cameos frame the setting around a golden Siena marble...

Grand Regent Suite
View Photos

Grand Regent Suite

969 sqft
From 3’411 USD

Large windows bring the London outlook into this Portland-stone living room. Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street and Westminster lie beyond them. A Siena marble table seats...

Oscar Suite
View Photos

Oscar Suite

1,163 sqft
From 3’464 USD

Fumed English oak follows the roofline above the suite's rooms. Regent Street and London's rooftops stretch beyond the windows. A golden Siena marble table seats...

2 Bedroom Tudor Suite
View Photos

2 Bedroom Tudor Suite

1,787 sqft
From 3’835 USD

Original wood panels, Jacobean symbols and a carved fireplace surround give the main rooms their Tudor character. Exposed beams and chandeliers rise above the living...

3 Bedroom Deluxe Suite
View Photos

3 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

1,163 sqft
From 4’748 USD

A separate living room in Portland stone anchors this family arrangement. The master bedroom has its own Carrara marble bathroom. Two adjacent bedrooms each have...

Celestine Suite
View Photos

Celestine Suite

1,916 sqft
From 5’434 USD

Gold gilding and high ceilings distinguish the restored original rooms. A Siena marble dining table seats eight beside large windows overlooking Regent Street. Spacious leather...

2 Bedroom Grand Regent Suite
View Photos

2 Bedroom Grand Regent Suite

1,625 sqft
From 5’952 USD

A Siena marble dining table seats six beside the living room's large windows. They look onto Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street and Westminster. Textured Portland stone...

3 Bedroom Dome Penthouse
View Photos

3 Bedroom Dome Penthouse

3,143 sqft
From 10’842 USD

On the sixth floor, the circular living and dining space lies beneath the hotel's dome. A pale curved ceiling rises above the lounge seating and...

2 Bedroom Royal Suite
View Photos

2 Bedroom Royal Suite

3,251 sqft
From 11’193 USD

The suite's two living areas have contrasting settings. Gilded walls and restored historic details frame the principal lounge and dining room. Regent Street lies beyond...

The Superior Room is tucked into the eaves, with rooftop views and an average area of 33 square meters. It has a king bed for two adults, oak paneling, and an entrance lobby leading to the bedroom. Its marble bathroom has a rainfall shower and a television within the mirror.

On the top floor, the 68-square-meter Loft Suite has a bedroom and a living area that can become a second sleeping space. A guest bathroom with a rainfall shower accompanies the main bathroom, which has a bathtub and double sinks. The bedroom includes a walk-in closet and desk. This suite accommodates two adults and two children, and an adjoining Grand Deluxe Room can be added by arrangement for another bedroom.

The Grand Regent Suite looks toward Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, and Westminster. Its one-bedroom layout averages 90 square meters, with a kitchenette, butler's pantry, and a Siena marble dining table for six. A guest bathroom sits off the entrance lobby, and the main bathroom has a freestanding marble tub. The two-bedroom configuration extends to 151 square meters, retaining living and dining rooms alongside two bathrooms and a guest bathroom.

The Celestine Suite occupies one of Café Royal's original spaces, with gilded details, yellow and gold tones, and Regent Street views. At 178 square meters, it includes a living room with leather sofas and a Siena marble table seating eight. A kitchenette and pantry with a service entrance support meals in the suite. The bedroom has high ceilings, a dressing area, and a desk; a second bedroom can be connected by arrangement.

The 302-square-meter Royal Suite has two bedrooms and a large living and dining area overlooking Regent Street. Each bedroom has its own study and sitting space. For a larger party, adjoining Grand Deluxe Rooms and Junior Suites can form the Royal Wing, configured with six to thirteen bedrooms and private entrances and corridors. These arrangements are assembled around the suite, with the precise combination confirmed for the group.

A former fire lookout gives the Dome Penthouse its circular shape. On the sixth floor, the three-bedroom accommodation has two terraces with views taking in Westminster, Big Ben, and the curve of Regent Street. Its open-plan living space and freestanding Ming green bathtub depart from the more conventional layouts below. The terraces belong to the penthouse, providing private outdoor space high above Piccadilly Circus.

Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner unfold beneath the Grill's ornate ceilings and original gilded detailing. Mirrored walls and gold leaf preserve the character of the room frequented by Oscar Wilde. The cooking follows British comfort food, with seasonal ingredients and an à la carte menu. This is a restaurant with its own history within the building, where the elaborate surroundings accompany familiar dishes rather than a tasting-menu format.

Afternoon tea brings finger sandwiches, warm scones, and pastries to the same setting, accompanied by live piano. Head Pastry Chef Maxence Blondelle oversees the pastry work, and children have their own tea menu. Dietary requirements can be discussed ahead of the reservation. Breakfast is served elsewhere, in The Gallery, beneath a Venetian chandelier.

Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal has two Michelin stars and just 34 seats overlooking Regent Street. The chef's approach is modern French, expressed through tasting menus with carefully composed courses. A vegetarian tasting menu is also available. This smaller dining room has a different format from the Grill's à la carte service, and advance reservations are recommended.

At Cakes & Bubbles, Albert Adrià pairs desserts with Champagne and sparkling wine. The signature Cheese Cake combines Baron Bigod cheese with hazelnut and white chocolate, while a Basque burnt cheesecake follows a different style. The restaurant has a terrace directly on Regent Street, putting the city's passing scene beside the table. Selected cakes are also available to take away.

Green Bar focuses on botanical cocktails, with classic drinks and house creations accompanied by small plates. Its menu includes both meat and vegetable dishes for sharing, so an aperitif can come with something to eat. In warmer weather, the terrace just off Regent Street adds outdoor tables to the bar's interior seating.

Akasha has an 18-meter lap pool, a Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and a private marble hammam. A smaller Watsu pool is used for aquatic treatments. There are nine treatment rooms, including a double treatment suite, with Valmont and U Beauty facials among the choices alongside massage. The gym spans more than 300 square meters and is accessible around the clock, with studios for yoga, boxing, and stretching.

Children aged five to 16 can swim during designated family periods with an adult. Gym access and massages are available from age 16. Family swimming is scheduled in morning and afternoon sessions.

Royal Trunks contain toys, books, and activities selected for different ages, together with a children's teepee. Families can request games and consoles, while children aged two to twelve have their own robes, slippers, and Little B toiletries. Baby essentials are available for children up to two. Children's menus are served at the Grill and through in-room dining, and the concierge has scooters and helmets for exploring with older children.

Drivers should use the entrance at 8-10 Air Street. Valet parking uses nearby public garages; the hotel has no on-site car park. Piccadilly Circus station is immediately nearby, on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines. Heathrow can be reached directly on the Piccadilly line, while the concierge can arrange private airport transfers. The hotel estimates roughly 50 minutes by car from Heathrow, though London traffic can extend the journey.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Café Royal Grill serves afternoon tea beneath restored gilding, giving guests a direct connection to the building's literary and social past.

Cakes & Bubbles brings Albert Adrià's desserts and Champagne to Regent Street, offering a distinctive pause between shopping and sightseeing.

Akasha's lap pool, hammam, and treatment rooms create an unusually substantial wellness retreat beneath one of London's busiest streets.

Location of Hotel Cafe Royal

68 Regent Street, London, W1B 4DY, United Kingdom

Playing this video may share data with YouTube. Please see our Privacy Policy.

Weather at Hotel Cafe Royal London

London

What to Know About Hotel Cafe Royal London

Is Hotel Cafe Royal London a good choice for a first London stay?

Yes. Hotel Cafe Royal London is a strong choice for travelers who want a central West End luxury base. It suits guests who want Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, Mayfair, theaters, shopping, dining, and spa time nearby.

Where is Hotel Cafe Royal London located?

Hotel Cafe Royal London is at 68 Regent Street, close to Piccadilly Circus. The location sits where St James, Mayfair, and Soho meet, giving guests excellent access to central London.

What makes Hotel Cafe Royal London special?

The hotel combines a famous London social history with modern rooms, grand public spaces, and a prime Regent Street address. For more than 160 years, the building has welcomed writers, artists, public figures, and travelers drawn to the West End.

How many rooms and suites does Hotel Cafe Royal London have?

Hotel Cafe Royal London is commonly listed with about 159 to 160 rooms and suites. The collection includes contemporary rooms, spacious suites, and signature categories linked to the building's historic character.

What are the rooms like at Hotel Cafe Royal London?

Rooms and suites are refined, modern, and calm, with clean lines, marble bathrooms, and a polished city-hotel feeling. Some categories look toward Regent Street or Piccadilly Circus, while others are quieter retreats from the city outside.

Luxury Hotels Nearby

W London Leicester Square

W London Leicester Square

192
+2

More amenities

  • Culture
  • City Vibe

W London sits at 10 Wardour Street, just off Leicester Square in the heart of London's West End. The hotel is made for travel...

Explore this hotel
Sofitel London St James

Sofitel London St James

183

Sofitel London St James is a refined city hotel in London's West End, set within a Grade II listed building near Waterloo Pla...

Explore this hotel
Brown's Hotel

Brown's Hotel

112

Brown's Hotel does not need a grand approach to establish its place in London. Its front door opens onto Albemarle Street, be...

Explore this hotel