Akasha at Hotel Café Royal

Akasha at Hotel Café Royal frequently asked questions

Who owns Akasha at Hotel Café Royal?

Akasha Holistic Wellbeing is part of Hotel Café Royal, which is owned by The Set Hotels. The Set is a collection of luxury hotels in Europe, known for their commitment to exceptional service and unique experiences.

How do you get to Akasha at Hotel Café Royal?

Hotel Café Royal is on Regent Street in London, perfectly located for enjoying the best that the city has to offer. The nearest Underground stations are Piccadilly Circus (on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines) and Oxford Circus (on the Central, Victoria, and Bakerloo lines), both of which are within walking distance of the spa.

What is included in a spa day at Akasha at Hotel Café Royal?

What is included in a spa day at Akasha at Hotel Café Royal depends on the experience that you book. Spa facilities include a gym, LifeFitness equipment, fitness classes, a meditation room, a swimming pool, a sauna, steam room, whirlpool, a Vichy shower, Watsu pool, a private Hammam, and a Lounge Bar for healthy and nourishing dishes. There are nine treatment rooms where therapists deliver treatments using Valmont and Aromatherapy Associates products.

What is near Akasha at Hotel Café Royal?

Hotel Café Royal is located in central London, within easy reach of some of the most popular shopping areas (Oxford Circus, Liberty London, Bond Street, Regent Street), and offering easy access to notable attractions, including:

• Hamleys: the world famous toy shop
• Buckingham Palace: the official home of the monarch.
• The Royal Academy of Arts: the famous art institution and gallery.
• The Burlington Arcade: featuring unique, independent shops.
• Regent Street: Famous for its shopping and historic architecture.
• Leicester Square: A hub for cinemas, theatres, and entertainment.
• Covent Garden: Known for its market, street performers, and boutique shops.
• The British Museum: A world-renowned museum with extensive collections.

When was Akasha at Hotel Café Royal built?

Hotel Café Royal opened in 1865 as a luxurious destination for aristocrats and artists, created as a Parisian-style brasserie by French wine merchant Daniel Nicols and frequented by the likes of Oscar Wilde, HG Wells, and Winston Churchill. It was converted into a hotel in 2008, and The Akasha Spa was awarded England's Best Hotel Spa at the 2023 World Spa Awards.

What amenities does Akasha at Hotel Café Royal have?

The Hotel Cafe Royal is a five-star hotel in one of the most exceptional locations in London. Its impressive architecture is complimented by immaculate service, and it has 159 guest rooms and suites to choose from offering contemporary but refined style. A popular place to meet, greet, and entertain, the hotel's dining offering is exceptional. Enjoy French fare at the Café Royal Grill or the two-Michelin starred Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal, and a refined breakfast at The Gallery set beneath a glittering Venetian chandelier. The Green Bar is an Absinthe wonderland, and don't miss a parade of sweet treats and Champagne courtesy of Michelin-starred chef Albert Adrià or afternoon tea from a pâtisserie team led by Head Pastry Chef Maxence Blondelle.

Spa facilities include a gym, LifeFitness equipment, fitness classes, a meditation room, a swimming pool, a sauna, steam room, whirlpool, a Vichy shower, Watsu pool, a private Hammam, and a Lounge Bar for healthy and nourishing dishes. There are nine treatment rooms where therapists deliver treatments using Valmont and Aromatherapy Associates products.

Accessible facilities include:

• The main entrance of Hotel Café Royal is located on Air Street and will bring you to the hotel lobby. There is a revolving door and two side doors for wheelchair use. From there, you can reach the Reception, Green Bar and Oscar Wilde Lounge.
• Cake and Bubbles can be accessed from an outside door on Regent Street or via a portable ramp from inside the hotel. You can also take the lift to reach our restaurants, Brasserie Saint-Germain and Alex Dilling, on the first floor. An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor level next to the Reception desk and on the first floor next to the restaurant.
• Hotel Café Royal has eight bedrooms equipped with accessible facilities. The rooms are spacious, easy to reach with a wheelchair and all facilities are located on the same level. These rooms offer a spacious bathroom, with walk-in showers, lowered sinks and mirrors. The toilets and showers are wheelchair accessible and have support handles and panic cords.
• All meeting and events rooms are located on the first floor and easy to reach via the lift in the lobby. An accessible toilet is available next to the event rooms.
• The spa and gym in Akasha Spa are accessible via the lifts from guest room floors. From an internal lift, the two lower levels of the spa can be reached, including the treatment rooms and swimming pool.
• An accessible changing room including shower and toilet is available on the reception level of the spa.
• The spa is also accessible from the Regent Street entrance.

What are the food and drink options at Akasha at Hotel Café Royal?

A popular place to meet, greet, and entertain, the hotel's dining offering is exceptional. Enjoy French fare at the Café Royal Grill or the two-Michelin starred Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal, and a refined breakfast at The Gallery set beneath a glittering Venetian chandelier. The Green Bar is an absinthe wonderland, and don't miss a parade of sweet treats and Champagne courtesy of Michelin-starred chef Albert Adrià or afternoon tea from a pâtisserie team led by Head Pastry Chef Maxence Blondelle.

How many treatment rooms are there at Akasha at Hotel Café Royal?

There are nine treatment rooms where therapists deliver treatments using Valmont and Aromatherapy Associates products.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Hotel Café Royal is 3pm and check-out is 12 midday. The spa is generally open from 9am until 9pm daily, but times may vary. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.