Hotel Cafe Royal
London, United Kingdom
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Is Hotel Cafe Royal good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.9/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: unbeatable West End location; proactive gentlemanly service; big well-kept rooms. Main complaint: renovation and furniture noise heard.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Piccadilly landmark, thin walls at times”
Hotel Cafe Royal boasts a matchless Piccadilly Circus address — Trafalgar, Oxford Street and shopping all close, the tube literally downstairs, and gentlemanly staff who carry bags, hail cars, offer late checkout unprompted, upgrade late arrivals and deliver newspapers. Rooms are big and facilities well maintained (one room arrived different from booked; another lacked a window), breakfast is à la carte so early museum bookings mean rising early, and the spa went untried by one. The real flaw: poor soundproofing — renovation noise and upstairs furniture-moving woke a guest at 8am, and newer staff drew rare criticism.
- Location
- A matchless address on Piccadilly Circus.
- Service
- Gentle, proactive staff; newer members falter.
- Rooms
- Big rooms; one lacked a window.
- Noise
- Poor soundproofing; renovation woke a guest.
- Food
- À la carte breakfast requiring time.
- Unbeatable West End location
- Proactive gentlemanly service
- Big well-kept rooms
- Tube at the door
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Renovation and furniture noise heard
- Wrong room type once
- Breakfast is slow à la carte
Best forshopperstheatre tripsWest End exploring
How it compares
Hotel Cafe Royal ranks #27 of 829 hotels Staylist lists in London and #25 of 134 5-star hotels there. At about $1,205 a night it is 81% above the median for 5-star hotels in London ($665). The closest listed alternative is The Dilly, 100 m away (score 6.7).
About the hotel
- Address
- 10 Air St, Westminster, London, Greater London, W1B 4DY, United Kingdom
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Renovated
- 2018
- Distance to centre
- 0.1 km
- Getting there
- Airport: London City Airport (15.31 km) · Train Station: Tottenham Court Road (1.05 km) · Metro: Piccadilly Circus (0.19 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- The Dilly100 m · 6.7 · $485
- HAM Yard Hotel, Firmdale Hotels100 m · 8.6 · $1,185
- Thistle London Piccadilly300 m · 6.7 · $444
- Victory House Leicester Square300 m · 6.5 · $264
- The Cavendish London300 m · 7.6 · $480
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Public parking
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Taxi booking service
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Kids' club
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Bicycle rental
- Valet parking
- Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal
- Postal service
- Fax/copying service
- Wedding service
Frequently asked questions
- Does Hotel Cafe Royal have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at Hotel Cafe Royal?
- Yes: public parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does Hotel Cafe Royal have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Hotel Cafe Royal from the airport?
- The nearest airport is London City Airport, about 15.31 km away.
- How far is Hotel Cafe Royal from the centre of London?
- About 0.1 km.
- Is Hotel Cafe Royal suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
- Is Hotel Cafe Royal pet-friendly?
- Yes, pets are welcome.