Akasha at Hotel Café Royal

Regent Street · London · Luxury urban spa

Akasha at Hotel Café Royal is a substantial three-level spa beneath Regent Street, combining an 18-metre lap pool, jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, steam room, specialist treatment spaces and a large fitness area. The current wellness offer also includes a 300 m² gym, yoga and boxing studios, classes, personal training and a broad treatment menu. It is one of the stronger central London choices for travellers who want a complete spa day rather than a treatment-only visit.

Why choose Akasha?

Akasha is a good choice when the spa itself is a major reason for the visit. Many central London spas focus mainly on treatments; Akasha adds a proper pool, thermal areas and a serious fitness offer, making it possible to spend several hours here without feeling limited.

The Regent Street location is another advantage. Guests can build the spa into a hotel stay or use it as a deliberate pause during a busy London day.

The 18m pool

The 18-metre lap pool is long enough for relaxed lengths and gives Akasha more depth than a typical city spa. The lighting and subterranean setting help create a calm atmosphere despite the busy streets above.

An early or later swim can be especially rewarding for hotel residents who want quieter access.

Jacuzzi

The jacuzzi provides a slower water-based contrast to lap swimming and is a natural place to unwind after the gym or before moving into the thermal area.

Hammam

The hammam adds a traditional bathing element to the spa and supports a range of scrub and ritual-style treatments.

Guests who enjoy thermal spa experiences will find this one of Akasha’s most distinctive features.

Sauna and steam room

The sauna and steam room complete the core thermal offer and allow guests to build a simple spa circuit around pool, heat and rest.

The experience works best when there is enough time between facilities rather than trying to move through everything quickly.

Treatments

The treatment menu includes massage, facials, bodywork and signature rituals. The spa blends contemporary skincare with more traditional relaxation treatments.

For a one-day visit, one carefully chosen treatment often creates a better balance than scheduling several appointments back-to-back.

Shared treatments

Akasha offers treatment space suitable for couples or friends who want to book together.

This makes it a strong option for celebrations or for guests who prefer to share the spa experience rather than separate for appointments.

The 300 m² gym

The gym is unusually large for a central London hotel and includes cardio, strength and functional training equipment.

Regular exercisers can maintain a normal routine rather than relying on a small hotel fitness room.

Yoga studio

A dedicated yoga studio supports both group and individual sessions and gives quieter movement its own space away from the main gym.

Boxing studio

The boxing area adds a more energetic option for guests who want structured movement during their stay.

Private sessions are also available for travellers who want focused instruction.

Classes

Akasha runs a varied class programme including yoga, Pilates, boxing and functional workouts. The schedule changes, so it is worth checking before travel if a particular class matters to you.

Personal training

One-to-one personal training is available for guests who want a more focused workout.

For a short city stay, a single tailored session can be easier to fit into the day than a full class timetable.

Spa days

Current spa-day formats can combine treatment, use of the pool and thermal areas, and dining. This makes Akasha a strong non-resident option as well as a hotel spa.

For visitors who want a complete day rather than a short appointment, the broader facility access is the main reason to choose it.

Afternoon tea and spa

Hotel Café Royal also pairs Akasha access with afternoon tea in the Café Royal Grill, creating a very London-style spa day.

This can work particularly well for celebrations or a relaxed day in the city.

Hotel stays

Hotel guests can combine spa access with the wider Café Royal experience. Different room and package types can carry different access terms, so it is worth checking what is included before arrival.

Who will enjoy it most?

• Serious city-spa travellers: the pool, thermal areas and gym make a longer visit worthwhile.
• Couples: shared treatments and dining packages suit special occasions.
• Fitness-focused guests: the large gym and dedicated studios add real substance.
• Business travellers: Akasha offers structured downtime in central London.
• London day visitors: spa-day packages make the facilities accessible without an overnight stay.

How long should you stay?

A half-day is enough for one treatment plus pool and thermal time, while a full spa day allows more room for fitness, dining and relaxation without rushing.

An overnight stay makes sense if you want to enjoy the hotel as well as the spa.

How to plan a better stay

Book preferred treatment times early and check the current class schedule. Confirm whether your chosen package includes full facility access or a limited spa window.

Leave some unstructured time for the pool and thermal spaces rather than filling every hour with appointments.

The Spa Traveller view

Akasha is one of central London’s more complete hotel spas because it combines a proper lap pool, thermal facilities, treatment rooms and a substantial gym. It works equally well for a city spa day or as the wellness centrepiece of a Hotel Café Royal stay. For travellers who want more than a treatment room without leaving central London, it remains a strong choice.

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