1 / 4Right on the corner of Regent Street and Piccadilly, the Café Royal hides a wonderfully serene escape downstairs: Akasha, a holistic spa built around the four elements, with a dry sauna, steam room, and a warm watsu pool. The contrast between the roar of Piccadilly Circus above and the candlelit calm below is genuinely delightful — you descend a few floors and the city simply switches off. The hotel itself is a beautifully restored landmark with a glittering history (Oscar Wilde drank here) and sleek, modern rooms behind the grand façade. For a central, design-led heat session that doesn't feel like every other luxury spa, Akasha is a lovely choice. Spa access for guests usually involves a booking or day-spa fee, so sort that when you reserve and leave time to use the pool.
saunas break and access rules change. call ahead before you book.
the sauna
- sauna type
- Dry / Finnish
- access
- Spa access only
- star rating
- ★★★★★
- price
- $$$$
akasha holistic wellbeing: dry sauna, steam, and a watsu pool in a serene basement spa off regent street.
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