When did Cafe Royal close?
Café Royal closed in December 2008. The fittings and furniture were later sold at auction. The building is a grade II listed building, which will protect its architecturally significant features and fixtures. Meet our new General Manager at Hotel Café Royal, Eugene Leonard, as he shares his favourite spots throughout our iconic hotel! HotelCaféRoyal #GeneralManager #Hospitality #LuxuryTravel.Hotel Café Royal is owned by The Set, a UK based company that owns, manages and represents the world’s best independent hotels.We are pleased to announce Eugene Leonard as the new General Manager of Hotel Café Royal. Eugene joins us from a distinguished luxury property in Beverly Hills and brings a wealth of experience from London’s leading hotels.
How old is Hotel Cafe Royal?
Opened in 1865, Café Royal was a wine store, restaurant and the space for the city’s most illustrious events. Ever since French wine merchant Daniel Nicholas Thévenon first opened a restaurant under the Café Royal name in 1865, this well-located site on London’s Regent Street has been synonymous with quality food and drink.
What famous people visited Café Royal?
For Oscar Wilde and Muhammad Ali, Winston Churchill and David Bowie, David Copperfield and Albert Adria, Hotel Cafe Royal have always been the vibrant living room of London, the place to convene, converse and celebrate. Ideally situated where St. James’, Mayfair and Soho converge, this luxury hotel on Regent Street has an unparalleled setting. For over 150 years, Café Royal has welcomed those who make a difference, from Oscar Wilde and Winston Churchill to Princess Diana and David Bowie.