The best London spots to recharge and revitalise this year.
THE DORCHESTER SPA AT THE DORCHESTER
Oozing 1930s Art Deco glamour combined with a contemporary edge, the Dorchester Spa provides luxury in abundance, with treatments offered by acclaimed British brand Aromatherapy Associates alongside other worldwide leading skincare experts. They recently launched pionerring body treatments, including a Caviar and Algae Detox, a Caviar and Collagen Cocoon and Myofascial Body Work.
53 Park lane, W1K 1QA, dorchestercollection.com
AKASHA HOLISTIC WELLBEING CENTRE AT HOTEL CAFE ROYAL
This subterranean spa and well-being centre is enhanced by mood lighting, restorative sounds and uplifting aromas. Sandstone and glowing Moroccan floor lanterns lead to a private hammam for purifying scrubs and massages, which helps blood circulation, revives skin and releases tension using warm oil massage, aromatic soaps and exfoliation. Akasha is also home to London’s first Watsu pool.
68 Regent Street, W1B 4DY, hotelcaferoyal.com
THE MAY FAIR SPA IN THE MAY FAIR HOTEL
The May Fair Spa delivers a meticulously tailored experience, with a focus on well-being and health. Their discreet, healing inner sanctuary makes you feel as if you’re far from the chaos of central London. Facilities include an aromatic steam room, herbal sauna, experience showers and a candlelit relaxation room with heated beds. Beauty treatments are also available.
Stratton Street, W1J 8LT, themayfairhotel.com
USHVANI
Located in the heart of Chelsea, the Ushvani philosophy is guided by the principles of nurture, total well-being, and relaxation, which are reflected in the exotic beauty of the spa. Specially commissioned Malaysian artworks throughout and the delicate aroma of ginger, nutmeg and pandan leaves add the finishing touches. This is pure indulgence.
1 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2RJ, ushvani.com
Image above: Ushvani
AGUA BATHHOUSE AND SPA AT MONDRIAN LONDON
Mondrian London’s boutique spa is a social hub for guests, filled with authentic spa experiences and personalised therapies. Explore a varied selection of signature treatments that have been carefully hand picked by a team of experts.
20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD, morganshotelgroup.com
ESPA LIFE AT CORINTHIA
Excelling at offering a holistic approach to well-being, a team of the world’s top experts offer spa treatments, alternative therapies and fitness classes. Acclaimed naturopaths, traditional Chinese medicine herbalists and acupuncturists are on hand to offer the most beneficial treatments.
Whitehall Place, SW1A 2BD, espalifeatcorinthia.com
HEALTH CLUB & SPA AT CLARIDGE'S
Located on the top floor of this prestigious hotel, the spa offers a tranquil and peaceful environment with views over Mayfair. Treatment rooms are billed as calm sanctuaries where you can relax completely and emerge refreshed and glowing.
49 Brook Street, W1K 4HR, claridges.co.uk
CHUAN BODY + SOUL
Aiming to provide a journey encompassing total wellness, Marylebone's Chuan Body + Soul focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine and treatments that ‘nurture, balance and restore’. Exclusive treatment facilities include steam rooms, saunas and a swimming pool.
2 Cavendish Place, W1B 3DE, chuanspa.com
THE BULGARI SPA AT THE BULGARI HOTEL
One of the largest and most exclusive spas in central London, the Bulgari’s spa has been artistically crafted from onyx, oak and Vicenza stone. Arranged over two floors and a self-proclaimed ‘urban oasis of tranquillity’, the spa is home to a 25m mosaic swimming pool and a vitality pool entirely covered by gold leaf tiles.
171 Knightsbridge, SW7 1DW, bulgarihotels.com
Image above: The Bulgari Spa at The Bulgari Hotel
KX LIFE
KX Life's selection of services covers a combination of ancient Eastern healing methods and advanced Western techniques founded on an understanding of the pressures and demands placed on your body and emotional well-being by the strain of urban living. Their approach to wellness is individually tailored, merging principles in the fields of nutrition, physical and holistic therapies.
151 Draycott Avenue, SW3 3AL, kxlife.co.uk
ROSEWOOD LONDON
Sense Spa offers an array of nurturing treatments and products from spa brands such as Sodashi, Maison Caulières and Face Place. The zen decor features bamboo walls, soft lighting and wooden walkways over rippling water leading to seven calming treatment rooms. There is also a shimmering gold leaf and teak relaxation lounge.
252 High Holborn, WC1V 7EN, rosewoodhotels.com
COWSHED
Offering a complete range of treatments, from speedy quick-fixes up to full body massages, body scrubs, facials, waxing and nail maintenance, therapists will ensure you leave feeling pampered. The Cowshed philosophy centres on the therapeutic nature of premium botanical essential oils and their treatment products are all made in England, using a variety of organic ingredients, wild plant extracts and pure essential oils.
115-117 Regent's Park Road, NW1 8UR, cowshedonline.com
Image above: Cowshed
