Tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? Craving some much-needed pampering? Forget the countryside! London’s best spa hotels offer a world of relaxation and rejuvenation right in the heart of the city. From rooftop retreats to secret gardens, you’ll find a haven of tranquility waiting for you.
The Berkeley: A Knightsbridge Gem
This grand dame of Knightsbridge boasts five-star amenities, but the true gem is its heated outdoor rooftop pool and Bamford Wellness Spa. Located on the seventh floor, the spa feels like an English country garden high above the city. The secret garden is a blissful spot to unwind after a treatment, with daybeds and blooming flowers during summer. The spa features a holistic, organic philosophy from Bamford Haybarn, while OSKIA, a boutique British brand, provides luxurious facials. You’ll also find one-on-one yoga and Pilates classes and special events like hula hooping or synchronized swimming throughout summer. Check the website for updated schedules!
Richmond Harbour Hotel & Spa: Georgian Charm with a Modern Touch
This restored 18th-century Georgian building now houses a spa with a 20m indoor swimming pool and modern interiors. Enjoy a restaurant terrace with heaters and the stunning location, just steps away from Richmond Park. The spa features a sauna, steam room, and a stylish relaxation room with hanging egg-shaped beds. Outside, you’ll find a lush garden with two Scandinavian hot tubs and a vitality pool. The super-high-tech gym offers classes, and there are 13 treatment rooms including the Drift Away massage, a must-try! This spa is great value for money and welcomes children at specific times.
Four Seasons Park Lane: A Rooftop Oasis
This bold and classy hotel in Mayfair blends 1930s Art Deco elegance with idiosyncratic charm. No other spa in London offers the breathtaking views from the rooftop, overlooking Hyde Park. The sauna with its window provides especially magnificent vistas. Indulge in pre-treatment pampering with the vitality pool, featuring bubbles and underwater seating. Then, relax in the wood-clad relaxation room with leather pods, a gold mask feature wall, and plenty of magazines and herbal tea.
The Ned: London’s Super-Boutique Destination
This self-proclaimed super-boutique hotel, 14 years and £500 million in the making, is a hot spot in London. Its buzzy bar and restaurant spaces are sure to impress, but the elegant basement spa is a real winner. Cabana beds around the pool make it easy to relax, and you can also enjoy the sauna and steam room. The extensive treatment menu includes facials by Omorovicza and massages by Ila. Beyond massages, there’s a hair and beauty salon from Hiro Miyosh, an AMA nail bar, and a Refuel superfood and juice clinic – all very cool!
Corinthia Hotel: A Landmark of Luxury
This landmark building has undergone a lavish makeover, making it one of the most contemporary hotels in London. The spa is a remarkable feature, spanning four floors with a steam room, 17 treatment rooms, a private spa suite, nail studio, indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, amphitheatre sauna, ice fountain, marble heated loungers, and private sleep pods. This ESPA flagship offers de-stressing, muscle-releasing, and uplifting treatments. Various packages are available, including the Pure Indulgence Body Ritual.
Aman at The Connaught: Where Old World Meets New
This refined hotel blends old world charm with modern design in a subtle and elegant way. The Aman branded spa features deep woods, glossy marble, and minimalist lines. The black-granite swimming pool is the centerpiece, surrounded by loungers, and there’s a small aromatic steam room. Beyond the standard therapies, Aman at The Connaught offers signature experiences inspired by different areas of the world. Indulge in the Native American-inspired signature experience, a blend of different massages including ancient Navajo techniques.
The Bloomsbury Hotel: A Palace of Playful Elegance
This veritable palace is nestled just off High Holborn. Despite its effortless elegance, it’s a playful space with fake bird cages and models of a bulldog and bear by the lifts. The Sense spa is a soothing haven with a warren of black slate, a relaxation room, sauna and steam facilities in the changing rooms, and treatment rooms. The heated beds in the treatment rooms are a real treat, and the deep tissue Maison Caulières massage is perfect for releasing knots. You’ll also find a gym with complimentary fruit and headphones.
The Lanesborough: London’s Most Exclusive Spa Experience
This renowned hotel has some of the most expensive room rates in London but the spa is open to the public for £150 per day or free with a £250 treatment. Relax in the shadowy, magazine-laden relaxation room and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The treatment rooms offer a wide range of products from ila, La Prairie, Tata Harper, and Lanesborough’s own brand. You can also enjoy scent-infused experience showers, a steam room, sauna, and a small swimming pool with a whirlpool. The hotel also boasts a club lounge with a smoothie bar and vegetarian restaurant, a large gym, and a Daniel Galvin Jr hair salon.
Finding Your Perfect City Escape
London’s best spa hotels offer a diverse range of experiences, catering to every taste and budget. Whether you crave luxurious treatments, stunning views, or a touch of history, you’re sure to find the perfect city escape.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your spa getaway today and rediscover peace and rejuvenation in the heart of London.
