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The capital of the United Kingdom, and one of the most exciting cities in the world, London showcases a breathtaking blend of history and modernity. Built around the Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the legendary Big Ben, the urban fabric of the city reflects elegance, poise and dynamism all at once. Slicing through it is the River Thames, and punctuating its built spaces are verdant acres of greenery. Restaurants, high-end and bargain shopping, and a vibrant art and theater scene, are also central to the London experience. Explore them all, and put any tiredness to rest at the luxurious spas around the city. We’ve brought together some of the best spa hotels in London, that you can stay in for an action-packed London holiday that doesn’t wear you out.

# 1

Bulgari Hotel London
Primly perched on Knightsbridge, flanked by upscale residences and a few paces away from high-end shopping destinations at Harrods, Bulgari Hotel doesn’t care to beat about the bush. This is a luxury hotel in a prime London neighborhood, and has a history of well-heeled clientele. It’s a perfect fit for guests who are serious about their relaxation, and this reflects in its highly professional and friendly service. The wood paneled rooms here are comfortable and equipped with premium toiletries. The restaurant and bar offer delicious food and drinks with a sophisticated ambiance. But the crowning glory of the hotel is the lavish Bulgari Spa. To begin with, its 2000-square-foot expanse of Vicenza stone, onyx and oak, is a delight to behold. Within it are a swimming pool, a vitality pool accented with gold leaf, 11 treatment rooms, and a luxurious spa suite with its own Jacuzzi and steam room. Treatments offered at the spa combine Asian and European elements, and include advanced skincare products and techniques. Indulge in a revitalizing Ayurvedic massage, a tension releasing four-handed massage, a nourishing foot massage, or some acupuncture therapy. Enjoy a refreshing facial with breath-work techniques, or choose from a range of non-surgical beauty and skincare treatments. All treatments at Bulgari Spa can be personalized to suit your specific preferences, and can be complemented by a session at the adjoining Gentlemen’s Grooming chamber, or the Neville Hair and Beauty salon.

# 2

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
The location of Four Seasons Hotel should by itself be enough to convince you to stay here. Set in Park Lane, one of London’s wealthiest and most sophisticated neighborhoods, it places you just a stroll away from Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Mayfair. And if you’re more interested in what’s inside the hotel, it won’t disappoint you either. Boldly designed interiors blending classic elegance with contemporary quirks, palatial suites with their own fireplaces, a charming afternoon tea service, and a fine dining restaurant with a unique take on Italian cuisine, make for an irresistible combination. But the highlight of the Four Seasons experience is its rooftop spa. Offering spectacular views of Hyde Park’s verdant bliss, the spa consists of 9 luxurious treatment rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. The Sky Suite is perfect for a couple’s spa day, with its own relaxation area, dressing room, and double steam shower. Start your session with some time at the vitality pool, or in your own relaxation pod with a cup of herbal tea. Choose any of the spa’s signature treatments, or have the therapists craft a bespoke ritual for you. Organic facials, manicures, eye treatments, aromatic foot soaks and scrubs, and massages ranging from leisurely hot stone sessions to quick stress release treatments, are featured on the Four Seasons London spa menu.

# 3

Corinthia Hotel London
The Corinthia Hotel is a London landmark, and has been for over a century. Being a guest here means that you’re staying in what was once the grand 600-room Métropole. Corinthia has carried this legacy forward and continues to operate out of an ornate Victorian era building. There is a quintessentially London-esque feel to the area around, which includes the likes of St. James Park, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross station, and of course the River Thames. Step into the building and you’ll find yourself in an atmosphere of unabashed opulence. Magnificent chandeliers, modern art, and stylish lighting set the tone for the interiors of the Corinthia, while its rooms exude a quiet, restful, but sophisticated vibe. This hotel is home to ESPA’s flagship spa, which is essentially four floors of pure indulgence. One of these is the awe-inspiring Thermal Floor, which features an indoor swimming pool, a vitality pool, an amphitheater sauna, an ice fountain, and relaxation spaces including loungers and sleep pods. The rest of the floors house 17 treatment rooms, a luxurious spa suite, a hair studio, a nail salon, a 24-hour gym, and the Spa Lounge that serves healthy refreshments. Indulge in an array of bespoke treatments here, which include facials, sleep therapy, breath-work and meditation, Chinese fusion massages and acupuncture treatments, to name a few.

# 4

Connaught Hotel London
The iconic Connaught Hotel has been one of the highlights of Mayfair for over a century now. In its present day avatar, it showcases an enchanting mix of classic and contemporary English décor and hospitality. Rooms here are plush, serene havens detailed in soothing hues, and equipped with designer amenities. The building has a Tadao Ando water feature right outside, and houses the exceedingly popular and Michelin starred Hélène Darroze restaurant. The Connaught is also home to the flagship Aman Spa, a luxurious oasis of tranquility, deliberately tucked away in the heart of the building. Imbued with an atmosphere of deep relaxation, it features exquisite timber screens, fragrances for every season, a black granite swimming pool with a cascading water wall, and five treatment rooms with their own dressing areas and steam showers. Breathe in the wafting scents of essential oils, tune in to the ambient music, and immerse yourself in massages and body treatments crafted from ancient traditions and modern science. On the Aman Spa menu are rejuvenating facials, body scrubs, and head-to-toe massages, along with a range of complementary therapies using reflexology, osteopathy, and traditional Chinese medicine. Guests can also take meditation classes, or spend time at the gym and the hair salon that are also part of the facility.

# 5

Shangri La Hotel At The Shard London
Shangri La at the Shard is so much more than just a 5-star hotel. To begin with, it is housed on floors 34 through 52 of the Shard, the tallest building in all of U.K. This iconic Renzo Piano skyscraper setting allows Shangri La to offer views that are undoubtedly the best you’ll get in London. Admire the sprawling cityscape from your sky-high perch, while enjoying world-class service and amenities. Rooms and suites here have floor-to-ceiling windows for added effect, and even the smallest of them are spacious enough to feature their own sitting areas. The sleek décor and serene ambiance of the rooms and suites make them perfect for massages, facials and other spa treatments, which are available on demand. After a rejuvenating spa session in the comfort of their own rooms, guests can enjoy an invigorating shower or bath in the ensuite marble bathrooms, some of which have freestanding tubs by the window. However, nothing beats the experience offered by the infinity pool on the 52nd floor. The heated Skypool has breathtaking views, and enjoys a tranquil setting, with soft lighting, timber screens, and an adjoining lounge area where drinks are served and hot towels handed out. Flanking the Skypool is a round-the-clock gym.

# 6

The Dorchester - Dorchester Collection
Famously glamorous, ever since it opened to the public, the Dorchester is among the most iconic hotels in London. Located near the southern end of Park Lane, it is a short walk away from Hyde Park station, Mayfair, and Piccadilly. Stay in one of the hotel’s individually designed rooms and suites, all of which have marble bathrooms with their own soaking tubs. Take the pampering up several notches at the Dorchester Spa, which flaunts a delicious Art Deco vibe, and an extensive treatment menu that includes as many as 22 facials. There are 9 treatment rooms and suites here, in addition to a relaxation lounge, a manicure-pedicure room, and separate aromatic steam rooms and experience showers for men and women. From full body massages, to anti-ageing treatments, to tea and light lunches at the charming ‘Spatisserie’, you can find everything you need to relax at the Dorchester Spa.

# 7

Savoy Hotel London
The Savoy enjoys the status of a London landmark, and puts you in the heart of Covent Garden, within walking distance of Trafalgar Square, Soho, the National Gallery, and the London Eye. It also houses a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, and opulent rooms with Edwardian or Art Deco interiors. If you’re looking for a place to relax, the Savoy’s Beauty & Fitness will not let you down. Built around a 10m swimming pool, it includes a 24-hour gym, a sauna, a steam room, and treatment rooms offering bespoke massages, scalp treatments, aromatherapy, facials, and manicures and pedicures, all in collaboration with Aromatherapy Associates.

# 8

Hotel Cafe Royal
Book a room at Café Royal, and you’ll join a guest list that has included the likes of Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde, David Bowie, and Muhammad Ali. You’ll also find yourself a stone’s throw away from Mayfair and Soho. There is a wide range of rooms and suites to choose from, some imbued in vintage appeal and others introducing contemporary elements. Service is impeccable, and breakfast here should not be missed. But it’s the underground Akasha Spa that takes the cake. With 9 treatment rooms, a private hammam, and a Watsu pool for guided meditations and water-based treatments, this is an extensive wellness destination. Enjoy an invigorating Vichy shower ritual, a facial, scrub or massage of your choice, or some quality time at the sauna, hot tub, or poolside lounge.

# 9

One Aldwych
Choose One Aldwych to immerse yourself in London’s theatre scene, as well as its distinctive take on sophistication. Designed as a tribute to Edwardian era elegance, with generous doses of vibrancy thrown in, this hotel flaunts impressive interiors. It also has a welcoming degree of tranquility, with soundproofed windows, soft color palettes, and clutter-free corridors. This aura of tranquility reaches its peak at the Health Club, which the hotel fittingly describes as a contemporary urban retreat. A gorgeous 18 meter pool with mood lighting and an underwater music system, saunas and steam rooms, a relaxation lounge with magazines and refreshments, and spa rooms offering facials, massages and grooming treatments from premium Spanish and British skincare brands, are all part of the Health Club at One Aldwych.

# 10

Haymarket Hotel London
A boutique hotel housed in a Regency era townhouse in Suffolk Place, Haymarket Hotel London is a stone’s throw away from Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street and Trafalgar Square. Its busy surroundings melt into quiet bliss once you step inside. The décor here is quirky and vibrant, and all the rooms and suites are individually designed. For your relaxation needs, head to Soholistic, which has treatment rooms offering myriad facial therapies, body treatments, massages, reflexology, waxing, and manicures and pedicures. Guests can also order in-room treatments. Soholistic also includes a gym, and is flanked by an enchanting pool area with fiber-optic mood lighting and a stylish bar.

# 11

51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites And Residences
Located minutes away from Buckingham Palace, and housed in a Victorian-Edwardian structure enveloping the fountain at St. James Court, this hotel offers plush and spacious suites with their own kitchens and butler service. The hotel’s history makes for an enthralling rags-to-riches story, and the riches are still reflected in its boldly opulent interiors. The La Sultane de Saba spa on the property even offers signature 23 karat gold facials, in addition to gold mask treatments and lifting and sculpting massages. The spa also includes a sauna, a steam room, and a gym.

# 12

The Milestone Hotel
This historic hotel has an address on the bustling Kensington Road, and overlooks Kensington Park. An intimate affair, it offers a mix of rooms and apartments with vintage furniture and accents. In line with its boutique vibe, the public spaces in Milestone Hotel are all cozy and welcoming. The hotel spa has a spacious treatment room offering full body massages, body treatments, facials, and myriad other beauty therapies. It also has a resistance pool with flowing water, and is flanked by a fully-equipped fitness room where personal trainers are available.

# 13

The Montcalm Marble Arch
If quiet getaways are what you prefer, you’ll find a perfect host in the Marble Arch by Montcalm, a chic boutique hotel right by Oxford Street. Shop, dine and explore the prime tourist destinations in the vicinity of the hotel, and put your feet up at the end of the day in its serene, bronze tinted rooms. For some additional pampering, head to the Spa at the Montcalm, which is right across the street and features 4 treatment rooms that offer manicures, facials, body wraps, and head-to-toe massages. The Spa also has a steam room, a sauna, a whirlpool, and a full-service fitness room.

# 14

South Place Hotel
This contemporary hotel is a cheerful haven amidst the monotonous buildings in the City area. The Moorgate tube station is a few paces away. The interiors of South Place Hotel are an exploration of greys and sudden splashes of color, all dipped in deliberately dim lighting and artsy surprises. The hotel spa can be found on the first floor, and is a compact but relaxing little haven. Treat yourself to a facial, massage or bespoke treatment, and relax at the sauna, steam room, or experience showers. There’s a well-appointed dressing area that is shared by the spa and the adjoining gym, and yoga lessons are available.

# 15

Sunborn Yacht Hotel
Enjoy the rare experience of staying in a luxury yacht, even if it is an engineless variant. At the Sunborn Yacht Hotel, you can expect accommodation that is not cabin-sized, ample choice of cuisines, and friendly and helpful service. The on-board spa has two Symphony Skin Therapy Rooms that share an outdoor relaxation deck. Treatments on the menu include facials, eye treatments, skin hydration treatments, body scrubs and wraps, aromatherapy and deep tissue massages, scalp massages, hands and feet massages, and manicures and pedicures, to name a few.

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