10 Best Spas in London

Venture 4 levels beneath a luxurious hotel in Whitehall and you will find yourself in ESPA Life at Corinthia, a futuristic and award-winning spa bedecked in stunning black marble. Spend some time in the many thermal facilities here, including an amphitheatre style sauna and a beautifully tranquil vitality pool.

ESPA Life offers a range of treatments to take you on a ‘sensorial journey’ of self-discovery. Indulge in a Japanese Kobido-inspired facial for youthful skin or a Nurture Ritual to release the energy in your heart chakra and encourage self-love. Afterwards, treat yourself to a nutritious tuna poke bowl or vegan brownie at the peaceful Spa Lounge.

With a motto like ‘We can arrange virtually anything,’ you won’t be left disappointed at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel at Ten Trinity Square. Boasting a traditional Moroccan hammam set alongside Roman architecture and a 46-foot-long swimming pool, this retreat blends treatments from eastern and western cultures for a pamper day to remember.

Create your own personalised package – complete with afternoon tea if you fancy it – from warming, spiced mud wraps with ginger and orange infused seaweed, decadent green caviar facials, classic Swedish massages and more. Opt for the Voyager Massage Journey and be swept away to peaceful waters with a brushing technique that reflects the movement of the sea.

Highstreet powerhouse Lush combines your favourite products with atmospheric music and themed rooms to provide a wellness experience like no other at the Lush Spa. Spanning 3 floors and hosting a renowned vegan café, the spa at Lush’s largest London store is decorated with a cosy, vintage English cottage vibe.

Alongside classic treatments like massages, facials and scrubs, there’s also a mesmerising sound bath complete with ear candles, bespoke guided meditation and a Synaesthesia treatment created to indulge the senses. If you’re looking for revitalisation, try the Energiser – a full body massage with cushioned drumsticks set to drumbeats. If you fall in love with the music during your time here, you’ll be pleased to know it’s also for sale.

If you’re looking for a truly spectacular way to spoil yourself, look no further than the spa at the Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane in the heart of Mayfair. With expert staff, prominent partners, such as the Organic Pharmacy, and only the very best in treatments and facials, this place really is all about the utmost in luxury.

Stimulate your senses with a detoxifying massage with green coffee and chilli oil. Treat your skin to the royal treatment with decadent 24-carat gold body oil and butter. Achieve the brightest of glows with an opulent facial with genuine diamond dust. Couples can even book the Sky Suite for stunning private Hyde Park views.

For a truly unique spa experience, visit the converted wine cellars of a 17th century terraced house in Covent Garden to discover AIRE Ancient Baths. Surrounded by exposed brick, flickering candles and the scent of orange blossom are various thermal baths ranging from 10°C to 40°C. Relax joints and muscles with healing saltwater or brave an invigorating dip into the cold plunge pool to boost blood circulation.

There are many treatments available to add to your ancient bathing experience, but highlights include The Royal Indulgence – a full body pampering celebration of England’s love of tea – and The Signature Wine Experience – featuring a soak in a heart-shaped bathtub with a concoction made using Spanish Ribera del Duero red grapes.

Those wanting to combine their pampering with the very latest in wellness technology should check in at the Bulgari Spa in Knightsbridge. With products that utilise stem cell research and high-tech formulas, you can expect clinical results from their huge collection of facials and body treatments. Resident experts who regularly attend to the poshest of celebs will keep you in safe hands.

Book an anti-pollution Pure City Living experience or an Ayurvedic-inspired Mauli ritual to cleanse the stress of city life. Don’t miss a lounge in the tranquil vitality pool with gold leaf tiles or take a dip in the oversized hydro massage tub and marvel at the magnificent green onyx backdrop in the exclusive Onyx Spa Suite.

Award-winning all-natural skincare brand ilāpothecary holds sustainability and healing at its core, and the spa at their London flagship store certainly reflects that. With oxygen infusions included with every treatment to combat toxins, thorough consultations with expert therapists and a cosy living room vibe, it’s no wonder that ilāpothecary is a favourite of celebrities including Meghan Markle, Sunetra Sarker and Helena Bonham-Carter.

There’s a wealth of treatments on offer, including homeopathy, crystal healing and acupuncture. Those suffering with tired eyes from computer screens should treat themselves to the Digital Detox Face Therapy. If you’re looking for something a little more hands-on, get involved with a pranayama breathing or gong bathing workshop to expand your wellness skillset.

If you dream of Parisian luxury but only have a modest budget, take a trip to the Caudalie Boutique Spa in Covent Garden. The modern space teeming with relaxing greenery provides a peaceful backdrop for a range of treatments – all with Caudalie products.

There’s a relaxing facial on offer for every skin type and concern, and friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to provide tailored advice. Slough away your worries with a detox scrub followed by a contouring massage or squeeze in an express facial and eye-lifting treatment in your lunch hour. Enjoy a cup of detox tea and let the scents of essential oils and harmonious music whisk you away to bliss – at least, for an hour.

Embracing self-care and femininity, Casa Spa is a ladies-only traditional hammam spa in the city centre, bedecked with stunning mosaics and marble walls. It’s the go-to place for authentic black soap scrubs and ghassoul mud packs along with a spot of meditation in a Rhassoul steam chamber or infra-red sauna.

A hydrating honey hair mask and a chocolate body mask will leave you feeling heavenly, and the pampering only continues in the relaxation lounge where you can sip tasty Moroccan tea to your heart’s content. Casa Spa regularly has mid-week offers on their pamper packages so make sure you check their website for the latest discounts.

Discover a piece of history at Porchester Spa, a Grade 2 listed building in Westminster with a Victorian bathhouse ambience. There are several thermal facilities to enjoy, from a sauna to Turkish hot rooms, all with original 1929 Art Deco tiling and artefacts.

The décor might be vintage, but the treatments aren’t. Melt away those aches with a massage using heated bamboo, modified cupping techniques or healing CBD oil. Facials on offer utilise products by French marine spa brand Thalgo while the strawberry and elderflower or citrus scented body scrubs will leave you glowing and ready for another day in the city.