The best spa hotels in London

ESPA Life at Corinthia is the answer for when you want to completely shut off from the rest of the world and take a moment to relax and recharge. It’s set over four floors and is home to 17 luxurious treatment rooms. It’s all about holistic well-being here, meaning they aim to work on the body and mind from the outside in. Indulge in everything from acupuncture and personal training to ice fountains and a state-of-the-art sauna set inside four glass walls.

This classy Southbank hotel, a stone’s throw from the Tate Modern, houses an incredible spa (Agua) decked out in an eye-catching decor and design, including a feature floor-to-ceiling copper teardrop installation in the underground spa lounge. There are six treatment suites and an impressive menu of treatments, from hot stone massages and facial cleanses to body wraps and more.

Step into complete and utter luxury at The Spa at Four Seasons London, where you'll be met with dim lighting and a calming aesthetic. Eight ambient treatment rooms allow you to enjoy an assortment of blissful treatments, like massages, facials, body scrubs and sensory experiences. There's even a hammam that's stocked up with treatment products from Morocco. They also offer day passes with access to the spa facilities if you just want to head along for the day.

Pan Pacific London has an impressive spa and gym that’s totally dedicated to holistic wellness. It would be hard to beat the wellbeing offerings available here, which include everything from a top-of-the-range D-Wall and conditioning gym to results-driven relaxation techniques and pregnancy treatments. The hotel also has an infinity pool and a range of mindfulness workshops and sustainable nutrition options.

At this seventh-floor rooftop pool and garden, you can float in the pool or enjoy any of the Bamford treatments with incredible views over the surrounding Hyde Park. Once you’re suitably relaxed and rejuvenated, check out the buzzy Blue Bar, the hotel bar that has an extensive cocktail menu which is perfect for post-massage drinks with your pals.

This unique spa at Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane is home to nine luxurious treatment rooms where you can indulge in a range of premium treatments like deep sleep lavender massages, clay wraps and acupressure massages. The spa is known for using some of the best products in the world, from Linda Meredith Skincare and Black Pearl to Margaret Dabbs and The Organic Pharmacy.

Whether you're taking a moment from the hustle and bustle of busy city life or looking for somewhere to spend a special occasion, the luxury spa at The Savoy promises a safe sanctuary to relax and rejuvenate. Treatments range from everything from aromatherapy experiences and massages to facials and nail treatments. There's also a gym that's kitted out with Peloton bikes and a sauna and steam room open 24 hours a day.

The Hammam spa and salon at the 5-star Beaumont Hotel go above and beyond when it comes to relaxation. It features a deep marble plunge pool, a warm hammam slab, a steam room and a sauna in a discreet Art Deco-inspired space. You can indulge in various treatments, from Oskia facials and Moroccan scrubs to manicures, pedicures and various grooming treatments. It also houses a fully equipped gym with state-of-the-art equipment.

The Mandarin Oriental is the epitome of luxury, set in the affluent Knightsbridge area, famed for its luxury boutiques and world-class museums. The spa certainly also lives up to the same reputation offering premium treatments like revitalising massages, Ayurvedic practises, anti-ageing facials and bathing treatments, like Tian Quan, which is inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. There’s also a spotlight-lit pool, sauna, steam room, and a gym kitted out with all of the necessary equipment for a good workout.

W London’s AWAY spa on the sixth floor of the hotel is the place to go for total relaxation and celebrity-led, tailor-made treatments. You can enjoy everything from massages and facials to hairstyling and beauty treatments, as well as sauna and steam room sessions.

The anticipated Claridge’s hotel spa finally opened in late 2022, but it was well worth the wait. It houses seven treatment rooms, a sauna and steam rooms as well as a Josh Wood hair salon, a huge swimming pool and a fitness centre. There’s a carefully curated list of treatments, like gadget-focused facials and healing rituals to hot massages and nail art.

Head to the subterranean spa at Bulgari Hotel London for world-class facials and body treatments. This calming oasis promises complete and utter relaxation, home to an indoor pool, saunas, steam rooms and top-of-the-range treatments like micro-needling, LED facials and mind-calming massages.

The sky-high Montcalm East is a stylish, modern hotel in the heart of Old Street, home to the calming Bokeh spa, where you can slink into the pool and forget the busy city thrumming away outside. Choose from various treatments, like massages with CBD products, reflexology, body scrubs and manicures and pedicures, all designed to help you rest and reset.

At Raffles London at The OWO, the spa and modern fitness areas combine the renowned treatment expertise of Guerlain Paris with the movement and nutrition mastery of Pillar Wellbeing. The spa covers a whopping 27,000 square feet and four floors and provides soothing and private spaces to escape the stresses of contemporary life. Rejuvenate and refresh after unwinding in the pools or sauna, or treat yourself to a luxurious spa session in one of the exclusive VIP suites.

Whether you wish to maintain your daily fitness routine, enjoy the hotel's heated rooftop infinity pool, or get stuck into a fitness and pampering retreat, Art'otel has you covered. Take a dip in their pool and jacuzzi, relax with a cocktail from the bar, or enjoy the 360-degree views of London (or all three at once, why not?). The spa is the ultimate relaxing sanctuary, and enthusiasts can also use the spacious gym equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym machines.