The best spas in Manchester

The Lowry Hotel in Salford offers five-star riverside accommodation inspired by Manchester's independent spirit. The hotel features a luxury spa, upscale French cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and versatile meeting spaces for events. The RE:TREAT spa is modern, with technology-based equipment such as a cryotherapy chamber, meditation pod and sensory deprivation tank. Treatments are done with Grown Alchemist, GAIA or ELEMIS products, and there are scientifically advanced skincare treatments. Expert instructors also lead a range of wellness sessions, from yoga classes to guided meditation and sound healing.

The Midland Hotel in Manchester has been a mainstay in the city for almost 120 years, initially opening in 1903 as a railway hotel. Inside, it contains several award-winning restaurants, including Adam Reid at The French, Mount Street Dining Room & Bar, and The Tea Room at the Midland. There's also a peaceful spa kitted out with modern facilities as well as a range of spa day packages and treatments. The hotel itself is grand and elegant, with an imposing, ornate exterior and equally striking interiors. Rooms are sleek, bright and modern and come in various sizes.

Mottram Hall in Wilmslow offers a luxurious spa experience in a charming Grade II-listed building in the scenic Cheshire countryside. Operated by Champneys, the spa offers a range of relaxing treatments, from massages to facials. It also houses steam rooms, saunas, and a spacious swimming pool. There's also an 18-hole championship golf course and a FIFA-accredited football pitch. There are also three restaurants, an afternoon tea and a Sunday lunch.

The luxurious spa at King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa is in one of Manchester's top hotels. Inside, there's a state-of-the-art fitness centre with four zones and a rejuvenating spa. Spend some time in the Himalayan salt cave, thermal spa, steam room, sauna, or ice fountain. Choose from a variety of relaxing treatments and spa packages tailored to your relaxation needs.

Malmaison Spa is an urban retreat that offers a variety of ESPA and Nimue face and body treatments and bespoke spa day packages for complete rejuvenation. Switch off from the busy city and treat yourself to a massage, facial, or salt scrub. Tailored treatments cater to both men and women, and spa days feature lunches and extra treats.

The five-star Edwardian Manchester hotel offers the ultimate luxurious escape, whether just heading there for a spa day or a hotel stay. Located within the historic Free Trade Hall, this renowned hotel features 263 bedrooms, a spa, a gym, and a pool. The spa has modern facilities and treatments alongside a fitness centre, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room. You can also relax with a number of treatments, such as massages, body polishes, and personalised facials.

Located inside Manchester's iconic Beetham Tower, this modern hotel boasts breathtaking city views and beyond through its vast floor-to-ceiling windows. The 23rd-floor bar is a lovely spot to enjoy a cocktail with some of the best views of the city. There's also a spa here, and guests can unwind at the hotel's swimming pool, which features a glass roof and walls. There's also a whirlpool tub, steam room, and sauna.

Situated conveniently opposite the Manchester Arena and Victoria Station, this hotel chain boasts a luxurious spa with five treatment rooms. Hotel guests enjoy a generous 20 per cent discount on treatments. The indoor pool is surrounded by loungers and deckchairs with glossy magazines to flick through. There's also a sauna, steam room, and a well-equipped gym, hosting daily classes such as yoga and spinning.