The Best Spa Hotels to Book in London

Situated in the heart of Mayfair, the secreted-away spa in the art-deco Beaumont entices you into its labyrinth of treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms and plunge pools. If you’re looking for a cure-all, opt for the Soothing Hammam treatment during which a specialist will nourish your body (and soul) with Moroccan-style pampering. You’ll be washed with warm water and black soap atop a marble table, before your skin gets a rigorous buffing with a kessa mitt and a full-body Dead Sea mud wrap. Just as you think you can’t get any softer, you’ll be taken into another room where a melted shea butter massage works away all your knots and tension.

No matter the watch around your wrist, it’s always me-time at the Chelsea Harbour, one of the best spa hotels in London. At the health club, each changing room comes with a steam room and sauna, where time freezes the more your body heats up. The amber glow of candles cast dancing shadows across the room as you sip afternoon tea. Once your feet get the royal treatment with a long-overdue cleanse, you’ll be ready to walk on air to the massage table where warm Fleur de Vigne oil dissipates tension as it enters your every pore.

Tailored spa treatments designed to revitalise your mind, body and soul come as standard at the Berkeley. The hotel’s Bamford Wellness Spa elevates your stay with an uplifting mix of holistic treatments, invigorating wellness classes and premium relaxation. Any afternoon is immediately enhanced with a restorative one-to-one yoga class, full body exfoliation, and nourishing silent massage that awakens the senses as you drift to sleep. Interrupt your trail of Zs only to float to the rooftop pool where a fresh smoothie and views of Hyde Park keep you in a delightful daze.

Looking for a tempting hotel with a spa in London? Rosewood seals the deal with Face Place, a US-hailing skincare clinic favoured by New York runway models and Hollywood A-listers. After rejuvenating every pore with the clinic’s signature galvanic current treatment, lay your radiant cheeks on your suite’s king bed or book endless body rituals at the hotel’s Sense Spa to ease you into a deep night’s sleep.

For relaxation that is defined not by the massage oils on your back but by the sweat on your brow, head to the Savoy. This London luxury spa hotel on the Strand has not one but two gyms open around the clock for heart-pumping pampering. The sauna and steam room will warm you up after a swim against the jet-stream current in the indoor pool. If your aching muscles convince you to slow your heart rate, the signature Savoy facial, back scrub and full body massage are worth the pause.

Seasonal serenity can be experienced at this Scandi-style spa in west London. The sleek hotel boasts London’s very own Snow Paradise – a frosty cabin with temperatures plummeting below -10C (14F) to stimulate the senses after a session in the heat of the sauna. Beaming white walls are contrasted with neutral tones and wooden furnishings, and the mirrored tiling reflects the sparkling waters of the hydrotherapy pool. Visit the steam room to destress the mind and body, and leave ready to face the outside world with a sense of tranquility.

Those looking to spoil themselves could do worse than stepping inside the lavish, marbled spa at the Bulgari. A paean to ritzy Italian luxury, the hotel comes with all the frills, including a steam room, numerous treatment rooms and a hot tub. Luminous colonnades flank the 25m (82ft) pool – a rare find in the middle of the city – which is lit by dappled rays from underwater lights and overlooked by rows of cabanas. Meanwhile, the golden cavern of the vitality pool offers invigorating massage jets. When you can soak no more, make like James Bond and refresh your palate with a vodka martini or two at the Nolita Social bar upstairs.

Four Seasons hotels are well known for their glamorous interiors, and this outpost in the east of London is no different. The atrium in the the lobby casts a soft golden glow over the sleek interiors, and there’s a Narnia-esque quality to the silvery winter woodland depicted on the pillars of the pool area. The glitz continues in the futuristic hammam, which feels like the inside of a disco ball with its shining tiles and spherical shape. Hot stone massages and immaculate manicures serve as the perfect prelude to an evening meal at the hotel’s Asian-fusion restaurant, Mei Ume, where you can tuck into signature dishes such as the spicy tuna maki.

Situated on the chic streets of Kensington, this grand Victorian building houses an expansive spa that welcomes outside clients as well as hotel guests. An earthy palette creates a natural look and feel, with dark wood furnishings and abstract branch patterns complementing the beige walls. Privacy is ensured thanks to separate steam facilities for men and women, while massages and facials are on offer in the three atmospheric treatment rooms. Prime yourself for relaxation by burning off some energy at the 24/7 gym, a well-equipped space managed by Linn Hansen, the former UK Fitness Champion.

The Langham treats guests to a classically lavish experience that begins in the grand marble lobby and extends all the way to the plush rooms and cosseting spa. Housed in what was once a large bank vault, the beautiful sunken indoor pool feels hidden and exclusive. Chinese medicine takes centre stage in the Chuan Body+Soul spa, where treatments such as the 2.5-hour Chuan Ritual – including a massage and facial – will leave you feeling like a new person.