Things to do in London, England: The Best Spas & Wellness

THE NEWLY REFURBISHED ATHENAEUM SPA The spa has been totally refurbished in time for our re-opening in September 2020 after lockdown. A boutique haven of tranquility, The Spa at The Athenaeum is a hidden gem, nestled beneath our Mayfair hotel. Indulge in bespoke treatments – perfect for a spot of relaxation. For guests staying at the hotel, the spa promises a space to relax and de-stress, complete with 24 hour gym.

An intimate, Art Deco jewel, the Spa at The Beaumont Hotel features a round, marble plunge pool; a warmed, marble hamam slab; a steam room and a sauna, as well as two treatment rooms and a relaxation area. With sleek white marble interiors, accented with black and silver, and inspired by the Turkish baths at the Royal Automobile Club in London and the original New York YMCA, the spa offers a range of relaxing massages, hamam-style body treatments and ultra-therapeutic facials, using British brand Pai, formulated using the best performing, highest quality organic ingredients. The spa has recently partnered with osteopath Bhart Shemar and facialist Abigail James to offer a complete health, well-being and beauty experience. The Beaumont Spa also offers top to toe male & female grooming treatments, including manicures & pedicures, as well as hair styling and traditional wet shaves for men, all in an utterly tranquil environment.

The Dorchester Spa brings an exclusive pampering destination to London. Exuding 1930s Art Deco glamour, combined with a contemporary edge, its design is inspired by the iconic British style of The Dorchester.

The May Fair Spa London turns valuable time into still more valuable results through a meticulously tailored experience re-emphasising wellbeing and health. Spa treatments are carefully structured to put time on hold, creating a discreet, healing inner sanctuary, far from the whirl of central London. Here your needs are carefully assessed as the basis for highly personalised beauty and health spa treatments, and personal training that will transform your approach to exercise.

The Luxury Spa Retreat in the Heart of London’s Mayfair. Discover a warm and welcoming haven of peace and tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Mayfair. An oasis of calm, where you are invited to relax and unwind in complete luxury. Our award-winning spa offers an escape from everyday life, where both mind and body are restored and re-energized. Our uniquely holistic approach, combined with the latest results-driven technology, has won us much acclaim from the beauty press. Most recently we were voted London’s Best Day Spa by Conde Nast Johansens. But by far, our most important critic is our customer. Every visit to Spa Illuminata is carefully tailored to the needs of the individual. And that’s what makes our bespoke salon spa offering so unique. Come and experience an unrivaled range of treatments for yourself, each one delivered with care and precision by one of our highly skilled therapists.

Beneath the ornate Edwardian lobby of The Connaught lies a portal from England to the East. The Aman Spa is an oasis of tranquillity that reflects the hotel’s inimitable style and Aman Resorts Asian inspired aesthetic. Five low-lit treatment rooms (one double and four single) feature a treatment area, private dressing area and shower. In addition to its five luxurious low-lit treatment rooms, the spa features a cascading granite water wall in a subtly-lit 60 square metre vitality-pool, and fitness studio with the very latest in Technogym equipment. At the heart of our menu are our signature journeys that reflect the traditional rituals of renewal from around the world: • From India, a Chakra balancing treatment where a subtle meditative practice is used to release emotional tension • From Thailand, a unique massage and herbal compresses are used to release deep seated muscular tension • From China, a restorative treatment that improves the body’s QI or energy • From North America, a sage and cedar wood smudging followed by a grounding hot river stone massage, used to turn over a new leaf All our treatments are drawn from these four journeys. We invite you to book by time for a personalised session ranging from 1 hr – 2 hrs 30mins.

Stop in for a “pick-me-up” at one of London’s premier one-stop grooming emporiums for men, offering barbering, skincare, bodycare and spa treatments.