London is of course the best city in the world but at times the hustle and bustle of daily life can get on top of us.
For those in need of a little relaxation and self care, there are plenty of spa hotels in London to unwind in.
Some simply offer treatments, while others have pools and saunas where you can spend an entire afternoon relaxing with a glass of champagne or a soothing tea.
It turns out that 10 of the best spa hotels in the country are located right here in the capital, having been nominated in the World Spa Awards 2023.
From the new and much-hyped spa at Claridges, to the former private members club the Mandarin Oriental, here are the ten London spa hotels nominated for this year’s prestigious prize.
1. The Connaught
The Aman Spa at The Connaught lies beneath the hotel’s elegant lobby. The spa offers holistic massages, a black granite pool and meditation classes and a waterfall. It also offers four signature treatment journeys reflecting traditional rituals of renewal from China, Thailand, India and the Americas.
2. Bulgari
The Bulgari spa is a serious sanctuary, with two floors that feature a 25m lap pool, a vitality pool, gym, nail salon, and ‘thermal experience’ showers. Treatments involve Bulgari's own line, as well as products by ESPA, and are focused on a general concept of luxurious wellness.
3. The Langham
The Chuan Spa at the Langham is guided by the principle of the five elements of Chinese medicine. The luxurious spa also features a gym, swimming pool, heated lounge chairs, and a Himalayan rock salt sauna.
4. Claridge's
Designed by renowned architect André Fu, the spa at Claridges is inspired by traditional Japanese temples and Zen gardens in Kyoto. Natural materials like limestone and wood prevail, alongside graceful ikebana flower arrangements that help set the tone.