Spas in London

London, like every other world capital is equipped with many day spas and treatment centers which provide a peaceful sanctuary for Londoners in need of a retreat. Many of the London spas operate as day spas, accessible to visitors to the city. Some of London’s best spas are listed below:

Bliss London, 60 Sloane Avenue, London, SW3 3DD, Tel: 020 7584 3888

The Bliss London day spa is the London outpost of the New York-based spa chain which opened its doors in the tony Sloane square area of London in 2001. Ever since, it has become a favorite of the ladies-who-lunch crowd who head to the spa to avail themselves of its many signature (albeit quirkily-named) treatments like the immensely popular Triple-Oxygen facial, the various Blissage massages, and the Youth As We Know It facial and many more. The spa is equipped with eight multi-purpose treatment rooms and has a hip, modern vibe. Facials at Bliss London are priced from £70 while body and waxing treatments are priced from £95 and £20 respectively.

Sanderson Day spaAgua at Sanderson, 50 Berners Street, London W1T 2NG, Tel: 0207 300 1414

Spa Agua is the chic spa at the achingly hip Sanderson hotel, located in London’s West End. The spa, which extends over 10,000 square feet on the second floor of the hotel, is adorned with an all white décor, fourteen treatment rooms, and water bodies which give the spa the air of an old world sanatorium. The Agua spa is known for its Eve Lom facials, as well as its own signature brands, such as the Rose Renew and the Diamond Experience facial. The spa also offers a variety of body treatments. For a delicious experience, try the Agua Milk and Honey treatment. Facials at Agua are priced from £75 upwards, while day packages start at £145. The spa also offers special treatments for mothers-to-be and jet lagged travelers.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA, Tel: 020 7838 9888

The spa at London’s opulent Mandarin Oriental hotel offers a wide range of treatments, many of which have been specially developed for the spa using the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. The spa, which is equipped with a steam room, a vitality pool, and hydrotherapy body jets, offers services like facials, massages, and body treatments, along with its signature therapies such as the Oriental Harmony. Additionally, the spa also offers services like waxing and eyelash tinting. Its treatments generally range from £40 to £265.

Pacifica Day Spa, 1 Courtnell Street, Notting Hill, London, W2 5BU, Tel: 020 7243 1718

This chic Asian-inspired spa has two outlets in London, at Notting Hill and Hampstead. The spa offers Elemis, Dermalogica facials, peels, and wraps along with its own signature massages, manicure-pedicures, and waxing and tanning treatments. Massages at the Pacifica are priced from £35 upwards while manicures and pedicures are priced from £20. Signature treatments at the Pacifica include the Yoga Pedicure and the Mother-To-Be Massage.

Spa NK, SPAce.NK, 127-131 Westbourne Grove, London W24UP, Tel: 020 7727 8002

Spa NK is the spa chain promoted by the luxury beauty product emporium Space NK. The Spa NK chain has two outlets in London at Westbourne Grover and Knightsbridge and its treatment list includes Eve Lom facials, its own aromatherapy based facials and body treatments, massages including deep tissue massages, eyelash tinting and extensions, tanning treatments, manicures and pedicures and various waxing services. Facials at Spa NK are priced at £80 upwards.

Elemis Day Spa, 2-3 Lancashire Court, London W1S 1EX, Tel: 020 8909 5060

The luxurious Elemis Day Spa is the spa that is owned by the renowned skin care brand Elemis, a favorite with many spa-goers. The Elemis spa, located in the decidedly up market area of Mayfair, offers its customers treatments influenced by age old practices that hail from the Middle East, Thailand, India, and Polynesia. The ambiance offered by this spa is a combination of Eastern and Western elements.
The spa offers treatments for men, women, and couples. Some of the exotic treatments offered at the spa include the Jasmine Lulur Ritual, the Tahitian Bloom, the Exotic Coconut Rub and Milk Ritual Float, the Arabian inspired Exotic Steam Rasul and more. Treatments at the Elemis Day Spa are priced from £70.

Ki Mantra Urban Life Spa, 5 Camden Passage, London N1 8EU, Tel:020 7226 8860

The Ki Mantra Urban Spa is a modern unisex spa which offers a variety of treatments including its signature yogic massage which incorporates massage with yoga stretches. The treatments at the spa include a wide array of face, body and beauty treatments. The Ki Mantra spa operates from two locations in London, at Camden Passage in Islington and Kings Cross.