Lifestyle The Evening Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. There is nothing quite like taking some time to yourself and enjoying a decadent spa day, where you can hunker down in a fluffy robe and let your only concern be whether to sauna or steam next.
But with London so saturated with sanctuaries — how to decipher the good from the great? Well, we’ve taken one for the team and done the hard work for you, with a round-up of London’s most luxurious spas. Whether you’re looking for a deep tissue massage to iron out WFH-induced aches and pains, want to revive an exhausted complexion (who can blame you) or are just after some much needed “me time” in a serene subterranean bubble, the perfect destination awaits. The underground, two-floor spa at the Bvlgari is terrifically luxurious: the gold mosaic around the colonnaded 25-metre swimming pool makes for quite the swim; the eleven treatment rooms (including a double suite) and relaxation area — all made with Vicenza stone, onyx and oak — are simple in an opulent sort of way, and there’s a very good gym run by Workshop.
Now there’s a new range of wellness treatments, Journeys, to supplement the excellent spa options. Choose from Sleep, Longevity and Recovery, followed by a deep tissue or relaxing massage or facial. The Recovery is a combination of ice bath and sauna to stimulate metabolism under the supervision of a fi.
