Spa & Wellness
The 4 Best Spa Days in London
Pools, steam and a long lunch: where to book the best spa days in London, for one or for two.
In short: our top picks are ESPA Life at Corinthia, The Berkeley Spa and The Ned Spa. 4 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
A spa day is the city’s best reset: a few unhurried hours of pool, steam and treatment, ideally finished with a long lunch. London does them beautifully, from grand hotel sanctuaries to serene urban retreats. These are the best spa days in London, whether you are going solo, with a friend or as a couple.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Westminster | ££££ |
| The Berkeley Spa | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| The Ned Spa | Bank | ££££ |
| Cowshed at Soho House | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
ESPA Life at Corinthia
Why we pick itThe gold-standard London spa day; come early and lose hours to the thermal floor before lunch.
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The Berkeley Spa
Why we pick itA rooftop pool with a retractable roof; a glamorous spa day with a view over Knightsbridge.
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The Ned Spa
Why we pick itA characterful spa in a grand former bank, with a hammam and barber; a stylish City reset.
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Cowshed at Soho House
Why we pick itRelaxed, friendly spa days with good-value packages; the approachable end of the London spa scene.
Before you book
Look for packages that include lunch and pool access, not just a treatment; that is where the value and the pleasure are. Book ahead and arrive early. And turn the phone off at the door; the point of a spa day is to actually switch off.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
ESPA Life at Corinthia is our editor's choice: The gold-standard London spa day; come early and lose hours to the thermal floor before lunch. ESPA Life at Corinthia, The Berkeley Spa and The Ned Spa lead the guide, with 4 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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