Spa & Wellness
The 4 Best Spas in London
Where to switch off in the city: the best spas in London, from grand hotel sanctuaries to design-led hideaways.
In short: our top picks are ESPA Life at Corinthia, The Bulgari Spa and The Spa at Mandarin Oriental. 4 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
A great spa is a quiet kind of luxury, and London hides some of the best in the world behind hotel lobbies and townhouse doors. The finest are about more than a treatment: a pool worth swimming, a steam room worth lingering in, and the sense that no one will rush you. These are the spas in London worth booking for the room as much as the rub.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Westminster | ££££ |
| The Bulgari Spa | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| The Spa at Mandarin Oriental | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| Akasha at Hotel Cafe Royal | Piccadilly | ££££ |
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Editor’s choice
ESPA Life at Corinthia
Why we pick itFour floors of subterranean calm; the marble pool, sleep pods and amphitheatre sauna are the benchmark.
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The Bulgari Spa
Why we pick itA 25-metre pool and gold-mosaic luxury; one of the most glamorous spas in the city.
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The Spa at Mandarin Oriental
Why we pick itSerene Hyde Park luxury with a vitality pool and expert treatments; impeccable from start to finish.
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Akasha at Hotel Cafe Royal
Why we pick itA holistic spa with a beautiful pool just off Piccadilly; central calm in the heart of the West End.
Before you book
Arrive early to make the most of the pool, steam and sauna before your treatment; they are half the point. Many of the best hotel spas sell day passes if you are not staying. And book treatments well ahead, especially at weekends, when the best slots go first.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
ESPA Life at Corinthia is our editor's choice: Four floors of subterranean calm; the marble pool, sleep pods and amphitheatre sauna are the benchmark. ESPA Life at Corinthia, The Bulgari Spa and The Spa at Mandarin Oriental 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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