The Summer Edit: summer spa experiences for vacation vibes
From swim-up bars to natural pools, outdoor saunas to private cabanas, spa gardens to sun loungers, UK spas are giving vacation vibes whatever the weather this summer.
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The epitome of stylish grandeur in the heart of London's Belgravia, The Peninsula London occupies one of the most prestigious addresses in the city. Embodying the best of old world charm and modern design, it's the perfect place for anyone who wants to impress or be impressed, complete with seven bars and restaurants (one with two Michelin Stars), and a round-the-clock approach to wellness.
The Peninsula Spa & Wellness Centre itself sits on the lower floors of the hotel with a 24-hour gym, and a lavish 25-metre swimming pool adorned with intricately-crafted mosaic artwork and illuminated by overhead panels that change over the course of the day to simulate natural sunlight. There are also separate men's and women's saunas and steam rooms, not to mention a collection of spa treatments and rituals incorporating Ayurvedic aromatherapy. The cherry on top is the Errol Douglas Hair Salon.
The Park Hyatt London River Thames is idyllically situated on the banks of the capital's famous river. A five-star hotel, it is a beacon of refined elegance for discerning travellers, perfect for luxury spa days or romantic getaways. The lavish hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city's storied treasures, returning to enjoy rest and relaxation amongst art-infused spaces as well as restaurants with a reputation for excellence.
The Spa at Park Hyatt London River Thames is a carefully designed haven of rest and rejuvenation. A city sanctuary, it's bathed in natural daylight and complete with unique experiences, from a 20-metre pool to a 24-hour fitness centre featuring a soaring double-height ceiling, two Somadome meditation pods, to skincare by facialist Ling Chan, as well as Dutch luxury wellness brand, The|Tides, and the quintessentially British Tea & Tonic, based in Surrey.
In one of London's most prestigious locations, Montcalm Mayfair is the flagship destination for the illustrious Montcalm collection - a five-star boutique hotel in Mayfair, complete with a luxurious spa. The hotel is in a Grade II-listed building on the cusp of Park Lane, stylishly updated to offer modern hospitality with inspiration from a bygone era. For example, it honours tastemakers of the past, including opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, Elizabeth Montagu, co-founder of the legendary Blue Stockings Society. A particularly popular feature is Lilli by Akira Back - their signature restaurant by the world-renowned, Michelin-starred chef Akira Back.
The YĀTRĀ Spa, which opened for the first time in 2025 is equally impressive, drawing on the heritage and majesty of the yātrā - a Sanskrit term for a 'journey' that can be both physical and spiritual. From the mineral bath to the TechnoGym, the traditional wood sauna to the Pilates studio, it's all rooted in a philosophy of self knowledge and understanding. Meanwhile, award-winning treatments invite you to enjoy a combination of Mauli Rituals for holistic botanical wellbeing, QMS Medicosmetics for proactive skin rejuvenation, and bespoke YĀTRĀ rituals for something truly exceptional.
A boutique day spa destination, Park Lane Wellness on Park Street near Grosvenor Square, invites guests to enjoy holistic rest and relaxation in a stylish, contemporary space.
Giving you the opportunity to enjoy and embrace wellbeing the way that best suits you, there's a collection of facilities that are all geared towards helping you make the most of your treatments. There's a bespoke Moroccan hammam, a hydrotherapy pool, authentic steam room, and a Nordic sauna, as well as a serene lounge with signature wellbeing refreshments and herbal teas.
When it comes to treatments, there's a wide variety available, from holistic face and body treatments to specialist physical therapies, functional medicine, and state-of-the-art facial aesthetics. Try vitamin and mineral infusions with their advanced NAD+ therapy, Emerald Laser treatments, Cryopenm permanent make-up, profhilo, hyaluronic threads, polynucleotides, mesotherapy injections, or facials from Bellefontaine, SkinCeuticals, and Hydrafacial.
Four Seasons London Park Lane is a luxury hotel at one of the most prestigious locations in London, where the recently renovated interior makes for the height of contemporary luxury and the rooftop spa means you can enjoy a treatment above the clouds. You can't help but fall in love with this hotel, whatever the occasion, but naturally it's perfect for romantic getaways and celebrations.
While rooms and suites invite you to stay in the lap of luxury, dining at the hotel is endlessly popular, whether it's dinner at the Pavyllon restaurant or fine teas and pastries in the lounge.
The Forbes Four-Star spa meanwhile, looks out over London's skyline, providing a restful experience thanks to the 24-hour gym, or enjoying a 60-minute journey through the adult-only salt-wall sauna, eucalyptus steam room and vitality pool. Their array of treatments only adds to the beauty of it all, whether you opt for a sound bath or a Four Seasons Four Stones signature facelift ritual.
A five-star, luxury hotel on the south west corner of the iconic Leicester Square, The Londoner is a spectacular building spanning 16 storeys, curated to reflect the drama and elegance of West End life. Perfect for romantic trips and celebrations, you have a world of entertainment on your doorstep. The elegant hotel is not only an invigorating place to stay, but also has six concept eateries and bars within its ranks, from their signature French restraint to a decadent rooftop bar that reimagines the traditions and informal style of the Japanese izakaya drinking establishments. Of course, there's also The Stage - honouring the area's theatrical heritage with a dramatic space for Champagne and afternoon tea.
The Retreat is the hotel's subterranean wellness sanctuary, where guests can relax, refresh and detox, with a gym, swimming pool, hydropool, sauna, steam room, and secluded cabanas. The sparks in partnership with Omorovicza when it comes to treatments, offering exquisite facials, massages and rituals, alongside Hiro Miyoshi Hair & Beauty, and Joe Vipond Gentlemen's Grooming. There's even a dedicated spa dining area - Refuel.
The Mandara Spa brand is famous for delivering world-class spa experiences with an Oriental flavour, and set within the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, that's exactly what you will find. The hotel is achingly modern, and perfectly placed on the South Bank of the Thames and overlooking the Houses of Parliament. Those staying in the penthouses enjoy especially magical views across the city skyline. The hotel's four on-site restaurants and bars meanwhile invite you to enjoy a world of flavour from the award-winning, French Brasserie Joël to the popular Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar.
Alongside the hotel luxury, the Mandara Spa fuses the excitement of London with the holistic wellbeing influences of spiritual Bali. Step into a space bedecked in Mondrian paintings and Japanese Shoji screens, where the air is infused with scents of ylang ylang or lavender, and time is spent in the steam room, sauna and a 15-metre pool. Elemis spa treatments are the pièce de résistance, combining age-old traditions with the finest European skincare for the ultimate Mandara moment.
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