The best spa to be in your element: AWAY Spa at W Edinburgh

Having only opened in 2023, AWAY Spa at W Edinburgh is already earning a reputation as one of the best spas in Edinburgh. Stylish, contemporary and in the heart of the city, it's something of a hidden gem, complete with one of the best views in town at their unique rooftop bar.

Within the spa hotel in Edinburgh, the AWAY Spa is a haven of rest and relaxation. Combining Hollywood-style glamour with natural inspiration, they invite guests into a carefully curated spa journey that begins with a detox elixir shot, made daily by their chef. Then, after your treatment you're encouraged to head to the sky-high W Deck at the W Lounge to enjoy unfettered 360-degree views of Edinburgh with a cocktail in hand.

Luxury spa treatment rooms with a twist

The heart of the luxury spa experience however, is the treatment rooms, which draw on the healing powers of nature's elements and incorporate them into the treatments and surrounding environment. There are no changing rooms, instead, each expansive suite has its own private changing area, shower, and amenities including Dyson hairdryers, so you can take your time to feel your best.

Water spa treatment room

A space decorated in soothing tones with mirrored surfaces creating an aquatic effect, in the Water spa treatment room therapies are performed on a Gharieni Welnamis Bed (a specialist water bed). A unique experience, the bed uses Welnamis acoustic and vibrational technology, training the brain to relax and benefit from deep relaxation techniques. It harnesses specific vibrations and binaural audio frequencies to help even the busiest minds achieve deep levels of relaxation in one session in a similar way to meditation. Carefully curated sounds slow mental activity and vibrational frequencies act on the energy centres of the body, enhancing treatments for a deeply relaxing and meditative journey.

Fire spa treatment room

The Fire spa treatment room is decorated in warm colours and surfaces forged of warmed volcanic basalt stones, melting away tension and promoting blissful relaxation. It's perfect for a hot stone massage.

Earth spa treatment room

Deeply grounding, in the Earth spa treatment room therapies are performed on a warm Gharieni MLX Quartz sand bed for a truly cocooning experience. Helping you to rest and recharge, it promotes deep relaxation, sensory stimulation, and detox for the ultimate 21st-century wellness experience. The warm quartz sand nurtures the body, and feelings of stress melt away as the bed gently inverts and the built-in massage system works to release tension and promote better circulation.

Air spa treatment room

In the Air spa treatment room, you're invited to drift away in a light a tranquil environment. Light and space are amplified here, as you recline under the light of an Instant Glow LED Therapy mask, using the latest skincare technology to promote radiance, an instant glow, freshness, and vitality. Typically it's a space for lighter massages and facials.

The Elements Spa Suite

Bringing all the experiences together is the Elements Spa Suite - a double treatment room complete with its own sauna, experience shower and Jacuzzi for ultimate relaxation and revitalisation. It's perfect for sharing with a friend or partner.

Want a luxury spa escape at one of the best spas in Edinburgh? Whether it's a day or a night, AWAY Spa at W Edinburgh is a hidden jewel that's got every element for a totally tranquil retreat.