Craving a moment to slow down? With busy days and endless to-dos, a little reset can make all the difference. South Kensington sits close to some of London’s most soothing spas, perfect for anyone needing a quiet break. Here are the spots worth escaping to.
1. Quan Spa
Named after a Chinese word meaning a source of pure water, Quan Spa is an oasis of healing and rejuvenation.
Whether you are looking for nail treatments, facials, waxing or massage, you simply can’t go wrong here. Their therapists are handpicked for their incredible attention to detail, ensuring you leave Quan Spa feeling relaxed, refreshed and revived.
Plus, if you’re staying with us then it is within easy distance to float back from after your treatments.
2. Santi Spa
One of the capital’s treatment hot spots, Santi London in South Kensington is frequented by those in the know for all kinds of self-care, from holistic healing to dermatology and medical aesthetics. Their in-house skin lab can provide remedies for a range of conditions.
Set in a stunning townhouse, Santi’s menu offers everything from kin polishing and light therapies to peels and a full roster of massages.
3. Baglioni SPA
A hidden gem of wellbeing in the heart of Kensington, Baglioni SPA is an idyllic place to unwind your body and mind and restore oneself with a personalised and caring experience.
Open to both hotel guests and outside clients, you can enjoy top-of-the-line steam rooms, massages, facial and body treatments along with beauty services of the highest standards.
4. The House of Elemis
Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, this sumptuous spa, aptly coined ‘the couture beauty house’, has something for everyone, including 30-minute treatments for the time poor. Not in a rush? We urge you to indulge in a Life Elixirs treatment, which is the antidote to life in London’s fast lane.
5. Cloud Twelve
Be it a classic spa day, hair appointment, advanced injectables or simply a plant-based lunch with friends, Notting Hill’s Cloud Twelve caters to your every whim. Non-members can book in, so don’t hesitate to book in for a truly serene escape complete with sauna, steam and salt rooms.
6. The Lanesborough Club & Spa
The Lanesborough Club & Spa, perfectly positioned between Knightsbridge and Mayfair, is one of London’s most exclusive private members’ fitness and health clubs and spa, offering members and hotel guests access to internationally recognised experts in the fields of mindfulness, fitness, beauty and wellness – with a 360° approach to wellbeing.