23 of the best spas in London for massages, facials and pampering

There is nothing quite like taking some time to yourself and enjoying a decadent spa day, where you can hunker down in a fluffy robe and let your only concern be whether to sauna or steam next.

But with London so saturated with sanctuaries — how to decipher the good from the great? Well, we’ve taken one for the team and done the hard work for you, with a round-up of London’s most luxurious spas below.

Whether you’re looking for a deep tissue massage to iron out WFH-induced aches and pains, want to revive an exhausted complexion (who can blame you) or are just after some much needed “me time” in a serene subterranean bubble, the perfect destination awaits.

The Peninsula London, Belgravia

Joining the capital’s already generous spa scene is The London Peninsula — and, wow, is it a happy addition. Taking over two underground floors of the billion-pound Hyde Park Corner hotel, its piece de resistance is the 25-metre heated swimming pool. Entire days could be spent reclining here. They pump out relaxing underwater music to make lengths less arduous. The treatments are the first to be offered in the UK by spa brands Margy’s Monte Carlo and Subtle Energies. The former is high-tech, beloved by celebrities and beautifying; the latter is incorporated into a more holistic menu, including its Blissful Marma Massage which balances one's chakras. Therapists are highly qualified, gentle and understanding of personal health issues. It's a top class spa so relax and let them do their magic.

Treatment rooms are wood-panelled, luxurious and completely silent (sadly so rare in spas) with heated beds to sink into. The relaxation room is cocooning with more heated beds, duvets and pillows to encourage a post-treatment snooze. There is a state-of-the-art fitness studio and a mini hair salon