The very best massages in London

Here’s how I came to compile this list: I was chatting to the Standard’s Lifestyle Director, , about pampering treatments and she said, “where do you recommend for massages in London? Whenever people ask me it’s actually quite a hard one to answer.” I realised she’s absolutely correct: so many massage places, so few solid recommendations. Hotels can be hit or miss unless you know precisely what you’re booking (and they’re usually expensive). There are plenty of independent masseuses practising from home