FOR THAT RELAXING PAMPERING DAY YOU’VE ALWAYS DREAMT OF BUT NEVER
GOT ROUND TO BOOKING, ANNABEL GOLDIE-MORRISON GIVES US A SELEC-
TION OF SPAS AND TREATMENTS THAT WILL SUIT EVERYBODY’S PREFERENCE.
S
ort out your pre-holiday physique and enjoy a mini-
break while you’re at it! We’ve picked five of our
favourite pampering places in London, from sleek day
spas to wellness-enhanced hotels. Whether you’re taking an
hour off, or a day’s holiday, put yourself in the hands of the
professionals and let them transport you to holiday mode. Or
if you’re off on a summer holiday, these treatments will help
buff you into bikini-ready status.
BITE
SPA
LANDMARK LONDON SPA
The Landmark Hotel, Marylebone
Best for...urban escape/urban elegance
A comprehensive range of therapies at this hotel spa in the heart of Marylebone
include full-body, neck and shoulder relief, hot stone, deep tissue and reflexology.
The products of choice are well-known ESPA, and less knownVOYA – the latter is
a revolutionary range of certified organic products and treatments using sustainably
hand-harvested seaweed from the west coast of Ireland. The spa has a large
chlorine-free pool, ideal for those who want to look after their hair! There are also
steam rooms, a sanarium and state-of-the-art fitness suite. The relaxation room,
with comfy loungers, music, tea and magazines, is a welcome destination after a
treatment, where you can enjoy and absorb the effects of your treatment.
Treatment:
VOYA Seaweed Oil Massage
(60mins, £80)
Using powerful organic massage oils, this massage can be customised to suit your
needs. It relaxes muscles, relieves stress and trapped tension,
and soothes the mind.TheVOYA products seaweed ingredi-
ents are effective at improving circulation and lymphatic
drainage, helping to detoxify and tone your body. It’s very
important to drink lots of water afterwards as it really kick
starts the clearance of toxins.The oils don’t smell of seaweed
from the beach (that would be unpleasant!) but have an
earthy natural scent, great for people who don’t like strong
essential oils.
JUST ME, MYSELF & I
RELAXATION TIME