The Bite Magazine - issue 16

F inding a moment of tranquillity amongst the hustle and bustle of tourist-ridden Charing Cross is a rather gargantuan task. It often seems that no matter which way you turn you’re met with another crowd, the throng ambling between Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and multitude places of interest, all clustered into this little patch of London. So to find oneself with just a moment’s peace, let alone several hours, is a very rare thing indeed but thanks to the beautiful Thai Square Spa, it’s also a rather lovely reality. If the name sounds familiar it’s because Thai Square Spa is actually owned by the Thai Square restaurant group – the very same that has dutifully been catering for all your Thai Green Curry needs for many years. It might seem a little random but on closer inspection it all makes sense.The restaurants are renowned for their super knowledgeable all-Thai staff so it seems that they’d be naturals at translating their impeccable dining expe- rience into an impeccable spa experience. Nestled just around the corner from Charing Cross and Embankment stations, Thai Square Spa offers a perfect, tran- quil spa experience that will leave you so relaxed that the outside crowds will become nothing but a distant memory. Pitched as London’s only proper Thai spa, it offers a unique take on the standard spa menu, pulling from traditional Thai beauty rituals to create an authentic experience. Whilst Thai influence is key, the spa also has Turkish and Roman influences, taking both cultures’ love for traditional baths into account through its décor and set up. Generally mixing Roman pillars with Thai deities wouldn’t work, especially in a historic building that once was a Turkish bath but in this space the elements come together to create a calming peaceful environment that packs a lot of per- sonality. While spas can often come off Gina Gill gets to experience a true Thai massage that almost took her away to a faraway land at the Thai Square Spa in London. bite spa