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Agua at the Sanderson
50 Berners St.
London
Spa
Full-Service
Full spa, dressed in all white, offers a range of treatments in a trendy, minimalist hotel.
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Beauty a La Carte
Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly
London
Spa
Full-Service
Hop from the dressing room to the treatment room at this small but sweet stop in the iconic Fortnum & Mason department store.
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Beauty Works West
Lambton Pl.
London
Spa
Notable Treatments
This small, cheery, Notting Hill neighborhood stop-in is an efficient choice for a visible transformation and pick-me-up.
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Blink Brow Bar
63 New Bond St.
London
Spa
Notable Treatments
When you’re reluctant to remove those over-sized sunglasses, pop in here for a quick brow fix.
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Dorchester Spa
53 Park Ln.
London
Spa
Full-Service
This recently revamped spa at the Dorchester features fabulously appointed facilities, lush treatments, and a sexy retro-glam vi...
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Eve Lom
2 Spanish Pl.
London
Spa
Notable Treatments
The cult cleansing facial of Eve’s eponymous brand may take decades off your face.
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Mathew Alexander
12 Lancashire Ct.
London
Spa
Notable Treatments
When you need glamorous hair and makeup for that special occasion, Mathew and crew will make sure you're strikingly coiffed.
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Otylia Roberts Beauty Centre
23 George St.
London
Spa
Notable Treatments
Forgot some essential grooming? Don’t you fret, Otylia and her mignons are the waxing goddesses of London.
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Spa at Chancery Court
Renaissance Chancery Court, 252 High Holburn St.
London
Spa
Full-Service
Asian-inspired spa perfect for a relaxing girls’ catch-up session.
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Spa at Mandarin Oriental
66 Knightsbridge
London
Spa
Full-Service
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Immerse in divine water and relaxation rooms at the most luxurious spa facility in London, well worth clearing your schedule for...
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Spa at the Berkeley
The Berkeley, Wilton Pl.
London
Spa
Full-Service
The rooftop pool completes the feeling of total escape at this lovely, luxurious boutique spa.
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Spa InterContinental
InterContinental Park Lane Hotel, One Hamilton Place
London
Spa
Full-Service
You'll be walking on air after one appointment at this top-to-toe haven, perfect for a solo recharge.
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The May Fair Spa
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton St.
London
Spa
Full-Service
The quintessence of tranquility: dark rooms, warm relaxation beds, and strong massaging hands await the lucky gal headed here fo...
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Urban Retreat
Harrods, 5th Floor, 87-135 Brompton Rd.
London
Spa
Full-Service
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Bustling salon mecca for all your beauty needs head to toe, both in services and products.
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Ushvani
1 Cadogan Gardens
London
Spa
Full-Service
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Blending East Asian techniques and décors, this high-end zen hideaway in a quiet Chelsea townhouse is one of London's best spas...
To-die-for Indian food, buzzworthy beers, dashing gentlemen...but spa paradise? Not so much. Truth be told, London lacks a little in the spa department. But not to worry: you won't have to suffer a stray hair, knotted back, clogged pore, or pesky hangnail during your stay. There are some selected good finds out there–for a price.
Can't see the trees for the forest? Otylia Roberts, the hair-removal maven who brought the Brazilian wax to the UK, will tend to hirsute zones anywhere on your body with either all-natural beeswax or pulsing light. For the mane on your head, pay a visit to hair guru Mathew Alexander–a boutique bespoke hair and makeup experience–for a trim, restyle, or lunch-hour-friendly blow dry. Finding a decent manicure for a reasonable price can be a touch more challenging; fees are high, stand-alone mani/pedi locations are few, and appointments are necessary. Your best bet for beautifying your digits is at a larger, full-service spa like the branch of Urban Retreat at Harrods department store. Yes, indeed, it's a 22,000 square foot beauty haven smack in the middle of the madness that is Harrods. Why not coordinate your hair, makeup, and nails with that new Paul Smith number you've just snagged?
If it's escape from the madness you're looking for, hotel spas are your go-to for pampering galore. The height of opulence, the Dorchester Spa in The Dorchester cradles you in 1930's Art Deco glamour; after your caviar facial, nibble on bite-sized cakes and sip champagne in the "Spatisserie." The Agua Spa at Sanderson is a total whiteout–you can enjoy your diamond body scrub in one of the all-white treatment rooms surrounded by flowing white curtains. For the ultimate escape, steal away to The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, a Far-East-inspired heat and water oasis with offerings like the Amethyst Crystal Steam Room and the Zen Colour Therapy Relaxation Room.
Ushvani also traffics in a pan-Asian holistic healing approach but sidesteps the hotel setting with a Zen-like townhouse on a quiet street near Sloane Square. Body scrubs and wraps incorporate fresh botanicals, massages mix techniques from various Southeast Asian cultures, and the tearoom serves up dozens of healing concoctions. Make sure to save time for extras like the plunge and mini pools. Revived? Good. Now back to those curries, brews, and Hugh Grant lookalikes.
Photo of Spa at Mandarin Oriental courtesy of Spa at Mandarin Oriental