It’s not hard to find beautiful hotel spas in this city. London is full of low-lit, marble-lined, whale song-soundtracked havens where you can hand over your mind and body for an hour or two. More challenging to find, however, are those dedicated not only to delivering a delicious massage or longevity optimisation, but also the more human (and arduous) task of helping people survive modern life.
So I was pleased and perhaps a little surprised to discover exactly this at the freshly opened, terrifically glossy Six Senses London at the Whiteley in Bayswater. “Our vision was to create something far more integrated than the traditional idea of a spa,” wellness director Taffryn Kinsey Ellis explained when we met before my visit. “What felt missing in London was a space that truly supports how people live today … We wanted to blend science and nature in a way that is approachable rather than intimidating.” My ears pricked up.
