Claridge's Spa, London, UK

Located three floors below the Mayfair property, iconic London hotel Claridge’s recently opened the doors to a hotly anticipated 7,000sqm Japanese-inspired spa. Led by spa director Hattie David-Wilkinson, the spa concept was conceived by Inge Theron, creative director of spa and wellness at Claridge’s operator, Maybourne Hotel Group, and founder of FaceGym. Renowned interior architect André Fu’s creative vision was inspired by traditional Japanese temples. Guests receive kimonos and a welcoming foot ritual on entry, while the treatment menu pays tribute to the culture’s art of ceremony, with all experiences including thoughtful opening and closing rituals.

Seven luxurious treatment rooms have Gharieni treatment beds and private bathrooms, and a wet room is outfitted with a hand-carved, pink onyx stone bed. The wellness facilities are anchored by a thermal treatment area with a heated pool, private relaxation cabanas, steam rooms and saunas.

A connected-fitness gym is equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and weight training equipment from brands such as Peloton, NOHrd and Pent, as well as a personal training area. A hair salon offering appointment-only hair services by celebrity stylist Josh Wood completes the line-up.

Experts in residence

“We have created a spa where guests will find holistic practices and results-driven high-tech all under one roof,” says Theron. An extensive treatment menu includes body and facial rituals from brands such as Augustinus Bader, La-Eva and FaceGym, as well as a range of signature treatments including the omakase-inspired Bespoke ritual that is crafted entirely to each individual guest’s needs.

The spa plans to host expert residencies throughout the year with some of the most celebrated names in wellness, including as acupuncturist Ross J. Barr and nail artist Harriet Westmoreland.

Claridge’s Spa, UK

Spa size: 7,000sqm

Product partners: Augustinus Bader, La-Eva and FaceGym

Spa suppliers: Gharieni, Carolina K, RKF

Luxury Linen, Book4Time, Jalin, Design for Leisure, Technogym, Peloton, NOHrD by WaterRower, Concept2, Pent