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Guerlain Spa | Raffles UK | Folio.YVR ☆ Issue 24 April ☆ 2024 ☆ Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
Raffles London is a bastion of luxury, and its spa is no exception. With the Guerlain Spa housed inside, spanning an impressive 2,500-square-metres over four floors, it is one of the largest luxury hotel spas in the UK.
Featuring a stunning 20-metre swimming pool, a vitality pool, steam rooms and saunas, nine exquisitely designed treatment suites, an extensive gym and L'Atelier Guerlain, and the movement, recovery, and nutrition experts, Pillar Wellbeing, this spa is an unparalleled destination.
GUERLAIN LEGACY
In 1828, respected doctor and chemist Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain opened his first boutique in Paris. Now, Guerlain has more than 40 spas worldwide, and London has long needed an outpost to showcase the full scope of this luxury French heritage spa brand in the capital. Guerlain brings its outstanding well-being expertise to some of the world's most beautiful and luxurious places.
From the sun-kissed beaches of Randheli to the snow-capped peaks of Courchevel, each Guerlain Spa offers a selection of unique and exclusive treatments. Now available at Raffles London, guests and day visitors can experience the elite Guerlain level of well-being through its services and treatments.
"Guerlain is one of the most iconic high perfumery and high cosmetic houses in the world and we are excited to be partnering with Raffles London at The OWO to create our new flagship in the capital which is set to be a world-class spa," said Véronique Courtois, CEO of Guerlain.
"To introduce Guerlain to London for the first time will be a very special moment for us, especially in a space with such incredible heritage, countless stories and such a meaningful history."
Standing out amongst the menu of services is the duo Spa Suite Journey. Clocking in at three hours, this treatment is for two and includes a two-hour tailor-made treatment, bath ritual, and relaxation time for approximately CAD 2,000 with tip.
WELLNESS RE-DESIGNED
The spa and Pillar Wellbeing Centre were created by interior design studio Goddard Littlefair, who envisioned it as a hub of calm amid the bustling hotel.
Anything too modern-looking or hyper-minimal would have jarred with the building's traditional elegance, so quiet luxury and timeless sophistication are the mandates here. The Spa features nine treatment rooms, a barber and salon, beauty treatment spaces, a Guerlain boutique, the High Perfumery collection, a separate VIP area, and two couples suites.
Elsewhere, the Pillar Wellbeing houses an impressive 20-metre pool, thermal vitality pool, sauna, steam room, experience showers and many nooks to relax and unwind. There is a cutting-edge gym and movement studio where yoga sessions, swim coaching, and personal training are available, alongside healthy fare snacks and smoothies from The Pillar Kitchen.
Emlyn Brown, Global Vice President of Wellbeing at Accor, shared, "Serenity, harmony, relaxation, recovery and pleasure are the pursuits of well-being that fuel and rejuvenate luxury travellers globally. They are the touchstones for wellness at Raffles Hotels & Resorts and immersed in every inch of the Guerlain Spa at Raffles London. With societal habits shifting and wellness taking on new and further reaching meaning in a post-pandemic world, the desire for overall well-being and its positive effects cannot be understated."
The spa feels like a beacon of calm away from the busy world outside, laden with tourists and traffic in Whitehall. The focus on traditional massage leaves guests feeling and looking refreshed and, crucially, feeling reconnected to the world around them.
PARTNERSHIP WITH PILLAR
The partnership with Pillar Wellbeing by Harry Jameson goes beyond installing a regular hotel gym. Raffles recognizes that 'health is the new wealth' and caters to sophisticated, health-curious individuals who wish to optimize today and future-proof tomorrow.
Through the three core "pillars" of Movement, Nourishment, and Recovery, dedicated and personalized programs delivered by expert trainers will focus on strength and stress relief. In addition, practitioners will offer a comprehensive range of recovery experiences, and a tailored nutritional offering created by Pillar Chef Joey O'Hare will be available from the ground floor Pillar Kitchen.
Members will benefit from some of the brightest talents in the industry, with personal trainers recruited for their expertise, professionalism, and degree-level sports science education or pro sporting background.
A GROUNDED SELF
The Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO is an unmatched well-being destination for London. It offers a holistic combination of advanced beauty, restorative wellness, and active training. Additionally, the spa is a stunning architectural masterpiece that captivates the senses and nurtures the soul, facilitating a profound revitalization of the self.
