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Whether you're organising a hen night, booking your weekly manicure or simply want to treat yourself, London's best spas are the perfect places to pamper your bodyparts. Read on for everything from budget-blowing treatments to value therapy centres...
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Until 2007 when Spa London opened in Bethnal Green, there was no such thing as an affordable day spa in the capital. A second branch has now opened at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre with a long, good-value treatment menu. Still, for a complete spa day package you're best sticking to this East End original where facilities include steam rooms, Turkish hamam and plunge pools. Treatments range from an Escape in the City Salt Scrub (a 25-minute cleansing that should remove all trace of London grime) to the spa's signature Gym & Tonic in which your body is cleansed, body brushed and exfoliated, before being treated to an aromatherapy massage and warm marine mask. Indulgence without the price-tag. Read more
Our last experience of Thai massage wasn't great – it was in a Bangkok backstreet and involved a person of ambiguous gender wrenching at our limbs. Thankfully, our tester's treatment at the Thai Square Spa involved no bone wrangling, and was an intensely relaxing experience, with cups of jasmine tea provided by the beaming staff. We experienced the Golden Maharani facial, a treatment traditionally reserved for the Thai royal bridal party, and great value in its combination of mini treatments. The spa is very inviting, with lotus flowers and golden Buddhas aplenty – apt, as we left our treatment in a calm, meditative state. Read more
The Porchester Spa, located in a spectacular 1929 building, is one of London’s more authentic spa experiences – benefiting from a new ventilation system, a re-tiled steam room and a bigger sauna since its refurbishment in 2006. But don’t expect the fluffy-white-towel and ambient-music experience. This is the spa to come to if you like pools (they have a proper swimming pool, plus a plunge pool for cooling off after a stint in one of the three Turkish hot rooms). People come here for no-nonsense treatments (like the Hot Towels Treatment, £30, for 30 minutes) at affordable prices, including wraps, facials and massages. Read more
I would recommend Karaboon Thai massage. After a tiring shopping trip on Oxford street, I had a perfect Thai deep tissue massage. The price is very good and they have a promotion at the moment so it's even better! I have to mention the manager Alice who was so friendly and helpful explaining to me about the different treatments. Just to note as I've seen other people mention they are near Tottenham court Rd, but they have moved to Oxford circus, off Regent street. For me this is a better location and the new salon is very nice as well. I would definitely recommend.
Had a prescriptive facial and deep tissue massage at Ayanna Spa last week. Both therapists were really good and knew what they were doing. The facial was pampering yet delivered the result I was looking for - a glow for the evening out. Definitely worth a visit!
I've recently been to Karaboon thai massage on Oxford street and noticed that someone else has also left a comment, so I thought I would contribute my thoughts as well. This place is a real gem to find! It' has a very quiet, relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a therapeutic massage if your feeling tired. The therapist was excellent and great technique. I had a traditional Thai deep tissue massage. The price is also very reasonable for West End.
Ironmonger Row Baths -- amazing value, ok so it's not private and piping synth music but it's healthy and helpful and clean and nicely done and classic and historic and has steam and hammam and cold plunge and chillout area all for under a tenner
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I've recently been to Karaboon Health and beauty on Oxford street, near tottenham court rd tube station. I had an excellent deep tissue massage, the therapist was experienced. They specialise in Thai massage therapies. I've visited twice now and will go again soon. I would recommend.
I've recently been to Karaboon Health and beauty on Oxford street, near tottenham court rd tube station. I had an excellent deep tissue massage, the therapist was experienced. They specialise in Thai massage therapies. I've visited twice now and will go again soon. I would recommend.
can anybody recommend a place for deep tissue massage in or around lindon?
hi everyone i am thinking of gettin my big sister siobhan an spa from me for her secret sants and from your storeys it has made me think of takin her there and it is so intreging but i am still not sure but it looks an amaazig place to go for a spa from everyones coment is is suppost to be relaxing so i probulary will go thankz
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I read an article about Casa Spa Traditional Maroccan hammam in Time out . I visited the spa with a group of girls. I must admit we had a fantastic time. Marakech at your door step you do not realise till you go down the spa, it so relaxing and if you really suffer from lack of energy you should go there. the staff are very pleasant and very good at their job. We had cold water thrown at us , black soap all over our bodies followed by a good scrub down washed and covered with mud called rasoul. We had fruits, tea and sweets after the holistic massage. It is a true wellbeing .We came out with a baby skin, feeling good, relaxed and planning to visit the spa again.
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As a regular spa user, I visited spa LONDON York Hall for the first time two weeks ago. I have to comment that I think it was one of the best spa treatment's I have ever received, with very friendly approachable staff with full spa knowledge, after enjoying a full body massage and use of all facilities including traditional hot rooms, hammam area.( thermal spa experience) I came out feeling relaxed and revitalised and from now on I will be a regular client of theirs, especially with the reasonable pricing structure I have no excuse but to treat myself reguarly.
I really loved this article! I am an absolute fan of SPAs and well-being institutes. I have been to the Sanctuary and absolutely loved it. Another one that I have been a couple of times is the Lush SPA in King's Road. The SPA is located just under the shop and you have to go through it to get to the SPA. Almost like a little hidden secret, which I thought made things very cosy. The SPA itself has a very relaxed athmosphere, and all the products are Lush products so everything very natural and aromatherapy based. The staff are very knowledgeable and lovely and I felt treated like a princess! I have had The Spell treatment (to help you release from any worries in your life) and the Good Hour (for my very sore back) and I can highly reccomend it! Enjoy, ladies!
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