The Bulgari spa, Bulgari Hotel London

You wouldn’t expect anything less from Bulgari, but this sleek and minimalist two-storey spa offers everything from a pick me up massage to long-term ‘life-improvement’ programmes tailored for each guest, such as naturopathy, reflexology and acupuncture. The Advanced Clinic offers non-surgical beauty and skincare treatments for those that want to get red carpet ready. Gentlemen are well catered for with an extensive grooming menu as well as skincare treatments, massages and facials. Glide through this urban oasis under the hotel and feel the big city stress just slide off. A 25-metre pool inspired by Italian architecture, a relaxation room with a dramatic vertical fireplace and a fully appointed luxurious hair and beauty salon are just some of the facilities on offer here, all ready to attend to any wellness need you might have.

The Signature: 24k Gold Naturalift Anti-Ageing facial

Harness the luxurious beautifying powers of gold to provide a natural alternative to Botox. Combined with acupuncture, it gives visible results, lifting and toning facial muscles and smoothing fine lines.

Massage and tranquility at the Aman Spa, London

Aman Spa, The Connaught

One of Mayfair’s most prestigious hotels, The Connaught simply oozes old school glamour and European elegance. The first Aman Spa outside the famous Aman resorts is a sleek and simple space that will recharge even the most weary batteries. Take a dip in the 60-metre ionised pool, be soothed by the cascading waterfall or sweat it out in the crystal steam room. Treatments are inspired by Asia, India and the Americas but personalised to your needs, pulling out all the stops to restore balance and bring back peace and harmony to your body and mind. There are also free daily mindfulness classes. The spa’s traveller menu will be of special interest to jet-setters, covering massages, body scrubs and facials or the fitness centre also offers combined yoga and pilates treatments to realign your spine and mind.

The Signature: Jet Lag Recovery

A two-and-a-half hour restorative programme can reduce the effects of jet lag and help your body clock adjust. An invigorating body brush, detoxing body mask, personalised facial and soothing massage will leave you feeling human again.

The marbled receprtion at ESPA Life at The Corinthia

ESPA Life, The Corinthia

Even for spa regulars, The Corinthia’s ESPA-branded spa takes wellness to the next level. Spa treatments, alternative therapies, fitness and beauty are combined in this four-storey, marble clad, chic modern oasis. An ice fountain, amphitheatre sauna, vitality pool surrounded by sumptuous day beds and private sleep pods grouped around a real fire all await your presence before and after your treatment. Or a Rush Hour treatment can revive or beautify even the most jet-lagged traveller in just one hour, perfect for the time poor. ESPA Life can help with lingering issues like sleep problems and stress with its Lifestyle Programmes and has a world-class team of naturopaths, traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncturists, herbalists, osteopaths, personal trainers and spa professionals on standby to ease you back to optimum health.

The Signature: Gentleman’s Topiary Day

Don’t be put off by the name; you don’t need a hipster beard to book in. A Daniel Galvin haircut and blow try, traditional cut throat wet-shave, personalised facial, manicure and pedicure and optional wax will leave you looking sharp and suave.

The relaxation room at Mandarin Spa in London

Mandarin Spa, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

Just steps away from the luxury stores of Knightsbridge is this absolutely stunning haven of Asian tranquility. Each guest is treated to five-star service with a personalised consultation before any treatments are decided upon. Arrive early to take advantage of vitality pools, amethyst crystal steam rooms and a Zen colour therapy relaxation room. Modern and understated, this two storey spa will put a real spring back in your step. A range of massage and skincare treatments and longer rituals all begin with a soothing foot bath or if you’re really in need, book a half or full day of relaxation with multiple treatments for total indulgence. To stay fit as well as relaxed, the spa is home to a twin lane 17-metre pool, and state-of-the-art fitness centre, which also offers personal training, meaning you don’t have to miss a structured workout away from home.

The Signature: Aroma Shell Release

This unique experience for men and women combines hot lava shells with cold glacial shells to ease muscle tension and allow for a deeper massage. The temperature differences invigorate the lymphatic system, essential when you travel often.

The retail area at Como Shambhala Urban Escape

COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, Metropolitan London at Old Park Lane

COMO Shambhala’s ethos is to practice holistic wellness, so think modern techniques with ancient healing rituals. Its spa at the Metropolitan London really does live up to its name as an ‘urban escape’. The calming white tones will soothe your soul as the five-star therapists get to work. The spa also has reiki practitioners, energy therapists, yoga instructors and even counsellors on its staff, ensuring all your needs are met. Two double suites are available for couples’ treatments, one with its own steam room and beauty and grooming facilities are also on site. Pick from individual treatments, day packages to revive, relax and purify or ‘wellness paths’ that can be tailored for one or two people. And once you’re back on top form, pop upstairs into Nobu for celeb-spotting and cool cuisine.

The Signature: Japanese Detox at The Met

This luxurious, deep detox uses an ancient Japanese technique, Moxibustion, which uses mugwort (a type of aromatic plant) to heat meridian points of the body, assisting with purifying and balancing the body, and aiding sleep and back pain.

Take a dip in the jacuzzi at the Four Seasons Hotel, London

Spa, Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane

There aren’t many spas in London that are lucky enough to have such glorious views like the one  at Four Seasons Hotel London. Sat on the 10th floor, this gorgeous rooftop sanctuary has nine treatment rooms which all have floor-to-ceiling windows (darkened when you’re in there) overlooking the skyline in the heart of London. Each room has its own private relaxation pod so you can immerse yourself completely in unwinding. In addition to expertly-executed massages and facials, the spa’s rituals are something special. The Hyde Park Awakening includes a foot soak, an organic bamboo and calendula body scrub and a personalised massage. Men are also well catered to with an extensive menu that covers grooming as well as relaxation. This sleek and welcoming spa will make you feel at home, whoever you are.

The Signature: The Blue Sky Suite Experience

A private suite with your own relaxation room and a view over London sets the mood for three hours of treatments for two people, followed by a spa lunch with a glass of Prosecco to finish off.