Business travel to London doesn’t have to be all work and no play – here’s our edit of the best business hotels with brilliant spas in the capital.
Finding a good business hotel in London traditionally meant a focus on prime locations – near financial districts or the centre of town – as well as fully equipped meeting rooms, fast Wi‑Fi, and flexible workspaces. But, in good news for wellness seekers, nowadays, that isn’t necessary all that can be on your must-have lists.
From Westminster to Canary Wharf and Covent Garden, some of London’s best business hotels are also helping you unwind after long workdays, with award-winning spas and wellness facilities that can turn any work trip into some much needed R&R time too.
So, if you want to head straight from an important meeting to the best massage of your life, and actually relax as well as work when you head back to your hotel, these are four of our favourite business hotels in London with brilliant spas.
Pan Pacific
Positioned directly opposite Liverpool Street station, Pan Pacific London sits at the centre of the City’s financial district, making it a fantastic base for meetings with banks, law firms and fintech companies. But it isn’t just the location, dedicated meeting spaces and private dining rooms for client entertaining that are seeing so many businesswomen flock here. It’s also the brilliant Sensory Spa & Wellbeing floor, where the standout feature is an 18.5m infinity pool overlooking the City skyline, alongside sauna, steam rooms and treatment spaces. Plus, one of the best hotel gyms in London, meaning it can offer a genuine post-work reset whatever de-stressing looks like to you. For travellers moving between time zones or back-to-back meetings, Pan Pacific certainly delivers a rare combination of central location and meaningful wellness facilities. In fact, the hotel now even has a new schedule of Wellbeing Classes which are great for stressed-out City workers, including evening power yoga and sound healing.
The Londoner
The Londoner is perched right in the middle of the capital’s West End, with theatres, media offices, Soho’s creative agencies and Covent Garden’s corporate crowd all within a short walk. That makes it a surprisingly strategic base for business travel (with several Tube lines on your doorstep too). Inside, the hotel caters for a whole array of business needs, from flexible meeting spaces to a full Ballroom that can host private events for up to 800 guests. But, it’s when you head downstairs that this place really shines. The Retreat is a multi-level spa with a pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms; the kind of space that instantly helps you unwind. It’s this contrast – where you can move straight from the intensity of meetings to a calm, considered wellness sanctuary without ever stepping outside – that strikes the perfect balance for business travel in the city. There’s even a hair and nail salon on site so you never have to struggle for a last minute blow-dry or manicure before your big pitch again.
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
If you’re looking for a business base that can do it all, it’s hard to beat Park Plaza Westminster Bridge. Ideally placed in Central London with the City of Westminster practically on its doorstep for external meetings, this hotel is built to handle anything from intimate board meetings to awards dinners for up to 1,000 guests. In fact, it is one of Europe’s leading conference hotels. And when the business day is done? Step into Mandara Spa, a slice of Bali on the South Bank, where contemporary design meets luxurious Asian-inspired touches, including indulgent treatments, a 15-metre swimming pool, and steam rooms. Add in stunning views of the Houses of Parliament, a short stroll to the London Eye, and a handful of stylish restaurants and bars on-site, and suddenly your hectic conference ends with a swim, a massage, or just a much needed moment to breathe so you can always be the best version of yourself during business negotiations.
TRIBE Canary Wharf, London
Located in the very heart of Canary Wharf (aka the financial district), TRIBE London is surrounded by major banks, global headquarters and corporate offices, so it’s an obvious choice among business hotels for anyone working in East London’s financial district. Best of all, the atmosphere isn’t stuffy or corporate, with friendly staff, spare chargers on hand in case you’ve forgotten yours, and even a 24-hour coffee shop available to keep you going as long as you need to. As for spa pampering; it’s not quite in-house, but due to a partnership with Third Space Canary Wharf (which gives you access to guest membership), it’s an incredibly short walking distance away. And, it’s worth it. There you can enjoy a multi-floor gym and a full-suite of treatments, such as facials and massages, plus recovery rituals, including cryotherapy, red light therapy and acupuncture to help you feel your best from head-to-toe.
Becki Murray is Citizen Femme’s Beauty and Wellness Director. As one of the only UK journalists to hold a Distinction-grade diploma in cosmetic science, she combines her unique knowledge with an editor’s eye to help you make smarter choices about beauty, wellbeing, and aesthetics. Becki also heads up CF’s spa guide so you could say she’s an expert in the science of relaxation too…
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