The Spa at One Aldwych

The Spa at One Aldwych is the wellness suite of the One Aldwych hotel, at the Strand end of Covent Garden where Aldwych curves towards the river. Its centrepiece is an 18-metre chlorine-free lap pool, an unusual feature for a central London hotel, set alongside a sauna, steam room and a spacious gym fitted with the latest equipment and free weights.

Treatments are grouped into three types: body treatments built around massages designed to restore, revitalise and relax, face treatments using masterful techniques that reveal the skin's natural glow, and a Signature Collection of full-body rituals. The spa works with two skincare partners, the Spanish specialists Natura Bissé and the British brand OSKIA, and both ranges are available to buy.

Hotel spa and pool on Aldwych

Treatment times run from 10am to 6.30pm every day, and the hotel spa is open to hotel guests, club members and non-members alike. An hour of health club access is included before or after a treatment, so a facial or massage can be paired with a swim in the chlorine-free pool, a sauna or a workout. Robes, towels, slippers and shower facilities with complimentary products are provided, and guests are encouraged to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to make the most of the facilities.

What to expect on a visit

Expect a calm, low-lit pool level beneath the hotel and an attentive health club team who also handle membership enquiries. A 24-hour cancellation policy applies, with missed or late-cancelled appointments charged in full, and gift experiences are available for those wanting to treat someone. It ranks among the most complete spas and beauty salons in Covent Garden, with Beauty & Fitness at The Savoy the closest comparable hotel spa in Covent Garden a few minutes west along the Strand.