My husband and I recently traveled to London, England, on vacation, our farthest trip since the pandemic started. We were there for longer than a week and planned to squeeze in as much sightseeing as possible during our stay. Ahead of our trip, we knew we would want to mix in some relaxation, so we booked a couple’s massage at The Lanesborough’s spa halfway into our visit.

The property is located on the southeast side of Hyde Park, not far from Buckingham Palace. We arrived at The Lanesborough for our afternoon couple’s massage after a busy morning of sightseeing. The grand luxury mansion is striking. After a busy few days exploring the city, we were more than ready to luxuriate with massages at The Lanesborough Club & Spa.

We weren’t guests of the hotel, so the front desk attendant escorted us to the spa, located on the property’s lower level. After checking in and filling out the requisite health forms, we each had an attendant escort us to the men’s and women’s locker rooms. The spa facilities are secluded from the rest of the hotel. The walk from the spa check-in desk to the rest of the facilities felt as though we were venturing through a labyrinth to a dreamlike destination.

The bright women’s locker room boasted beautiful hanging floral-inspired lighting fixtures. Several spacious vanities featured large mirrors and a variety of hair and skincare products. The attendant brought me to a locker and showed me how to set the code. The locker included a waffle weave robe and heavy plastic slippers, which I donned before meeting my husband in the relaxation room.

We spent a few moments in the relaxation room enjoying sparkling water ahead of our appointments. The room offers a variety of seating options, with solo lounge chairs as well as seating grouped together. Curtains in a circular layout in the center of the room provide added privacy. As we finished our drinks, our therapists came to bring us to the treatment room.