The Best Luxury Gyms & Spas in London With Day Passes

As the home of some of the most exclusive wellness clubs in the world, the pursuit of health and beauty has firmly taken centre stage in London. These offer an unparalleled fusion of fitness and luxury, from the state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment to cutting-edge skincare and massage therapies. Go beyond traditional health clubs and opt to work out in a more sophisticated setting, each of which provides bespoke training programs, innovative treatments, and world-class spa facilities. 

Equinox Kensington

Located under a stunning domed skylight on Kensington High Street, Equinox offers a premium fitness experience. The open-plan gym features a boxing studio, studio pilates, personal training, and a spa. Members have access to personalized one-on-one training, supported by Equinox's Health Advisory Board, as well as digital classes.

Equinox Kensington offers 11 science-backed classes, ranging from martial arts to sculpting pilates. The spa features Bodywork, a hands-on relief technique applied by licensed massage therapists, which blends stretching, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and compression therapy.

Find out more about Equinox's guest passes and flexible memberships at equinox.com

Damu at The Mandrake

Fitzrovia’s five-star boutique hotel, The Mandrake's spa, Damu, offers a holistic approach to wellbeing by blending cutting-edge technology with ancient traditions to restore and rejuvenate both body and mind.

Damu’s Austrian Alpine mud caves use medicinal mud enriched with plant extracts to promote circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance the skin’s natural glow. The mud’s mineral-rich properties help draw out toxins while leaving the body deeply revitalised.

Guests can also immerse themselves in the world’s first Wavess Origin Pool, a zero-gravity, multi-sensory experience integrating water haptics, vibrational therapy, chromotherapy, and soundscapes to elevate healing. Advanced treatments include BBL Moxi laser therapy, SkinPen CST, and Dermalux LED phototherapy. 

Find out more at themandrake.com, day spa access from £160.

The Peak Fitness Club & Spa at Jumeirah Carlton Tower

The Peak Fitness Club at Carlton Jumeirah is home to London’s longest naturally-lit indoor pool. The gym holds an array of group classes including qigong, Latin fusion and kickboxing. The club is equipped with top-tier Technogym equipment, catering to all fitness needs. Beyond the gym, members enjoy exclusive access to the Peak Lounge which serves healthy, international food. 

When you’re not working out, Talise Spa at The Peak boasts massage treatments such as relaxing candle lit massages, perfect for unwinding and deep relaxation. The spa also offers indulgent, results-driven facials such as the Gold Hydralifting Facial With Rose Quartz and a Blue Diamond Facial which uses diamond peptides. Additionally there is a special oncology collection offering restorative treatments for those undergoing or recovering from treatment for cancer.

Find out more at jumeirah.com, day passes from £200

Claridge’s Spa

Less of a day pass per se, but when you book a 90-minute treatment at Claridge’s Spa, you get access to the wider facilities – as if you ever needed an excuse to book a Barbara Sturm facial.

Instead of opting for an intense strength or cardio session, use the session as an opportunity to glide through the waters of one of London’s most beautiful swimming pools. Afterwards head upstairs to enjoy a pastry delight from Claridge’s Bakery or a tipple in the Red Room Bar.

View the full treatment menu at maybourne.com

Bodyism Notting Hill 

Bodyism Notting Hill's focus is firmly on scientifically backed, results-driven, personalised wellbeing and recovery. Its offering includes clinical testing, wellness, assessments, personalised nutrition plans, recovery analysis and a new recovery room. Bodyism Notting Hill classes include yoga, pilates, barre, boxing, sculpt, tone and their own signature class.

For a post-workout snack, the onsite café serves nutrition-led food designed to fuel the body and mind. With highly flexible memberships, Bodyism is the perfect place for your fitness needs to meet your schedule. 

Bodyism Notting Hill is currently offering flexible, low-commitment memberships from £500 p/m. Find out more at bodyism.com

Chuan Spa at The Langham 

In the heart of Marylebone, you’ll find the renowned Langham Hotel. The range of flexible memberships include a complimentary 1-hour Chuan Harmony Signature treatment, 15% discount on spa treatments, 10% discount on spa products, a personal training programme, four guest passes, and complimentary membership to The Langham Supper Club. 

The hotel’s Chuan Spa is a peaceful sanctuary and the perfect place to unwind. With inspiration from Traditional Chinese Medicine and the five elemental forces: wood, fire, earth metal and water, “chuan” signifies a tranquil course of water and the space draws on the principles of Feng Shui.

The range of treatments at Chuan includes the world’s first premier sensory CBD-infused massage experiences, by OTO and a detoxifying anti-pollution facial perfect for city dwellers. Chuan Body+ Soul has partnered with Effect doctors, known for their IV drips and collaborated with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Ashwin Soni to perform non-surgical rejuvenation procedures.

Find out more at thelangham.com, £150 for a day pass to the facilities.

Lanserhof at The Arts Club

Housed in an elegant Mayfair townhouse within The Arts Club, Lanserhof is an expert in innovative wellbeing. Lanserhof has been providing expertise for over 30 years and provides treatments including IV vitamin infusions to acupuncture.

Lanserhof focuses on preventative medicine from cardiology services to sleep medicine services. Members will undergo diagnostic tests with an expert clinician and later receive a consultation with a doctor to discuss the results and provide a truly personalised improvement journey. 

Lanserhof currently offers a one-week trial. Find out more about membership options at lhtac.com

Akasha Spa at Hotel Café Royal

Situated at the intersection of St James’s, Mayfair and Soho, Hotel Café Royal is a decadent central city hub that has welcomed everyone from Oscar Wilde and Winston Churchill to Princess Diana and David Bowie.

Hidden beneath Regent Street lies Hotel Café Royal’s stunning Akasha Spa, fit with an 18-metre lap pool, marble hammam as well as steam and sauna facilities. A day pass to Akasha Spa permits access to all of the aforementioned, in addition to state-of-the-art gym facilities. Equipped with premium Life Fitness cardio and strength training equipment, it’s the perfect place to work up a sweat before taking to the pool for a cool down.

Secure your day pass for £150 at hotelcaferoyal.co.uk

Pan Pacific SENSORY Spa

Six hours in the gym may sound a little intense, but thanks to Pan Pacific’s SENSORY Spa’s wellbeing day pass, you get the whole package. Complemented by a refreshing glass of Champagne, you can immerse yourself in a space dedicated to holistic wellness.

Special mention must be given to the near 20m infinity overlooking Bishopsgate Plaza or the 1:2:1 Reformer Pilates sessions, which balance strength and flexibility. The wellbeing day pass also includes a 10 per cent discount on any spa treatment, so it’s definitely worth squeezing in a massage.

Passes can be bought for £120 at panpacificlondon.co.uk.

Four Seasons at Tower Bridge

There are multiple ways you can enjoy the facilities at the Four Seasons at Tower Bridge – through a four-hour pass, a full-day pass, or a full day plus access to the private swimming pool pods. Our recommendation would be to go after work or a long day in central London, making full use of the dine and unwind offer.

Here, you can start your session with a light bite – a healthy bento box, salad or mini dessert – before moving onto the swimming pool, vitality pool, thermal facilities and fitness centre.

Book one of four day passes, priced between £160 - £225 at fourseasons.com