Raffles London reveals plans for Goddard Littlefair-designed spa
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced partnerships with wellness brand Guerlain and nutrition experts Pillar for the destination spa and health club at Raffles London at The OWO, opening next winter.
Designed by Goddard Littlefair, the space spans four levels and will offer a personalised experience, with an exclusive treatment and wellness menu alongside a bespoke training, nutrition and recovery programme. Situated at the heart of the Old War Office, the venue will mark the first Guerlain branded spa in the capital.
“Guerlain is one of the most iconic high perfumery and high cosmetic houses in the world and we are excited to be partnering with Raffles London at The OWO to create our new flagship in the capital which is set to be a world-class spa,” says CEO Véronique Courtois. “To introduce Guerlain to London for the first time will be a special moment, particularly in a space with such heritage, countless stories and a meaningful history.”
Open to guests at Raffles London, residents of The OWO Residences by Raffles, as well as spa members and day guests, the Guerlain Spa will feature nine treatment rooms including a barber and salon, beauty treatment spaces, a Guerlain boutique stocking the High Perfumery collection as well as a separate VIP area and two couple suites. The active wellness spaces meanwhile, driven by Pillar, comprise a gym and yoga studio, juice bar, 20-metre swimming pool complete with a vitality pool, and steam and sauna rooms.
Movement specialists Pillar will also launch a members’ health club and oversee the training and health programming. Founded by elite performance coach Harry Jameson, Pillar is known for its unique approach to preventative health and personal optimisation. The team will offer a service that places equal emphasis on movement, recovery and nutrition. Dedicated programmes for members, delivered by trainers, are set to focus on strength and stress relief. In addition, therapists will offer a range of recovery experiences with a tailored nutritional offering created by chef Joey O’Hare, available from the ground floor Pillar Kitchen.
Those looking for complete seclusion can head to the two Wellness Suites, which feature an open space for yoga as well as light training equipment. Here, guests will also be offered a menu of treatments as well as private training and nutritional menus, allowing for a more comfortable, intimate wellness experience.
Emlyn Brown, Global Vice President of Wellbeing at Accor, comments: “Serenity, harmony, relaxation, recovery and pleasure are the pursuits of wellbeing that fuel and rejuvenate luxury travellers globally. They are the touchstones for wellness at Raffles Hotels & Resorts and immersed in every inch of the Guerlain Spa at Raffles London. With societal habits shifting and wellness taking on new and further reaching meaning in a post-pandemic world, the desire for overall wellbeing and its positive effects cannot be understated.”
Having undergone a monumental transformation, Raffles London at The OWO will comprise 120 guestrooms and suites, 85 branded residences, and 11 F&B outlets including one helmed by chef Mauro Colagreco. There will also be a rooftop restaurant and bar with views across Whitehall, The Mall and on to Buckingham Palace.
