Six Senses Opens Its First UK Hotel Inside a Historic London Landmark
Set within a reinvented 19th-century department store, Six Senses London blends wellness, design and community in the heart of Bayswater.
London’s historic Whiteley building has seen many lives since opening as one of the city’s first department stores in the 19th century. Now, after years of redevelopment, the landmark address has entered a new chapter — this time as the home of Six Senses London, the brand’s first property in the UK.
Opened on March 1, 2026, the hotel marks a major step in Six Senses’ expanding portfolio of urban sanctuaries. Known for its remote resorts in destinations from Thailand to Portugal, the wellness-focused brand has been carefully bringing its philosophy to cities. London joins Rome and Kyoto as part of this growing urban collection.
And while the setting may be metropolitan, the ethos remains the same: spaces designed to help travellers slow down, reconnect and reset — even in the middle of a busy city.
A Historic Building Reimagined
Located on Queensway in West London, Six Senses London occupies a quarter of The Whiteley, a newly redeveloped mixed-use complex just steps from Hyde Park and a short walk from Notting Hill.
The original building dates back to 1863 and once housed London’s first department store. Today, the restored structure blends its Art Deco heritage with contemporary design.
Interior spaces were created by design studio AvroKO in collaboration with EPR Architects. The result is a hotel that balances heritage architecture with modern touches inspired by nature and wellness.
Inside, the property features 109 guest rooms and suites, many with private terraces overlooking the neighbourhood. The hotel also includes 14 branded residences, allowing longer-term guests to live within the Six Senses ecosystem.
Throughout the building, greenery plays a visible role. Green roofs and seasonal plantings are designed to attract pollinators while bringing a softer, natural element to the urban landscape.
A Restaurant Designed for the Neighbourhood
Food plays an important role in the hotel’s community-focused approach.
Whiteley’s Kitchen, Bar and Café serves modern British cuisine with a relaxed, neighbourhood feel. Rather than positioning itself as a destination restaurant only for hotel guests, the space is intended to become a local gathering place for residents of Bayswater and nearby Notting Hill.
In a city where the best hotel restaurants often double as neighbourhood institutions, the approach feels particularly fitting.
A 2,300-Square-Metre Urban Wellness Hub
Wellness has always been central to the Six Senses brand, and the London property brings that focus indoors in a big way.
The hotel’s 2,300-square-metre spa is designed as a continuous flow of spaces that shift between movement and stillness. The facilities aim to help guests decompress from city life — or simply recharge between meetings and sightseeing.
Highlights include:
London’s first hotel magnesium pool
A 20-metre indoor swimming pool
Cryotherapy and flotation therapy
Dedicated recovery and relaxation spaces
A longevity clinic
A high-tech Biohack Recovery Lounge
A fully equipped fitness centre
The spa also features the brand’s signature Alchemy Bar, where guests can blend ingredients to create custom wellness products.
New: Six Senses Place
The London property also debuts a new concept for the brand: Six Senses Place.
Part private members’ club and part wellness hub, the space is designed to bring together a community interested in longevity, wellness and lifestyle programming. Members will have access to spa facilities, social spaces and events designed around connection and personal well-being.
In a city already known for its thriving private club scene, the concept positions Six Senses Place as something slightly different — a space where high-tech wellness and social connection intersect.
A New Era for the Six Senses Brand
Since being acquired by IHG Hotels & Resorts in 2019, Six Senses has been steadily expanding its global footprint. The brand now operates 27 properties across 20 countries, with additional openings planned in destinations including Portugal, Japan and Bangkok.
London’s debut represents a significant milestone — not only because it’s the brand’s first UK hotel, but because it signals how Six Senses is adapting its wellness-first philosophy for city life.
