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Six Senses Opens Its First UK Hotel Inside a Historic London Landmark

March 10, 2026

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.

Take it from us: a last-minute getaway is the most romantic Valentine's Day gift there is.

Valentine’s Day has a habit of defaulting to prix-fixe menus and predictable bouquets, but the most memorable celebrations as a couple come from experiencing something new together. From overwater villas to historic city hideaways, these romantic hotels around the world prove February 14 is far better when you travel for it.

Where competition keeps the spark alive

On a private island off the coast of Antigua, Jumby Bay Island reframes romance with a playful edge. This is a place where Caribbean languor meets friendly rivalry — sailing lessons at the on-site academy, paddleboarding, kayaking, tennis, and reef-hopping boat trips all add a sense of momentum to the stay. The balance comes later, with Champagne-fuelled picnics through botanical gardens and starlit dinners at an 18th-century sugar mill. It’s ideal for couples who bond as much over shared victories as shared sunsets.

Fireside romance, Manhattan-style

For those who believe intimacy thrives indoors, The Lowell offers a rare New York indulgence: real wood-burning fireplaces. Residential-style suites, designed by Michael S. Smith, feel like private apartments rather than hotel rooms, complete with a Fireplace Butler who customizes the scent and wood for your evening. Downstairs, Majorelle’s Valentine’s menu leans classic and indulgent, while Jacques Bar provides a suitably moody finale. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most romantic thing in the world is just having time for each other.

Old-world grandeur in London

Romance comes built into the walls at The Lanesborough, one of London’s most quietly theatrical addresses. The hotel’s Love Nook — tucked inside The Library Bar — sets the tone with silk florals, candlelight, and a sense of privacy that feels discovered rather than staged. While there’s a full Valentine’s programme on offer, including live jazz and spa rituals, the appeal here is the atmosphere itself, all year long: stately, warm, and effortlessly cinematic.

A Highland retreat with soul

High above the tidal waters of the Kyle of Tongue, Kyle House offers a very different take on romance. This one-bedroom cottage, part of the WildLand conservation project, is designed for couples who crave isolation and elemental beauty. Days unfold slowly — coastal walks, fireside reading, long lunches — while the surrounding landscape lends depth to the experience. It’s a winter retreat defined not by excess, but by stillness and a strong sense of place.

A cinematic stay in Amsterdam

Film lovers will find their perfect setting at Hotel De L’Europe Amsterdam, where the Wolfi Pictures Suite plays like a private screening room overlooking the canals. Plush seating, a popcorn machine, and a curated bar encourage couples to settle in for the night, while the moody views feel straight out of a Hitchcock frame. Part of the hotel’s cultural ’t Huys wing, the suite is designed for immersion — in story, in design, and in each other. When you’re ready for a change of scenery, take a bike ride together and spend the day exploring the city’s noteworthy museums and shops.

A city adventure in the heart of Hong Kong

At The Hari Hong Kong, romance takes on a contemporary, city-forward feel. Set in Wan Chai, the design-driven hotel balances intimate rooms with lively social spaces, inviting couples to drift between candlelit dinners, late-night cocktails, and quiet moments overlooking the skyline. Thoughtful, understated, and refreshingly unshowy, The Hari proves that Valentine’s Day in a fast-paced city can still feel personal.

Spa and seclusion in Indonesia

Accessible only by seaplane, Bawah Reserve is ideal for couples looking to reconnect in paradise. With daily spa treatments included, couples can ease into island time — herbal compress massages, secluded beach picnics, and sunset boat rides through protected waters. Luxury overwater bungalows are the ultimate antidote to a long Canadian winter, after all.

Sun-soaked serenity, Marrakech style

It’s hard not to fall in love at The Oberoi, Marrakech, where citrus orchards, reflective pools, and Atlas Mountain views create a sense of calm just beyond the city. Inspired by traditional Moroccan design, the resort’s low-slung architecture and garden-wrapped suites encourage unhurried days, whether that means lingering breakfasts, shared hammam rituals, or sunset dinners.