Five of the best spas and spa hotels near Richmond
To help you plan the perfect Richmond spa escape, we’ve picked out five great nearby venues that offer rest, relaxation and pampering.
- Hilton London Syon Park: Just across the Thames in Brentford near Heathrow you will find this impressive, contemporary spa hotel, which overlooks the grand 200-acre Syon Park estate.
- The Chelsea Harbour Hotel & Spa: Head to chic Chelsea for an indulgent spa day or spa break at this elegant, harbourside hotel that boasts great facilities and excellent on-site dining.
- Saks Hair & Beauty Heston: This member of the popular Saks family in Hounslow is the ideal choice for a restful spa day near Richmond, offering treatments and an on-site hair salon.
- Luenire Spa at Nightingale Place: This upmarket spa and beauty clinic in Clapham offers a range of luxurious treatments, as well as amenities including a hair salon and bistro dining.
- The Gloss Spa: Jump on the train at Richmond for the short trip to classy Kensington, where you can enjoy a range of spa treatments at this luxury health and wellness clinic.
Five treatments to enjoy at a Richmond spa
Once you’ve found the right spa near Richmond, it’s time to think about treatments. Many of our spa packages feature the choice of one or more treatments chosen from a menu. Depending on the spa and spa package you select, the options may include:
- Swedish massage: Enjoy this gentle, light touch spa massage that can focus on the whole body or just the back, neck and shoulders to soothe, de-stress and loosen those tight muscles.
- Spa facial: A popular choice among spa-goers, this traditional treatment uses products tailored to each guest’s skin type to improve the look and feel of the face, neck and décolletage.
- Hot stone massage: One of the speciality massages offered by selected Richmond spas, this treatment involves the application of heated lava stones to warm and relax the body.
- Body scrub: Also called a body polish, this luxurious body treatment involves smoothing the skin with a gentle exfoliant and is sometimes used to complement a spa massage.
- Body wrap: Another indulgent body treatment that you can find on the menu at some spas in Richmond, this one involves applying nourishing oils or lotions to the body, which is then wrapped.
Things to see in Richmond
Following your downtime at the spa, Richmond and wider south-west London have plenty to discover. A few highlights include:
- Kew Gardens: Pay a visit to these world-class botanic gardens, which feature greenhouses and a treetop walkway.
- Syon Estate: Located right next to Kew Gardens, this 16th-century estate features a historic home and extensive gardens.
- Richmond Park: More open space awaits at this lovely deer park, which dates to the 17th century and features a tea room and woodland gardens.
- National Trust - Ham House and Garden: Enjoy an afternoon at this imposing National Trust property, which boasts an impressive art and furniture collection, as well as riverside gardens.
- All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club: While it is famous for hosting the Wimbledon tennis tournament, the club is open the rest of the year, offering tours and a museum.
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