Six Senses London Opens at Whiteleys

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Since 1 March 2026, London has welcomed a new flagship of luxury hospitality. With Six Senses London, the brand makes its debut in the United Kingdom, bringing its signature blend of regeneration, design and sustainability to a European metropolis for the first time. The setting could hardly be more fitting: one of West London’s most historic buildings.

The hotel is located within the restored Whiteleys complex in Bayswater, just steps from Hyde Park. Founded in 1863, the former department store has undergone an extensive revitalisation under the direction of Foster + Partners. The listed façade, the central dome and the grand staircase inspired by Milan’s La Scala have been carefully preserved. Inside, a clear and contemporary architectural language respects the building’s heritage while reinterpreting it for the present day.

Design Between Tradition and Modernity

Across its 109 rooms and suites, interiors by AvroKO embrace a restrained, material-driven aesthetic. Art Deco references, natural materials and a calm colour palette create an atmosphere that consciously distances itself from the city’s pace. Generous windows flood the spaces with light, reinforcing the ambition to reconcile urban vibrancy with retreat. The Retreat Suite, with its corner terrace and sweeping skyline views, feels less like a conventional hotel room and more like a private sanctuary above the rooftops of London.

Culinary Identity with a Clear Focus

With Whiteley’s Kitchen, Bar and Café, the hotel positions itself as a new gathering place within the neighbourhood. The culinary concept follows the group-wide Eat With Six Senses philosophy: seasonal produce, short supply chains and zero-waste principles define the approach. British ingredients and producers take centre stage, with a deliberate emphasis on product integrity and craftsmanship. The restaurant does not see itself merely as hotel dining, but as an independent address for both locals and guests.

Wellness at the Core

The approximately 2,300-square-metre Six Senses Spa London forms the heart of the property. In addition to a 20-metre indoor pool, it features the first magnesium pool in a London hotel. Cryotherapy, a flotation pod, a biohack recovery lounge and a dedicated longevity clinic further expand the offering. Here, Six Senses treats wellness not as an ancillary amenity, but as the conceptual core of the entire property.

Six Senses Place London introduces the brand’s first private members club. The concept merges co-working, community and wellbeing within a curated environment, addressing a membership that values exchange and quality in equal measure.

With its opening, Six Senses London sets a new benchmark for urban luxury hospitality in the British capital. The project demonstrates how historic architecture and a contemporary wellness philosophy can coexist seamlessly, proving that a city hotel today can be far more than a refined place to stay. After years of anticipation, one of London’s most discussed hotel projects has become reality.