Guerlain to open first London spa in partnership with Raffles London at The OWO

The hotly-anticipated Raffles London at The OWO has announced an exclusive partnership with luxury cosmetics house Guerlain that will result in the opening of London’s first Guerlain-branded destination spa, as well as a members-only health club powered by movement specialist PILLAR. 

Slated to open in late 2022, the exclusive Guerlain Spa will offer a holistic wellbeing experience with a focus on restorative wellness and active training. 

Designed by interior design studio Goddard Littlefair, the expansive spa and wellness space will occupy four levels at the heart of the grade II-listed property. It will feature nine treatment rooms and a separate VIP area, two couples suites, and beauty treatment spaces, including a barbers and salon.

Signature Guerlain treatment menu

The spa will take a highly-tailored approach to treatments, offering a signature menu curated by Guerlain to combine cutting-edge therapies with its skincare products and fragrances. 

It will also feature two dedicated wellness suites. Aimed at those looking for total seclusion, the elegantly designed suites will offer a comprehensive menu of Guerlain treatments, as well as private training and a nutritious food menu from PILLAR. The suites will also be equipped with light training equipment and open spaces for yoga.

Véronique Courtois, CEO of Guerlain, said: “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 Lonon at The OWO to create our new flagship in the capital, which is set to be a world-class spa.

“To introduce Guerlain to London for the first time will be a very special moment for us, especially in a space with such incredible heritage, countless stories and such meaningful history.”

A PILLAR of wellness

The member’s only health club – driven by PILLAR, which will also oversee the property’s training and health programming, will encompass an extensive gym with a yoga studio, as well as a juice bar, a 20m indoor swimming pool, a vitality pool and sauna and steam rooms.

Offering a ‘truly unique service’, the club will place equal emphasis on movement, recovery and nutrition, and will feature dedicated programmes focusing on strength and stress relief. A comprehensive range of recovery experiences and tailored nutritional offerings will also be available. 

Harry Jameson, co-founder of PILLAR, said: “I am looking forward to launching our new health club to create a wellness destination unlike any other in London. The experience is truly about wellbeing and has been designed to complement Guerlain’s offering. This is an opportunity to work alongside one of the world’s most exciting spa brands to create a first-class wellness club at our new home in Raffles London.”

Raffles debut in London

Housed in the Old War Offices in Whitehall, Raffles London at The OWO will be London’s first Raffles property.

It will offer 120 guest rooms, as well as 85 branded residences and 11 destination F&B venues including a rooftop restaurant and bar. 

Philippe Leboeuf, managing director at Raffles London at The OWO, said:  “Raffles London at The OWO is committed to bringing together the best talent and partners, raising the bar for wellness experiences in the capital.”

“Working with a heritage brand such as Guerlain alongside contemporary health and movement specialists Pillar perfectly mirrors our vision of providing a world-class destination for our residents, members and hotel guests in a forward-looking and modern way.”   

Emlyn Brown, global vice president Wellbeing at Accor, said: “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 are 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 and need for overall well-being and its positive effects cannot be understated. True luxury is not about what you do, but how you feel.”