Aman Spa

The Verdict

The Aman Spa at The Connaught sits at the intersection of two of London's most respected luxury names — and for returning guests, the question isn't whether it's worth it, but which treatment format to prioritise next. Aman's global spa identity is built around unhurried rituals and high staff-to-guest ratios, and the Mayfair location delivers that formula in one of London's most storied hotel addresses. If you've already visited once and found it aligned with your expectations, it earns a second booking — particularly for those who want a spa experience that feels genuinely private rather than a hotel amenity dressed up as a destination.

What to Expect on a Return Visit

The Aman Spa at The Connaught occupies dedicated basement space beneath the hotel, designed with the restrained visual language that defines every Aman property globally: pale stone, warm lighting, and a deliberate absence of sensory clutter. For returning guests, the practical upgrade is to book a longer treatment block rather than a single session, the spa's layout rewards those who arrive early and use the full facility. Compare this approach to the Bvlgari Hotel London, where the spa is larger and the pool is genuinely impressive, but the atmosphere trends more social. Aman here is quieter and more controlled, which is either its key selling point or a drawback depending on what you want from the visit.

Connaught's Mayfair address places the spa within easy reach of guests staying at Claridge's, The Emory, or NoMad London, though access is typically reserved for in-house guests and spa booking clients. If you're staying elsewhere in the city and want comparable spa access with more flexibility, COMO Metropolitan London runs COMO Shambhala facilities that are accessible to outside guests more readily. For those committed to the Aman brand experience, the London property carries the same measured quality as Aman New York, though on a smaller physical footprint.

Worth knowing for planning: if you're comparing UK spa destinations more broadly, Lime Wood in Lyndhurst offers the HERB House spa as a full destination stay, and Gleneagles in Auchterarder gives you a much larger wellness and leisure footprint. For London-specific spa stays without leaving the city, Aman at The Connaught remains one of the tightest executions of the quiet-luxury spa format available.