Six Senses has opened its first hotel in the United Kingdom, bringing the luxury wellness-focused brand to London with the launch of Six Senses London on 1 March 2026.
Located in the restored Whiteleys building on Queensway, the property forms part of the wider Whiteley mixed-use redevelopment and includes 109 rooms and suites, 14 branded residences and a 2,300-square-metre wellness spa.
The new hotel is part of Six Senses’ growing collection of urban properties and follows recent openings in Rome and Kyoto. The project redevelops the former Whiteleys department store into a luxury hospitality destination close to Hyde Park and Notting Hill, introducing a city retreat focused on wellness, sustainability and community.
Six Senses London occupies roughly a quarter of The Whiteley development, which combines residences, retail and hospitality within the historic building. The property has been designed to retain elements of the building’s Art Deco heritage while incorporating new interiors intended to respond to natural light and movement.
The hotel includes 109 guestrooms and suites, many with private terraces, along with 14 branded Six Senses residences. Dining venues include Whiteley’s Kitchen, Bar and Café, which focuses on modern British cuisine designed to reflect the neighbourhood’s character.
A central feature of the property is its 2,300-square-metre spa and wellness complex. Facilities include London’s first hotel magnesium pool, a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, cryotherapy treatment rooms, flotation and recovery areas, a longevity clinic, and a fitness centre.
The wellness space also includes the brand’s Alchemy Bar, where guests can create personalised wellness products, and a Biohack Recovery Lounge designed to support performance and recovery.
The hotel also introduces the first Six Senses Place, a private members concept designed to bring together community, wellness programming and lifestyle experiences in an urban environment.
“This intentional next step perfectly captures the thoughtful path of Six Senses dedication to the needs of modern luxury travellers. By bringing the Six Senses core vision of reconnection to cosmopolitan cities such as Rome, Kyoto and now London we are creating urban sanctuaries,” said Neil Palmer, Chief Operating Officer, Six Senses.
“These are places and spaces designed for shorter stays and modern living which support guests to feel good every day. No longer just on a fleeting holiday, but on home soil too. While Six Senses resorts offer immersive, nature-inspired experiences, our urban locations infuse this same outlook with the energy of city environments,” he added.
General Manager Nick Yarnell said the property was designed to integrate with the surrounding neighbourhood while maintaining the brand’s wellness philosophy.
“We’ve designed Six Senses London to feel effortlessly welcoming, meeting guests at their own rhythm or gently guiding them toward a different one. Shaped by that ethos and the building’s rich history, everything we do, from the restaurant and bar to the spa and rooms, is rooted in connection,” he said.
The opening is part of the expansion of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, which includes the Six Senses brand. Since acquiring Six Senses in 2019, IHG has continued expanding the brand globally, with 27 properties now open across 20 countries.
Additional projects are planned in destinations including Portugal, Japan and Bangkok as the brand continues to develop both resort and urban hotel concepts.
The Whiteley redevelopment itself represents a major transformation of one of London’s historic retail landmarks. The opening of Six Senses London marks a key milestone in the project’s conversion into a residential, retail and hospitality destination.
“This moment marks an exciting evolution in London’s luxury hotel space, reflecting years of thoughtful work behind the scenes,” said Dickie Wong, Deputy Chairman of C C Land Holdings Ltd.
“Once London’s first department store, The Whiteley carries an immense historical and community legacy, and the opening of Six Senses London represents a milestone in the building’s reimagining as a landmark residential and hospitality destination,” he added.
