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Luxury Health Clubs in London sit at the intersection of wellness, design, and exclusivity—these are the sanctuaries where fitness and luxury converge. Subterranean havens infused with serenity, skyline-bordered performance arenas… the city’s crème de la crème of wellness cater to those who see their health as both an investment and an indulgence.
In this guide, you’ll find the most refined fitness and recovery destinations in London—places where every detail, from architectural grandeur and high‑end programming to biohacking amenities and bespoke service, has been crafted to elevate your well‑being.
Studio Fix
Studio Fix instantly feels like a wellness sanctuary—sleek, light-filled, and effortlessly elegant. Established in 2024 by Najeeb Abunahl, whose inspiring vision for inclusivity comes from his own rehabilitation journey, this boutique fitness destination houses three distinctive studios and six signature class formats that range from Lagree Megaformer to Yoga, Barre (in collaboration with Paola’s Body Barre), Boxing, Strength, and HIIT.
Studio ① hosts Yoga and Barre sessions, while Studio ② devotes to Lagree high-intensity, low-impact workouts. Studio ③ pulses with energy via Boxing, HIIT, and Strength training. What truly makes the club shine is its wheelchair-accessible programming—adaptive boxing in an inclusive environment—a direct result of its founder’s mission.
Amenities echo luxury: fluffy towels, high-end toiletries in male, female, and accessible changing rooms, plus a coffee and smoothie lounge to linger post-sweat. Classes run around 45–60 minutes, priced from about £25, and offer flexible membership tiers—from Classic Fix (Studios ① & ③) to Mega Fix (unlimited access across all studios) with no minimum term.
Website: STUDIO FIX
Address: 42-44 Kensington High St, London W8 4PD
ESPA Life at The Corinthia
Let me tell you— ESPA Life at The Corinthia lives up to every bit of its luxury spa pedigree. Beneath the grandeur of the Corinthia Hotel in Westminster, this four-floor wellness cathedral spans 3,300 m², carved into the depths of Italian marble and black granite, softly lit to evoke calm and serenity.
From the moment you descend to the reception, it’s clear this is an immersive experience. There are 17 private treatment pods, a dedicated Daniel Galvin hair salon, nail studio, gym with Peloton, Technogym, and BLK BOX, plus intimate thermal experiences. The thermal floor is breathtaking: a nine-meter silver vitality pool, amphitheatre sauna wrapped in glass, steam rooms, ice fountains, heated loungers—and those signature cocoon-like sleep pods, where I dozed amid hush and warmth.
Treatments chat to your wellness needs—from Augustinus Bader facials to advanced exosometic sessions involving microcurrents and LED light, as well as lymphatic compression suit rituals, all delivered by naturopaths, osteopaths, and ESPA therapists. There are bespoke Day Spa packages too—a radiant Summer Edit, holistic Pause–Reflect–Reset, and a beautifully indulgent Gift of Wellbeing—with prices reflecting the elevated service (starting at ~£325–£695).
Membership unlocks it all: unlimited spa access, six annual ESPA treatments, expert fitness consultations, guest passes—and 24/7 gym usage for hotel guests. It’s a zenith of urban wellness: scientific, sumptuous, and designed holistically.
Website: ESPA Life at The Corinthia
Address: Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD
Third Space
Descending into any Third Space club—whether Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, Marylebone or Richmond—feels like entering a modern-day members’ sanctuary. Founded in 2011 by four Old Etonians, this luxury wellness chain marries high-performance training with private-club exclusivity; by the latest count, it welcomes around 35,000 members across its 13 London sites.
Pulling up at Canary Wharf, the club spans three floors and over 100,000 ft²—making it Europe’s largest luxury health club. It features a 23 m UV‑purified pool, a cavernous strength and conditioning space called “The Yard,” dedicated combat and climbing zones, Reformer Pilates, HYROX, and a spa/medical centre offering physiotherapy, cryotherapy, and more.
Marylebone offers an 18 m pool, Wattbike zone, and boutique studios for yoga, barre, Pilates, and metcon classes—all hosted in chic, hotel-style surroundings with Cowshed products in the changing rooms. Richmond, the newest addition, mirrors this luxury: a performance gym, spa-hued pool, hot yoga studio, and recovery spa under soft bronze lighting.
Membership grants access to 100+ weekly classes, world-class personal trainers, sports-med guidance, and recovery facilities like cryotherapy and recovery beds . Plans range from club-specific tiers (£260–£305/month) to full group access, with Mayfair and Oxford St mega-gym launches on the horizon.
In every club, the mantra is clear: “training for life.” From elite performance spaces to serene wellness zones, Third Space combines community, sophistication, and results-driven fitness—truly London’s apogee in luxury health clubs.
Website: Third Space
Address: 16-19 Canada Square, London E14 5E
Lanserhof at The Arts Club
Lanserhof at The Arts Club greets you with a serene lounge echoing The Arts Club’s refined elegance—Spinneybeck leather and brushed brass—then sweeps you into a sleek medical-gym world embedded within Mayfair’s club scene. Spread across six floors at 17–18 Dover Street, this pioneering “medical gym” marks Lanserhof’s debut in the UK, blending its Austrian naturopathic lineage with cutting-edge diagnostics and wellness.
Training begins with sophisticated assessments: state-of-the-art MRI scans, spine and movement labs, 3D gait analysis, and ultrasound-guided muscle profiling—all overseen by orthopaedic specialist Dr Sebastian Kunz, ensuring prevention-focused, regenerative programming. Workouts take place on Technogym micro‑chip–enabled machines, with intimate classes in yoga, spin, Pilates, plus the immersive Icaros VR core-strength experience.
Recovery and optimisation are key: a cryotherapy chamber plunges you to –110 °C, while IV vitamin drips, Airzone hypoxia or oxygen therapy, and personalised facials and massages offer biohacking that feels bespoke.
Membership—at around £6,500/year with a £1,500 joining fee (plus optional £1,000 kit-butler service)—includes full access to diagnostics, fitness suites, therapies, and a calm, nourishing member lounge offering wellness snacks and smoothies. Despite the premium, the holistic, medical-led approach—supported by an impressive 4.9/5 rating from users —feels worth it for serious results.
Website: Lanserhof at The Arts Club
Address: 18 Dover St, London W1S 4LT
KX
KX (pronounced “kicks”) is one of the best luxury health clubs in London and immediately strikes with its elegance and warm Chelsea charm. Founded in 2002, this members-only sanctuary marries elite fitness, spa rituals, medical insights, and a chic wellness restaurant—cementing its reputation at the pinnacle of London’s luxury health scene.
The moment you step in, you’re welcomed to an 8,500 sq ft gym brimming with cutting-edge equipment, plenty of personal training studios (even a combat dojo), and seven state-of-the-art rooms dedicated to yoga, cycling, barre, Pilates, and more. The spa is more than decorative—it includes cryotherapy and neuromuscular treatments, facials, manicure lounge, even saline flotation tanks. Steam rooms, saunas, and hot and cold plunge pools mean post-sweat bliss is always at the ready.
Membership starts at around £615/month and begins with a comprehensive Wellness Assessment—blood panels, movement screening, body composition, nutrition planning—so everything is tailored from day one. Solo and joint packages are available, plus intensive transformation programs (KX20, Athletic Performance) for faster results.
Changing rooms are indulgent—with robes, slippers, Kiehl’s toiletries, hair tools, makeup removers, and a dedicated housekeeping team to keep things pristine. And for post-workout, their restaurant serves seasonal, nutrient-rich dishes, plus a juice bar and the option to host private meetings in the clubroom.
Website: KX
Address: 151 Draycott Ave, London SW3 3AL
Equinox
Walking into Equinox in London—whether Kensington, St James’s or Bishopsgate—feels like stepping into a high-performance sanctuary as much as a gym. Hailing from New York and established in 2012, Equinox brought its signature blend of art‑deco elegance and athletic rigor to London.
Each club is world-class and thoughtfully zoned: expansive, light-filled strength floors under soaring domes; dedicated studios for boxing, yoga, cycling and Pilates; and precision‑run treadmills and the iconic Tier X personal training system. The flagship Kensington location even touts Technogym’s SKILLRUN and a fully realized, full‑service spa—open to both members and spa-goers—offering bodywork, facials, and recovery therapies.
The Mayfair club at E St James’s lives like a private members’ club—lavish locker rooms with heated floors, laundry valet, bespoke nutrition and sleep coaching, 3D body scans and full metabolic assessments mark it as decidedly elite. In the City, Bishopsgate spans five floors, complete with hot yoga, spa treatments from sports massages to hydrafacials, and a breathtaking light-filled façade.
Membership means more than workouts—it’s about tailored fitness journeys backed by a Health Advisory Board, proprietary EQX OS technology, world-class coaching and recovery science. While some debate the steep fees (a couple’s pass reportedly near £500/month), the service levels—eucalyptus steam rooms, boutique shop, spa access—justify the investment for those who settle for nothing but the best .
Website: Equinox
Address: 5th floor, The Roof Gardens, 99 Kensington High St, London W8 5SA
BXR
BXR is London’s premier luxury boxing sanctuary. It feels more like entering a polished private members’ club than a conventional gym. Founded in 2017 by Olia Sardarova and backed by heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, BXR began its journey in Marylebone and has since expanded to multiple prestigious locations, including the stunning sky-high space at 22 Bishopsgate.
The original Marylebone site is deliberately boutique in scale yet thoroughly luxe: a gritty-industrial design of concrete, dark wood, bronze accents and leather murals captures both strength and sophistication. Further elevating the experience, BXR City occupies the 25th floor of London’s financial heart, boasting breathtaking skyline views and a 20-foot glass climbing wall—London’s tallest—as the centrepiece.
At the core, boxing reigns supreme: members work with elite coaches like Gary Logan, refining technique in professional rings and studios. Whether it’s sweat-inducing “SWEATBOX” sessions with Versaclimbers and HIIT, private strength-and-conditioning, or personalised training, the ethos is relentless and results-driven. The standout Keiser pneumatic equipment enhances this precision-focused approach. Amenities elevate the offering: stylish lounges with Joe & the Juice bars, Malin & Goetz characterful changing rooms, and an on-site sports clinic with physiotherapy and performance services ensure every recovery and wellness need is met.
Membership is flexible: full-access tiers offer unlimited gym and class entry; off-peak, weekend, and international passes suit varied lifestyles; and intensive seasonal programs combine PT, classes, and nutrition planning. Prices reflect prestige—estimates start around £200/month, with premium packages commanding more.
In every sense, BXR is about training like a champion at one of the best luxury health clubs in London.
Website: BXR
Address: 24 Paddington St, London W1U 5QY
Bodyism
Stepping into Bodyism is like entering a wellness retreat where elegance meets evidence-based precision. Founded by James Duigan—whose A-lister clients include Rosie Huntington‑Whiteley, Elle Macpherson and Emilia Clarke—Bodyism brings a holistic, boutique sensibility to fitness.
Spread across approximately 3,800 ft², the club combines sleek minimalist design with calming neutrals. Equipment spans functional training rigs, TRX, reformer Pilates beds, and yoga/stretch studios—meaning every workout is tailored, refreshing, and effective. What sets it apart is a lifestyle philosophy grounded in Duigan’s four pillars: movement, nutrition, mindset, and sleep, all woven into member programming.
Personal training is the heartbeat of Bodyism, offering bespoke one-on-one sessions or small-group classes. A signature “Ultimate Membership” grants unlimited PT, studio classes, sauna access, in-depth wellness assessments, and a custom nutrition strategy
The healing lounge and treatment rooms offer facials, massages, acupuncture, and holistic therapies—delivering spa-level recovery within the same stylish walls. Complementing wellness programming is a café stocked with organic smoothies, nutrient-rich bowls, and Bodyism’s own branded supplements and health products.
Membership by application reflects its exclusive nature. Tiers begin around £130/month, scaling to comprehensive “Ultimate” packages closer to the £1,500/year mark, with corporate and bespoke plans also available . It’s an immersive lifestyle ecosystem, not just a gym.
Website: Bodyism
Address: 222-224, Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RH
The Lanesborough Club & SPA
The Lanesborough Club & Spa feels like entering a refined gentleman’s retreat. Beneath one of London’s finest neoclassical landmarks—originally a Regency-era hospital redeveloped in 2015—it’s been celebrated as Best Spa in London and features an underground haven inspired by Roman bathhouses.
The fitness facilities include a high-tech gym floor and two studios equipped for expert-led classes—Pilates, reformer, and more—all complimentary for hotel guests, with membership unlocking unlimited access. Spa amenities include a hydrotherapy pool, separate steam and sauna suites, changing rooms with art-deco flair, and treatment cabins where you can enjoy brands like Tata Harper, ila (including a CBD Immersion), and La Prairie.
Membership at The Lanesborough begins around £6,000–£6,600 annually, with a £2,000–£2,500 joining fee, and is capped to preserve exclusivity (circa 300–450 members). Packages include guest passes, spa treatments, fitness assessments, dining discounts, concierge privileges, and even private dining credit. There are also under-30s, corporate, overseas, and short-term tiers to suit varied lifestyles.
What makes The Lanesborough Club & Spa exceptional is its seamless blending of heritage elegance, modern wellness, and discreet luxury. With design touches reminiscent of Roman ceremonial spaces and a Roman bath-inspired layout, it feels intimate yet opulent.
Website: The Lanesborough Club & SPA
Address: 2 Lanesborough Place SW 1, London SW1X 7TA
Surrenne
The discreet staircase into Surrenne in Knightsbridge—beneath The Emory and Berkeley—feels like entering a subterranean haven designed for wellness. Opened in 2024 by the Maybourne Group and created by Inge Theron, this four-level, 2,000 m² “wellbeing membership club” blends medical precision with luxury spa sensibility.
Each floor is choreographed for your senses: cedar panelled corridors, gold‑leaf ceilings above the 22 m skylit pool with underwater soundtracks, and a scent‑infused steam room that cycles jasmine, eucalyptus and orange blossom. There’s a full gym stacked with Technogym, Peloton and Hydrow, a multifunction studio for yoga and meditation, and a UK‑premier Tracy Anderson Studio sculpting space.
The wellness offering is unparalleled: seven spa treatment rooms—including hammam, wet‑room rituals, Ashiatsu, infrared saunas—and recovery tech like hyperbaric chambers, snow showers, and AI‑curated music designed by neuroscientists to support focus or rest.
Membership is capped at 100 individuals—£10,000/year plus a £5,000 joining fee—and includes medical diagnostics (blood work, hormone, cardiovascular and microbiome mapping), GP oversight, four treatments annually, and Tracy Anderson access. Hotel guests enjoy complimentary use.
Website: Surrenne
Address: Old Barrack Yard, London SW1X 7NP
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