Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has recently unveiled their first property in UK. Open since the 1st of March 2026, Six Senses London has played a part in reviving the former Whiteley’s department store on Queensway which has been transformed into something completely new and exciting. This opening marks a significant development in Six Senses’ emerging collection of urban properties that bring a different rhythm into city life. The arrival of the London property follows the success of Six Senses Rome and Six Senses Kyoto and is only the beginning with further openings to follow in the coming years.
The Six Senses brand, built on commitment, serves as a changemaker and has been creating meaningful experiences for luxury travellers for three decades. The brand is currently undergoing a period of considered and purposeful growth with the aim of replicating Six Senses’ DNA across various locations and settings. From tranquil island getaways and healing retreats to mountain escapes and now city breaks, Six Senses invites guests to recalibrate and reconnect with its signature emotional hospitality approach grounded in wellness, sustainability, and crafted experiences. Each hotel features a unique touch that reflects the brand’s mission to provide an unconventional luxury experience that stands alone where wellness, sustainability and bespoke hospitality meet. Six Senses spas offer a blend of ancient wisdom infused with modern science and pioneer a journey to understand just what it means to be mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally well.
The new Six Senses London occupies a full quarter of The Whiteley mixed-use development and is conveniently located close to Hyde Park and Notting Hill. The hotel comprises 109 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites which have been designed to harmonise with the building’s Art Deco heritage. Many of these rooms feature private terraces while the hotel boasts a green roof with seasonal perennial planting to attract pollinators and help weave nature into the city’s fabric. There are also 14 Six Senses branded residences at The Whiteley with each environment crafted to invigorate the senses and spaces created by AvroKO in collaboration with EPR Architects. The hotel brings Whiteley’s Kitchen, Bar and Café to London, with hopes of becoming a neighbourhood staple, where contemporary British fare is served and celebrated. The Six Senses London spa is a 2,300-square-metre wellness facility which captures the energies of the surrounding city and creates a balance between stillness and movement in a restorative environment. The spa is also home to London’s first magnesium pool, a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, and cryotherapy, flotation, and recovery spaces. Guests are welcome to venture into the Alchemy Bar, longevity clinic, fitness centre, and the state-of-the-art Biohack Recovery Lounge, dedicated to performance and longevity. The hotel introduces the new private members concept, Six Senses Place, where reconnection, community, and high-tech wellness are encouraged in a thoughtfully designed space.
The Whiteley itself is a historic address which occupies an entire city block a mere stone’s throw from Hyde Park. Poised to become the capital’s greatest residential and hospitality address, The Whiteley has been completely reimagined and contains a meticulously curated selection of amenities over 60,000 square feet. There are 19 commercial tenants within the building which forms part of the wider £3bn regeneration of Queensway. The aim of the transformation is to create a world-class district for all types of activities to make city life more enjoyable. The Whiteley perfectly represents this joint venture of epic scale and proportion while the opening of Six Senses London reflects deep collaboration and shared commitment between IHG, CC Land Holdings Ltd., Valouran and Gruppo Statuto and contributes to IHG’s leading Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio. IHG acquired the Six Senses brand in 2019 and has since thoughtfully sought opportunities to enhance the brand’s presence across the globe. There are now 27 hotels and resorts open across 20 countries with a further 39 properties in the development pipeline, including a collection of private residences. Each Six Senses location is selected for its natural impact and ability to stir something within its guests and reawaken the senses to give travel meaning and purpose.
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