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2. Rena Spa at Leonardo Royal St Paul's Hotel
With a central and glamorous London location, you can combine high energy exploring in the capital with some deeply relaxing down time in Rena Spa. The luxurious facilities provide an oasis of tranquility whatever your reason for visiting; just make sure you leave enough time to make use of all the thermal experiences, including a laconium, tepidarium and steam room and of course the stunning 18-metre heated pool. Caudalie skincare products are used for the treatments, which combine facials, massages and body rituals depending on how you choose to indulge yourself.

3. W London, Away Spa
This vibrant and superbly sexy London hotel and spa is an energising experience from the spa to the restaurant. Putting you in the mood to party and recover the next day, it's a breath of fresh air in the heart of Soho. Perfect for groups of friends as well as a fun night in the city for two, complete with its celebrity-favourite spa, it's the place to unwind, sip cocktails and feel red-carpet-ready.

4. Guildford Manor Hotel and Spa
Only a short distance from Guildford, but cosseted by 10 acres of lovely countryside, this is a hotel that feels like a retreat from everyday life and therefore, one to indulge in some spa and leisure time. At the Aqua Spa & Health Club, there's a state of the art gym facility to work up a sweat in, as well as a swimming pool to dip into. The Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room are perfect for pre-treatment relaxing, before heading for a relaxing massage, facial or Indian head massage.

5. The Spa at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel
Relaxation and pampering are key at this stylishly hip health club and spa in central London. If you're there for a day spa break, there's everything for your total wellbeing, including a gym, swimming pool, sauna and separate steam room as well as a selection of spa therapies for your body and face. Afterwards, catch up with friends at The Harbour Bar overlooking the Marina and for the ultimate escape, stay overnight and do it all again the next day.

2. Rena Spa at The Midland
An award-winning spa and deservedly so! From the moment you enter the underground haven, you'll be transported into a world of peace and calm with satisfyingly relaxing results. There are a number of impressive experiences to enjoy such as the Caribbean Storm and Arctic Rain showers, but the piece de resistance is the relaxation areas. Here, you can choose from discovering sleep in a hanging pod cocoon, in an ergonomic sleep chamber or a sound cancelling egg chair. Top this off with a luxury ESPA treatment, delivered on a bed with a comforting duvet.

3. Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa
Only eight miles from Manchester and yet surrounded by landscaped gardens and with views of the Pennine Hills, a getaway at this hotel can be whatever you want it to be. Shopping, nightlife and sightseeing is all at your fingertips, but for some real relaxation, head to the hotel spa and enjoy some down time. As well as a gym, swimming pool and thermal suite, the spa has six treatment rooms where you can ease tension with a gorgeous Decleor body or facial treatment.