Brown’s Hotel, London opens spa

Guests at the historic, newly refurbished Brown’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair can a enjoy Swedish, Thai or Chinese massage in a brand new spa. With three therapy rooms, a luxury suite for two and a fully equipped cardiovascular gym, the spa offers a range of luxurious treatments using products by leading skin care houses such as Aromatherapy Associates and Carita. The signature treatment is a Hot Milk and Honey Foot Facial (£75) a 90-minute pedicure with sugar and honey exfoliation, hot milk soak and pressure point massage.

Brown’s re-opened in December 2005 following a £90 million renovation under the direction of Olga Polizzi to combine English charm with a more contemporary feel. The hotel has a rich history and is where the first telephone call was made by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. Other famous guests have included Queen Victoria, Theodore Roosevelt and Agatha Christie. Rooms from £295, for reservations tel: 020 7493 6020.

Website: www.roccofortehotels.com.

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