Raffles London at The OWO announces the launch of a new destination spa and health club in partnership with world-leading beauty and wellness brand GUERLAIN alongside movement and nutrition experts PILLAR.
Opening next winter, the first exclusive GUERLAIN branded spa in the capital will offer a holistic well-being experience, with a focus on restorative wellness and active training.
The GUERLAIN Spa is situated at the heart of the landmark Grade II* listed former Old War Office on Whitehall. Designed by interior design studio Goddard Littlefair, the expansive spa and wellness space spans four levels and will offer a personalised well-being experience led by forward-looking heritage brand GUERLAIN and world-class movement experts PILLAR. Exclusive to Raffles London is a signature treatment and wellness menu created by GUERLAIN, in addition to PILLAR’s bespoke training, nutrition and recovery programme.
Founded in 1828, GUERLAIN will bring centuries of beauty expertise to create an offering at Raffles London unlike any other in the capital. The spa will take a highly tailored approach to treatments, combining cutting-edge therapies, which use GUERLAIN’S finest skincare products and fragrances, taking guests on a personalised and sybaritic wellness journey.
The GUERLAIN Spa at Raffles London will feature nine treatment rooms including a barber & salon, beauty treatment spaces, GUERLAIN boutique including High Perfumery collection as well as a separate VIP area and two couple suites.
The active wellness spaces, driven by PILLAR, comprise an extensive gym and yoga studio, juice bar, striking 20m swimming pool complete with a vitality pool and steam and sauna rooms.
Open to guests at Raffles London, residents of The OWO Residences by Raffles, as well as spa members and day guests, the GUERLAIN Spa will form one of the key areas of this monumental building which comprises 120 rooms and suites, 85 unique branded residences and 11 destination restaurants and bars including three unique dining experiences from chef Mauro Colagreco.
Movement specialists PILLAR will launch a members’ health club and oversee the training and health programming at Raffles London. Founded by elite performance coach Harry Jameson, PILLAR is one of the UK’s most recognised names in modern health, renowned for its unique approach to preventative health and personal optimisation.
PILLAR’s expert team will offer a truly unique service that places equal emphasis on movement, recovery and nutrition. Dedicated programmes for members, delivered by expert trainers, will focus on strength and stress relief. In addition, therapists will offer a comprehensive range of recovery experiences with a tailored nutritional offering created by PILLAR chef Joey O’Hare, available from the ground floor PILLAR Kitchen.
For those looking for complete seclusion, the GUERLAIN Spa will feature two dedicated Wellness Suites. These elegantly designed rooms feature an open space for yoga as well as light training equipment. Guests will additionally be offered a comprehensive menu of GUERLAIN treatments, which are offered in the comfort of these rooms, as well as private training and nutritional menus by PILLAR, allowing for a comfortable and intimate wellness experience.
Véronique Courtois, CEO of GUERLAIN, says “GUERLAIN is one of the most iconic high perfumery and high cosmetic houses in the world and we are excited to be partnering with Raffles London at The OWO to create our new flagship in the capital which is set to be a world-class spa. To introduce GUERLAIN to London for the first time will be a very special moment for us, especially in a space with such incredible heritage, countless stories and such a meaningful history.”
Harry Jameson, Co-Founder of PILLAR, says “I am looking forward to launching our new health club to create a wellness destination unlike any other in London. The experience is truly about well-being and has been designed to complement GUERLAIN’S offering. This is an opportunity to work alongside one of the world’s most exciting spa brands to create a first-class wellness club at our new home in Raffles London.”
Philippe Leboeuf, MD at Raffles London, says “Raffles London at The OWO is committed to bringing together the best talent and partners, raising the bar for wellness experiences in the capital. Working with a heritage brand such as GUERLAIN alongside contemporary health and movement specialists PILLAR perfectly mirrors our vision of providing a world-class destination for our residents, members and hotel guests in a forward-looking and modern way.”
Emlyn Brown, Global Vice President – Well-Being at Accor, says “Serenity, harmony, relaxation, recovery and pleasure are the pursuits of well-being that fuel and rejuvenate luxury travellers globally. They are the touchstones for wellness at Raffles Hotels & Resorts and immersed in every inch of the GUERLAIN Spa at Raffles London. With societal habits shifting and wellness taking on new and further-reaching meaning in a post-pandemic world, the desire and need for overall well-being and its positive effects cannot be understated. True luxury is not about what you do, but how you feel.”
The GUERLAIN Spa at Raffles London will answer the growing desire for wellness-led experiences and maintain Raffles Hotels & Resorts as one of the world’s leading brands in the well-being space.
RAFFLES LONDON AT THE OWO TO BRING A SPECTACULAR NEW WELLNESS OFFERING TO THE CAPITAL
Raffles London announces exclusive partnership with global wellness experts GUERLAIN & movement specialists PILLAR for a destination wellness spa and members’ health club at The OWO
About Raffles London at The OWO
Opening next winter, Raffles London at The OWO will host London’s first Raffles Hotel, a prestigious new hotel in a landmark Grade II* listed building on Whitehall. Situated at one of London’s most historically important and powerful addresses, the building has undergone a monumental transformation comprising 120 rooms and suites alongside 85 spacious private residences. Visitors will be able to visit 11 destination restaurants and bars, including a grand space on the building’s rooftop and three unique dining experiences by chef Mauro Colagreco. At the helm of The OWO project is the Hinduja Group, an international multi-billion-pound turnover business with experience in restoration and renovation of historic buildings and Onex Holding, a private investment group with a strong track record of developing and operating strategic and critical infrastructure. theowo.london
About GUERLAIN
Since 1828, GUERLAIN has explored, innovated and perfected its Fragrance, Skincare and Makeup thanks to its daring creators of mythic creations with timeless savoir-faire. All with Nature and Art as inspiration and the Culture of Beauty as a signature. Visionary in its holistic perception of Beauty, since founding, GUERLAIN has made its mark through creative daring and innovation. From artistic techniques, to treasures from Nature and a commitment to high quality, its quest for excellence and perfection has been constant. The GUERLAIN House has become a reference for all things bespoke, made-to-measure and personalized. Nature has been inspiring GUERLAIN since 1828. For over 15 years the House has put conservation at the heart of its work. In the Name of Beauty, GUERLAIN is actively committed to creating a more beautiful and sustainable world, elevating Nature to an Art and passing on its wonders to future generations, with the Bee as sentinel. guerlain.com
About PILLAR
PILLAR is constructed around the three pillars of human wellbeing - Movement, Nutrition and Recovery. Born out of a need for the modern high performing individual to have their wellness needs consistently met wherever they happen to be on the planet. PILLAR spans the residential sector, luxury hospitality industry, corporate wellness space and the digital world. The core beliefs of PILLAR are preventative health and personal optimisation. Taking a data-led approach to both, PILLAR is able to effectively track health and performance-based metrics to ensure clients, members and partners are moving effectively and efficiently towards a place of greater health and happiness. PILLAR venues encompass innovative design that has been ergonomically structured to positively impact the mental, physical and emotional condition. Members and residents can go there to train, eat, learn, grow, work and socialise. These unparalleled facilities help them excel on their chosen life path. pillarwellbeing.com
About Raffles
Raffles Hotels & Resorts boasts an illustrious history and some of the most prestigious hotel addresses worldwide. In 1887, Raffles Singapore set the standard for luxury hospitality, introducing the world to private butlers, the Singapore Sling and its enduring, legendary service. Today, Raffles continues this tradition in leading cities and lavish resort locales, enchanting travellers with meaningful experiences and service that is both gracious and intuitive. Connoisseurs of life choose Raffles, not merely for its aura of culture, beauty and gentility, but for the extraordinary way they feel when in residence with Raffles. Each Raffles, be it Paris, Istanbul, Dubai, Warsaw, Jakarta or the Seychelles, serves as a venerated oasis where travellers arrive as guests, leave as friends and return as family. Raffles is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. raffles.com | all.accor.com | group.accor.com
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