Six Senses London, the first U.K. destination from the Six Senses brand, has confirmed it will open to guests on April 1, 2026. The project was first announced in 2019 with a planned opening date in 2023. Just about three years later and the hotel is finally set to debut.
Set within The Whiteley in Bayswater, the restored Grade II-listed landmark has been reimagined by Foster + Partners, blending classic architecture and contemporary design. Upon opening, the hotel will offer 109 guestrooms and suites—many with private terraces—and 14 branded residences.
Whiteley’s Kitchen, Bar and Café will offer “a spirited, modern approach to neighborhood dining” with what it calls “maverick British cuisine and a touch of West London character.” The Menu will champion local producers and seasonal flavors, while the bar will serve creative cocktails and the café will offer farmhouse bakes and small-batch coffee.
A highlight of the property, the Six Senses Spa will span 25,000 square feet on a single floor. Treatments will blend innovation with ritual, combining pioneering recovery methods with ancient healing practices brought to life through the Alchemy Bar and longevity medical clinic. The spa will be home to London’s first magnesium pool within a hotel, as well as a flotation pod and cryotherapy chamber, plus movement studios. Guests can also enjoy personalized programs designed to restore balance and vitality.
The hotel will also introduce the brand’s first private club, Six Senses Place. Membership is available by application only.
Occupying an entire city block, The Whiteley is the result of a complete re-imagining of a historic address, just a stone’s throw from Hyde Park. Beyond the Six Senses hotel, the former department store is home to 139 residences and 19 commercial tenants.
Beyond its footprint, The Whiteley forms the cornerstone of the wider £3 billion regeneration of Queensway. The transformation is expected to create a new, world-class district for living, shopping, dining and leisure. Plans include a new retail strategy, significant public realm improvements—including widening the pavements and enhancing the urban landscape—Tube station upgrades, and regreening, including a new entrance to Hyde Park.
