Six Senses marks debut in UK with 109-key property in London
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There are now 27 Six Senses open across 20 countries, with several key signings in 2024 and 2025 to open in Portugal, Japan, as well as Bangkok in Thailand.
Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has unveiled its first property in the UK in former Whiteley’s department store on Queensway. Six Senses London becomes a cornerstone of The Whiteley's emerging collection of urban properties which introduce a different rhythm into city life. It follows Six Senses Rome and Six Senses Kyoto, with further openings to follow within the coming years.
Neil Palmer, Chief Operating Officer, Six Senses said: “By bringing the Six Senses core vision of reconnection to cosmopolitan cities such as Rome, Kyoto and now London we are creating urban sanctuaries. These are places and spaces designed for shorter stays and modern living which support guests to feel good every day. No longer just on a fleeting holiday, but on home soil too. While Six Senses resorts offer immersive, nature-inspired experiences, our urban locations infuse this same outlook with the energy of city environments.”
Six Senses London occupies a full quarter of The Whiteley mixed use development. Spaces created by AvroKO in collaboration with EPR Architects include 109 bedrooms and suites, many with private terraces and 14 Six Senses branded residences. The hotel offers British dining at Whiteley’s Kitchen, Bar and Café, a spa, a 2,300-square-metre wellness facility, magnesium pool, a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, cryotherapy, flotation and recovery spaces, a longevity clinic, and the Alchemy Bar, Fitness Centre and Biohack Recovery Lounge. The hotel also features the very first Six Senses Place – a new private members concept designed to encourage reconnection, community and high-tech wellness.
General Manager Nick Yarnell continues his journey with Six Senses following previous roles as General Manager for Six Senses Douro Valley and Regional General Manager for all European properties. He said: “We’ve designed Six Senses London to feel effortlessly welcoming, meeting guests at their own rhythm or gently guiding them toward a different one. Shaped by that ethos and the building’s rich history, everything we do, from the restaurant and bar to the spa and rooms, is rooted in connection.”
The opening of the new property reflects a deep collaboration and shared commitment between IHG, CC Land Holdings Ltd., Valouran and Gruppo Statuto.
“We are honoured to be breathing new life into this iconic building and look forward to the long-term influence it will have on the neighbourhood and surrounding community - leaving a meaningful imprint on West London while elevating Queensway onto the international stage,” added Dickie Wong, Deputy Chairman of C C Land Holdings Ltd., joint venture investment partner responsible for The Whiteley,
Since acquiring the Six Senses brand in 2019, IHG has thoughtfully sought new opportunities to broaden the brand’s presence across the world. There are now 27 Six Senses open across 20 countries, with several key signings in 2024 and 2025 to open in Portugal, Japan, as well as Bangkok in Thailand.
