Tucked just under the Shepherds Bush roundabout is a little jewel of a place—the K West Hotel and Spa—an oasis in the hustle and bustle of the area. The modern hotel which used to be the old BBC offices is ideally located close to studios and various live music venues, making it a favourite for musicians and media types in the area.
Walking in you immediately enter the reception and lounge area—a nice open space, reminiscent of a south beach hotel. At night the lounge turns into a bar with a DJ set up—a great place to meet for a couple drinks or even have dinner in the restaurant. The hotel is deceptively large, boasting over 200 decent size rooms as well as a great spa and fitness facilities. This place is full of little surprises…
On my visit I enjoyed a personal training session and massage. Up first was the training session in the K Fit Gym. My trainer Mariusz, walked me through a selection of workouts. A mixture of kettle bells and free weights had me shakin’ in the legs by the end of the session. What was impressive about the fitness centre was the sheer size of it. Most hotel gyms offer the bare minimum—the gym at the K West is well stocked and offers classes such as yoga and Pilates. The facilities are open to non-guests for day use or you can become a member of the gym on a monthly basis starting from £65 per month.
After the workout I was ready for my massage. The K Spa offers a wide range of services-from beauty treatments to prenatal massage. I opted for the oriental massage, which started off with feathers being lightly brushed over me—what an incredible feeling! At the end of the massage the therapist stretched each limb using silk fabric which was wrapped around legs and arms and gently pulled—perfect after the intense workout.
The hotels also has a great wet spa—it’s co-ed so make sure to take your swimsuit. In the centre of the wet spa is a massive hydrotherapy pool, surrounded by a sauna, a sanarium and is the only place with a snow room in London—after heating up in the sauna a quick jaunt in the snow room wakes you up and is so invigorating.
What was shocking is how well kept a secret the hotel is and the services inside…many locals are unaware of what is on their doorstep. The K West Hotel is perfect for a city break with your partner, a hen night/baby shower or for just escaping the city for a few hours and pampering yourself. I’m already planning a mummy day at the spa with a group of friends. Blissful.
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