On my Birth day (Tuesday) I was lucky enough to go into London’s Covent Garden for a massage, not just any massage, but one at the award winning Thai Square Spa, which is one of those hidden gems you feel lucky to find and will never forget. Once through the door, you leave behind the hustle and bustle of a busy London tourist area and instead you find yourself transported to an oasis of calm and beauty.

Bringing traditional Thai treatments to London, everything within the reception area is one that exudes luxury, mystical and authenticity. The Thai Square Spa is the only traditional Thai Spa experience within the UK, something the staff are quite rightly proud to share and explain with their clients. The friendly manner and kindness shown to me upon arrival was nothing short of perfect. There are rules you must follow such as turning off your mobile phone and as I was taken to the changing area, again I was asked to remove my shoes and replace them with flip flops before being shown to the locker room where I was to change into my spa gown.

Then within my treatment room, I was refreshed with a cool glass of water and then the treatment began with a traditional floral foot soak, my feet were plunged into a terracotta bowl of soothing warm soapy water with rose petals and herbs, by which point I was feeling incredibly relaxed within my surroundings.

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My treatment was a Ritual Massage, one of the signature treatments and it is the first treatment to use the Royal Rachawadee massage oil from the spa’s brand new lifestyle range IMantra , which is available to purchase at the spa or from the website.  The Ritual Massage encompasses various massage techniques from the East to soften, soothe and balance the senses. Once on the massage table, with my head looking directly down into a bowl of water with floating flower petals, I found my self slowly drifting away. My therapist, who was clearly an expert managed to work out how much pressure to apply to different spots on my body without me wincing or being in any pain, though at sometimes, when a knot was found it was slightly uncomfortable until it was worked out – then it was a feeling of bliss.  Having my back, legs, arms and neck massaged was out of this world and then my feet, something I thought I would have huge issues with, but instead found it absolutely amazing (I hate feet) and incredibly soothing before my head was then massaged.  The entire hour flew by and I could have quite happily stayed there all afternoon, it was so amazing.

Once my treatment was over, I was taken to the relaxation area, handed another glass of cool water and was left to take in my surroundings.  Little things like this made the experience all the more fantastic.  There was no pressure to hurry up and leave, I simply laid back on one of the relaxation chairs until I felt ready to move.

The spa itself has been voted Best Spa in the UK by national newspapers and magazines and you can see why, the experience is the best I have ever had and I left feeling as though I had been there the whole afternoon instead of one hour because I felt so refreshed and relaxed as I left.

The following morning when my alarm rudely woke me, it was an incredible feeling to not have aching shoulders or lower back pain, I was instead wide awake, alert and ready to tackle rush hour.I had the Ritual Massage, £75, but the spa offers a range of treatments including couples packages, treatments for men and maternity ones too. All of these packages are detailed here –

On a sticky, hot day in London being able to retreat from the sun and cool off is amazing, particularly when you’re in Central. So, I headed to the award-winning Thai Square Spa, tucked away off Covent Garden, to try one of their signature massages.

You are really given the 5* treatment at this spa and it has much more of a personal, luxurious feel to it then some of the bigger chain spa’s in the area.

First off, my therapist gently washed my feet in warm water with flower petals floating around – it was utter bliss. As I lay on the bed, I looked down through the space where my head rested and again she had put a bowl with warm water, flower petals and essential oils for me to breathe in as I lay there. There is real attention to detail and care here.

The massage itself was very good. It had the perfect amount of firmness and pressure to ensure the knots and muscles were unwound but also gentle, sweeping hand movements that ensured you felt relaxed. I often find you can get one or the other from a massage, when ideally you’re looking for both.

We recently had the pleasure of visiting the Thai Square Spa in the heart of Covent Garden. Conveniently located within a 5 or so minute walk from Covent Garden station, the Thai Square Spa is a little haven amongst the hustle and bustle of city life.

Thai Square Spa, is very clean and tidy, you will not find a single thing out of place, which adds to the overall Zen feeling on arrival. The venue is ambient and elegantly lit with statues dotted around the corridors and seating areas. The browns and golds in the colour scheme, give of a warm and authentic vibe (you can quickly forgot you are in the heart of central London, we did).

Here are our 5 Reasons you need to visit Thai Square Spa.

ZEN IN THE CITY

On your journey to Thai Square Spa via public transport or car, you can feel the tenseness from the vast amounts of traffic and people in the city. However, from the moment you open the door of the Thai Square Spa you immediately feel Zen-like. The cool, quiet, relaxing atmosphere will ease your mind, relax your hunched shoulders and prepare you for your treatment.

EXOTIC THAI HERBAL TEA

Now that you’ve relaxed and signed in with the lovely receptionist, its time to receive your complimentary exotic Thai herbal tea. You may think that a cup of tea isn’t that important, however, it’s all part of the relaxing process that Thai Square Spa has to offer. Its such a far cry from the ever so loud London streets.

RELAX THOSE HARD WORKING FEET OF YOURS.
HAND & FOOT MASSAGE

One of the added extra’s you will receive is the welcomed Traditional Floral Foot Soak. You’ve been walking on those feet of your’s all your life, they deserve the care and attention Thai Square offers. The Traditional Floral Foot Soak is like the icing on the cake. The warm water will make you slump in your chair in total bliss, while the masseuse soaks and washes your feet. They says “It’s always the preparation that makes the final result” and the foot soak perfectly embraces this.

THE MASSAGE

If like me, you are a fan of deep tissue, hard massages, that leaves you feeling about like puppet on a string when you step, then the Thai Square Spa massage is the place to be. You’d be surprised how much power the little ladies have when it comes to massage. I think my masseuse removed every knot, I’ve ever had in my back during my massage. Painfully pleasurable, these massages are not for the feint-hearted. I opted for the Ritual Massage which is available at 1hr £75, 1.5hr £112.50, 2hr £150 | £75. This treatment combines various Oriental massage techniques in the ultimate personalised therapy. Using essential oils blended from flower and fruit extracts ­these rituals will soften, soothe and balance the senses.

EVERYTHING ELSE

As well as body treatments Thai Square Spa also have a wide range of other glorious treatments from Facial treatments, Royal treatments , Maternity treatments and so much more. The full list of treatments can be found here: https://thaisquarespa.com/treatments/. The wide range of services on offer, means that you can spend a few lunchtimes here, during your working week, and ease away those stresses of life.

The only problem with Thai Square Spa is the fact that at some point you have to leave and face London city. Don’t worry, the way they make you feel after your treatments gives you the strength to face another day.

Thai Square Spa are also opening a new centre in Northumberland Avenue Thai Square Spa are also opening a new centre in Northumberland Avenue Wednesday is hump day. So as I walked swiftly (read ‘rushed’) from Covent Garden station to Thai Square Spa I was hoping the hour would calm me down – and it did. fb share 0 tweet 12 google plus share reddit share 12 Reading this month’s copy of Tatler with a cup of strange-tasting tea post-massage was so relaxing I felt hyper-aware Reading this month’s copy of Tatler with a cup of strange-tasting tea post-massage was so relaxing I felt hyper-aware The spa’s waiting area is small but scented and dimly lit and I wished I had arrived earlier. I was led downstairs and given a robe and some tiny knicker things to wear. Like a 15-year-old I looked at them and stifled a giggle.

To begin the one hour ritual massage with ‘Royal Rachawadee Massage and Body Oil’, the masseuse rinsed my feet with infused water, making the experience seem ‘other’ and ritualistic. Then came an hour of feeling previously unknown muscles in my legs, realising my hands were full of tension (blame being a journalist), telling myself I must come back again and thinking: ‘I need to the gym more or in ten year time when I come for a massage like this I will be too embarrassed to have someone touch my near-naked body’. The masseuse checked several times if I was happy with the pressure of the massage and made it clear it was ok to ask questions.

The only problem was working out how to get my head comfortable on the table, as the face gap seemed slightly large. Post-massage my skin felt smooth and the tension in my shoulders had lessened. I couldn’t believe how quickly the time had gone. My only problem with the massage was how to get my head comfortable on the table My only problem with the massage was how to get my head comfortable on the table Being given a cup of Thai tea and told I could stay as long as I like and relax with magazines on a lounger was a brilliant way to end the experience.

Last week Thai Square Spa invited me down for a tour of their Covent Garden spa and to enjoy my first ever Thai massage. They let me bring along a +1 so I organised our trip to coincide with the Cosmo Blog Awards and Brogan kindly came along with me the day after our party – what a perfect way to relax after a few cocktails the night before if I do say so myself! I’d been meaning to try The Thai Square Spa for around a year so I was incredibly excited to see what they had to offer and to see how the Thai massage technique varied.

Located in Covent Garden next to The Cambridge Theatre (home to the amazing Matilda!) The Thai Square Spa is tucked away down a cobbled streets set away from and underneath the busy streets of London. We walked in to be greated with a beautifully ornate lobby, plush sofas, tasseled curtains and the most stunning aroma. We filled out our health forms and took a look at the lovely products you could take home from the spa including a gorgeous Hand Crafted Thai Oil Burner that would have looked beautiful in our living room!

With two chairs in the bright lobby ready and waiting for luxury manicures and pedicures. The Thai Square Spa is incredibly intimate which I love – it would be the perfect place to take your BFF for some pampering and a good old catch up or for a date day with the other half. We were booked in for Ritual Massages at £75 for 1 hour using essential oils and combining various oriental massage techniques. We were led downstairs, swapped our boots for flip flops and head into the changing rooms to get ready for our treatments.

Once in our robes our therapists led us into the stunning treatment rooms with large mirrors, copper baths (want!) and large very comfortable beds. There were about 6-7 treatment rooms from what I could see downstairs in the spa which again added to the intimate feel. We started with a beautifully warm and floral smelling footbath and I wandered over to the bed for my treatment. My Ritual massage at Thai Square Spa was incredible and completely different to any massages I’ve had before. It was firm but smooth and perfect for my aching muscles. We concentrated on my shoulders, lower back and legs which left me feeling like I was walking on air – the oils smelt amazing and I was really impressed with the whole experience, my hour flew by and I felt so chilled after we finished.

My therapist bought me some water after our treatment and I relaxed on the chairs outside the room until I felt ready to get changed and step back outside into the city. Thai Square Spa is a real haven in the centre of London and I just wish it was a bit bigger as I could have stayed there all day relaxing, drinking green tea and enjoying more of their treatments. My massage was a little on the expensive side compared to some of my other favourite spas but it was worth the money and I would love to come back and try out a full traditional Thai massage or a hot Jade Stone Treatment.

The Thai Square Spa are opening another spa on Northumberland Avenue very soon – I’ll certainly be heading down to check that out when it opens, what a lovely experience all round.