Lady’s Review of The Langham Hotel Spa and Restaurant

Today I want to bring you my review of The Langham hotel spa and restaurant in London. This landmark luxury hotel in the UK capital is one of the best places to dine, drink, spa, and stay in the city.

The Langham Hotel in London

I love summer in London. On the few sunny days we get, the city buzzes with outdoor festivals and events, and every terrace and garden is packed with people.

As a sun-loving Californian, I’m not immune to this phenomenon. As such, I was very excited to be invited to the launch party of the annual outdoor terrace bar at The Langham hotel in London.

The bar has a unique theme every year, and this time it was Cuban. A man hand-rolled cigars, waiters served special rum cocktails, and the weather was like a warm Havana day.

While there, I learned about the Langham hotel spa, the Chuan Spa, as well as The Langham restaurant, Roux at the Landau. When I was offered an invitation to review them both, I readily accepted.

The Langham Hotel Spa

Earlier this week I arrived at The Langham hotel spa and spent an hour enjoying the steam room, sauna, and indoor swimming pool before my massage treatment.

The facilities were top-notch, and each locker came with a personal loofah, comb, and other grooming items in addition to the standard robe and slippers.

Ten minutes before my massage, I went upstairs to relax in the beautiful zen-like waiting room in The Langham hotel spa.

After I filled out the requisite forms and a questionnaire to gauge my mood, my massage therapist, Jenny, showed me to one of the treatment rooms.

Jenny told me about the Chuan Spa’s traditional Chinese medicine philosophy and how my earth element would be used to create a unique massage experience to re-balance and revitalize both mind and body.

The massage itself was very relaxing. It was similar to other massages I’ve had, but definitely had an added element of acupressure that was in line with The Langham hotel spa’s Eastern philosophy.

After the treatment I enjoyed some tea and water in the waiting area, then went back downstairs to get ready for dinner.

While there, I was a bit surprised to find two children in the women’s locker room. Most spas I’ve been to have an adults-only policy.

It wouldn’t have bothered me except that the children were noisy and one was a boy that could not have been under the age of 12. Given I had change into my clothes in the open room, I felt uncomfortable.

The Langham Hotel Restaurant

Back upstairs, I entered Roux at the Landau, The Langham restaurant from famed chefs Albert and Michel Roux Jr.

After a dark corridor, the room opened up into an airy dining room decorated in pretty pastels reminiscent of a Laduree shop. It was lovely.

So was the food. After starting with a glass of champagne, I decided to order the warm Kent asparagus with bone marrow, morel crumb, and shaved Serrano ham to start, and the Dover sole meuniere with Jersey royal potatoes and wilted spinach for a main.

The starter was excellent, if the asparagus was a bit more cooked than I would have liked. The stalks were fresh, though, and the accompanying ham was divine.

The sole was indulgent, and the simple sides served it well. It went beautifully with a half bottle of Sancerre.

For dessert I went for the lemon verbena panna cotta with Hereford strawberries, which I really enjoyed. Smooth and fresh, it was the perfect summer dessert.

The Langham Spa and Restaurant Review

I left The Langham hotel, spa, and restaurant feeling relaxed from my massage and pleasantly full from my dinner.

It was a great way to spend an afternoon and evening in the heart of the city. If the true summer sun shows up in London again, I’ll have to return and revisit the terrace bar as well.

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