Top London spa pools

Located on the 52nd floor of The Shard, the aptly named infinity sky pool at Shangri-La Hotel gives the impression of swimming into the clouds. There is no part of this hotel that doesn't benefit from the panoramic vistas – even as you dine, the 360-degree views add wow-factor.

Surrounded by tall columns and loungers so you can while away the afternoon, London Marriott Hotel Park Lane, has a 12.5-metre heated pool that’s a jewel in the venue’s crown. Escape from the buzz of the city, as each day the spa has newspapers, fresh fruit, bathrobes and slippers, complimentary bottled water and other amenities available, all ensuring that no stone is left unturned when it comes to helping you enjoy your down time.

The sapphire blue hydrotherapy pool at St Pancras Spa is as inviting as a pool could possibly get. Very much the heart of this sultry and seductive underground spa, it’s warm and soothing, the perfect environment for winding down as well as preparing mind and body for spa treatments.

It’s only fitting that the pool at the Bulgari Hotel in London is as designer as its namesake. The spa as a whole is defined by its use of exquisite materials and the pool is no different. The 25-metre pool is lined with shimmering green and gold mosaic and surrounded by cabana-style beds, a vitality pool covered by gold leaf tiles, and thermal experiences complete with ice fountains and cooling showers.