The best day spas

Why come here?
It's the place to be seen, alongside supermodels and big-time celebs (Madonna will be thrilled). And it's fun. Bliss owners say they chose London as a second location because the French didn't get the jokey names they give their treatments ('Enwrapture', an algae body wrap and 'Foot Patrol', a pedicure treatment, are examples of how they don't take themselves too seriously). Pop in for a Quickbliss nail polish change (£12) and check out cult cosmetic takeaways like Kilgore's brand new Blisslabs line. Sip a custom-blended Fresh Fruithie (£3.50) at the Fruithie Bar and order a nutrition booster, like a shot of spirulina, which costs 50p on the side. Or, chill with a glass of wine - and chocolates - between treatments in the lounge. Serious bliss indeed.

Star treatment:
Has to be the Hangover Herbie (£100). During 75 minutes, you'll get an essential oil rub and wrap, a cleansing face mask, soothing foot and anti-migraine massages, a skin-saving oxygen shot, plus a hydration-boosting Fruithie. A seasonal life-saver.

The cost: Rather pricey. A Bliss Basic Facial costs £90 - and that's before the £15-£20 build-on masks and washes. Maybe just dip a toe in with the famous Hot Milk and Almond Pedicure (£55).

The knowledge:
This is a logical extension to beauty impresario Nicky Kinnaird's Space.NK Apothecaries. Frustrated by the limited choice of quality cosmetics in the UK, global trotter Kinnaird set about gathering international favourite finds into her own stores.

Why come here?
The Spa echoes Kinnaird's 'global best' philosophy, and you'll find both popular and esoteric treatments here. Some are exclusive to SPAce.NK, others are 'lent' by leading experts like UK skin guru Eve Lom, Parisian aromatherapist Samuel Par and Canadian cosmetic chemist Ben Kaminsky for his troubleshooting B.Kamins line.