Went to the Athenaeum for the two-course lunch and mini-manicure deal, which was excellent value for the cost. Booking was simple and the staff very helpful (unlikea certain other venue not too far away!). The spa was peaceful and the therapist was friendly and took her time shaping my nails which I'd deliberately let grow. She left them a reasonable length and a slightly squared-off shape, not something I'd have done myself but it's worked well and they haven't broken off as they tend to do. The only problem was the polish: the colour range was somewhat restricted, the lighting wasn't brilliant (the manicurist was working in her own light) and the end result wasn't very good and I had to remove it when I got home.
Lunch was excellent and really good: you could have either starter + main course or main + dessert and the staff were attentive without being intrusive. Would definitely go back for lunch at least.
the manicure was mini. but the therapist was great. and the facilities was wonderful. i would go back. lunch and manicure were good value. great way to spend an afternoon. even without a voucher its good value and a good venue to know.
This was absolutely lovely. I had a nice manicure, then had lunch in the restaurant of this 5 star boutique hotel near Hyde Park. The spa is tiny but all shiny and new and the restaurant is real fine dining. They do a set lunch 2 courses for £15 which includes coffee and homemade truffles so I will definitely be returning. A real treat for a tired mummy.
What a wonderful way to have a quick treat! Welcoming staff, comfortable, sumptious surroundings and attentive treatment. This was followed by a delicious lunch in the Athenaeum restaurant. The ambience was perfect. I would definitely revisit and have already recommended the spa and restaurant to my stressed friends who work in the West End. Well done to the staff for providing such a rewarding experience for us.
I bought an offer for a mini manicure with lunch, then upgraded it to Elemis deep tissue massage with 20% discount. I intended to use it all in one visit. Unfortunately, I was somehow only booked for a massage, as a girl "forgot" to book me for lunch. So I had to book another visit. The massage was very good if you like real pressure. Mani was really a light version while seating on a sofa in the hall. Lunch was good. When buying this offer you really do not save much, but it is a good introduction to this place. Though I did not see much to do there.