Urban Hotels for Travel Adventures

Located in prime central positions and hip neighborhoods with their finger on the pulse, cities such as Kyoto, Rome, and London wrap you in their absorbing, dynamic energy. Beyond each location’s high-energy rhythms, our urban spaces become soothing sanctuaries where intuitive hospitality meets impeccable design, sublime seasonal dining, and a Six Senses Spa to calm with locally inspired treatments.

When you’re emotionally and physically cared for, you feel internally serene and in the best position to launch yourself into all a busy city has to offer. Come with us on an urban escapade where local sensitivity meets global sensibility.

London calling

Where Notting Hill’s color meets Hyde Park’s calm, Six Senses London transforms the historic Whiteley’s emporium into a different rhythm for the city. This corner of the capital is delightfully diverse, serving up buzzy markets and elegant architecture, neighborhood eateries, iconic cinemas, and multifaceted museums. With so much on offer, where do you start? Our dedicated concierge service makes every precious moment count.

Galleries, shows, a table at the latest hip restaurant, all can be discreetly arranged. No fuss. No fanfare. No matter what you’re looking for from your stay, our team mix the personal with the profound, giving you the confidence that you’ll see and do everything on your wish list as well as saving enough time to find your flow.

First: we’re going on a bear hunt, calling young detectives to follow clues through the streets of Paddington to rescue the eponymous bear in time for tea with King Charles III. Solve puzzles and complete challenges, taking in Westbourne Grove and Notting Hill along the way, as marmalade and mayhem ensue.

More meditative local experiences include glass blowing and gin distilling masterclasses. At the London Glassblowing Studio, you’ll craft your own keepsake to take home, and at 58 and CO, you’ll create your own bespoke gin from hand-picked botanicals. Tour the city’s green spaces with an expert herbalist to learn how to recognize plants, trees, fungi, and how they can be used for well-being. Back at the Alchemy Bar, the focus switches to the fundamentals of fermentation — think sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, and kefir. A demonstration and tasting led by our talented chefs include practical techniques for you to apply back home.

Find stillness beneath the building, where one expansive level of wellness forms Six Senses Spa London. Highlights include a 20-meter indoor pool, a magnesium pool, a biohacking recovery lounge, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. As you recenter, you’ll be more than ready to take on the city, again.

Cultural Kyoto

Historically the capital and still thought to be the cultural and historical heart of Japan, Kyoto is famed for its Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces, traditional architecture, beautiful cherry blossoms, and rich folklore. Taking the theme indoors, the décor at Six Senses Kyoto is a celebration of authentic traditions and ancient Japanese culture inspired by the literary masterpiece Tale of Genji.

To truly understand Japanese culture, start by exploring the world of Zen gardens. Guided by Sone Zoen, the custodian of many of Kyoto’s most cherished temple gardens, you’ll learn how Japanese garden philosophy underpins and embodies the essence of Zen culture. From a minimalist landscape of sand and rock, Zen gardens offer a meditative space for self-reflection. This hands-on experience includes crafting your own dry landscape and concludes with a refreshing matcha tea and wagashi, a traditional Japanese confectionary.

Master the art of karate under the expert guidance of Sayo, an award-winning karate master born into a family of champions. Learn the fundamentals or go deeper with advanced techniques in a one-hour session. Japanese culture is deeply embedded in its cuisine and beverages. Learn the secrets of crafting the perfect dashi broth, take a whisky tasting workshop, or discover how to mix a flawless cocktail from local spirits in the atmospheric Nine Tails bar.

Refreshed, it’s time to check out Kyoto’s energy. Stroll the streets, or run with our guided running experience, and soak it all up, visiting vibrant markets as you discover something new (or old) down every charming backstreet.

Return from your action-packed sightseeing schedule for some self-care. Six Senses Spa Kyoto incorporates smart science, traditional healing, and Japanese Zen culture into one unique wellness experience. From Shiatsu and Ah-Un massage to a Watsu or Omakase (I’ll Leave It Up to You) session, simply surrender to the care of our team of skilled therapists.

Rome free

Dynamic and fast-paced, Rome’s unique open-air museum is packed with major historical attractions and world-class art. The hotel is located within a short stroll of many of the city’s unmissable sights, including the Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, and Pantheon. Set in an ancient palazzo, Six Senses Rome positively echoes with history, from the monumental marble staircase with its decorative skylight to the restored 600-year-old columns in the main entrance. Not forgetting the large baptismal font dating back to the fourth century, visible beneath the glass floor tiles next to Earth Lab.

Our crafted experiences take you to the heart of the action. Begin with a tour of the Eternal City that takes you off the well-worn tourist track. Start your day sipping cappuccino in a neighborhood bar, discover a secret archaeological site, catch the views from one of the seven hills, and finish with a traditional Roman meal in a friendly trattoria. If you’re travelling with tots, our family-friendly experiences include museum visits, castle hunts, and gladiator experiences, with a delicious selection of homemade gelato waiting for you at the hotel.

Private Vatican visits at dawn and dusk offer a one-of-a-kind experience, while arts and crafts workshops for all ages, bespoke running routes, and Italian cooking classes give you a real taste of Rome.

After a day well spent sending your step count off the chart, return to soothe in Six Senses Spa Rome where our skilled therapists are on hand to guide you on your path to wellness with high-tech and high-touch therapies. Complement with an invigorating plunge into the caldarium, tepidarium, and frigidarium pools at our modern take on the traditional Roman Bathing circuit.

Slink out of the spa and into our sociable BIVIUM Restaurant-Café-Bar for a meal to remember where modern Italian cuisine is lovingly prepared with seasonal ingredients for peak flavor. Enjoy the convivial atmosphere as you watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen, cooking up a storm on the Josper grill. Alternatively, take the elevator to NOTOS rooftop, our garden-in-the-sky restaurant, and soak up panoramic views over the city. Salute the sunset, indulge in delicious sharing platters, and raise a toast to the stars.