The Spa at InterContinental London – The O2

The Spa at InterContinental London – The O2 is one of the more substantial hotel spas in East London, combining a 17-metre swimming pool, a separate relaxation pool, sauna, steam room, ice fountain, eight treatment rooms and a 24-hour Technogym fitness centre. Its biggest practical advantage is location: the hotel has direct access to The O2, making it particularly useful for a concert, event or Greenwich weekend where spa time can be built around the main reason for the trip.

Why consider The Spa at InterContinental London – The O2?

This spa works best when the location is part of the decision. The Greenwich Peninsula is a destination in its own right, but the hotel’s direct link to The O2 gives it an unusual advantage for concert and event stays. Instead of travelling back across London late at night, guests can stay beside the venue and use the following morning for a swim, sauna or treatment.

The spa is also large enough to justify booking the hotel even without an event. Eight treatment rooms, a proper 17-metre pool and separate relaxation water give it more substance than the small basement spa found in many city hotels. For couples, the dedicated treatment suites also make it easier to turn a normal London night away into a more spa-led break.

The 17-metre pool

The main pool is long enough for a meaningful swim without feeling like a full sports facility. That makes it useful for guests who want gentle lap swimming before breakfast, recovery after a long day in London or a low-impact movement session between meetings.

A separate relaxation pool with water cannons provides a warmer and less exercise-focused alternative. The distinction is useful because swimmers can use the main pool without competing entirely with guests who simply want to sit in warm water and unwind.

Sauna, steam and ice fountain

The thermal facilities include sauna and steam room, with an ice fountain providing a cooling element. A simple sequence of comfortable heat, rest and cooling can feel restorative after travel or exercise, but there is no advantage in staying in extreme temperatures for as long as possible. Hydrate, move gradually between temperatures and stop if you feel light-headed or unwell.

Guests with cardiovascular conditions, pregnancy, recent surgery or other relevant health concerns should discuss heat and cold exposure with an appropriate medical professional before using intensive thermal facilities.

Treatments and couples’ suites

The spa has eight treatment rooms, including dedicated couples’ suites. Current treatment booking options cover massage, facials, body and beauty services, while a manicure and pedicure suite broadens the offer for celebration weekends or pre-event appointments.

For couples, book shared treatment times early. Two-person availability is naturally more limited than individual appointments, particularly on Friday evenings and Saturdays. If a treatment is the main reason for the stay, reserve it before committing to a non-refundable room rate.

Relaxation lounge

The dedicated relaxation lounge is an important part of the experience because it gives guests somewhere quieter to sit after treatment rather than returning immediately to the pool or hotel lobby. Herbal teas and light snacks are currently part of the lounge offer.

After massage or an intensive facial, spending twenty or thirty minutes in the relaxation area can be more valuable than rushing straight into another activity. On a concert weekend, it also creates a useful pause between sightseeing, spa time and an evening at The O2.

Fitness and active recovery

The gym is open 24 hours and uses Technogym equipment. That makes the property useful for business travellers and guests arriving on irregular schedules. Free weights and functional-training equipment supplement the main cardiovascular and resistance machines.

For runners or active travellers, Greenwich also offers outdoor walking and running possibilities. A sensible recovery plan might be a short workout, easy swim and sauna rather than a hard training session immediately before a deep massage.

The O2 and Greenwich advantage

The hotel’s direct access to The O2 is the feature that most clearly differentiates it from other London spa hotels. Guests can combine a concert, show, exhibition or arena event with an overnight stay without building a late-night cross-city journey into the plan.

North Greenwich also places visitors close to the IFS Cloud Cable Car, Thames services and wider Greenwich attractions. For a two-night stay, one day can focus on central or historic Greenwich, while the second is built around the spa and event.

Who will enjoy it most?

• Concert and event travellers: ideal when The O2 is the main reason for the stay.
• Couples: couples’ treatment suites and a proper pool make it easy to create a spa weekend.
• Swimmers: the 17-metre pool is more useful for actual swimming than many compact city-spa pools.
• Business travellers: the 24-hour gym and broad spa hours fit around irregular schedules.
• London weekenders: Greenwich gives the break a different feel from staying in the West End or City.

How to plan a better concert-and-spa stay

If you are attending an evening event, avoid booking a long or very relaxing treatment immediately before you need to get ready. A better plan may be a swim and thermal session in the afternoon, then a main treatment the following morning. That creates a natural recovery period after a late night.

For a matinee or daytime event, reverse the order: use the spa early, leave enough time for lunch and dressing, then head to The O2. Always confirm treatment times before relying on the direct venue access as part of a tightly timed itinerary.

Spa day or overnight stay?

The spa can be used as a destination in its own right, but the strongest case is an overnight break because the location, pool, treatment facilities and O2 access reinforce each other. Day-spa visitors should check exactly which facilities and time windows are included with the treatment or package selected.

For hotel guests, early-morning pool access can be particularly valuable before the spa becomes busier. Weekend opening begins later than weekdays, so check the timetable if you are planning a swim before breakfast.

Accessibility and practical points

Current Visit Greenwich information lists disabled access and disabled toilets at the spa. Guests with specific mobility, pool-entry or treatment-room requirements should still contact the hotel in advance, because general accessibility information does not always answer questions about changing facilities or assisted water access.

The spa boutique, locker facilities and treatment reception make the space relatively self-contained. If you have a specific product, beauty appointment or couples’ suite in mind, ask for it explicitly rather than assuming all services are available every day.

The Spa Traveller view

The Spa at InterContinental London – The O2 is one of the stronger London hotel spas for travellers who value facilities as much as treatment. The 17-metre pool, separate relaxation pool, sauna, steam, ice fountain, eight treatment rooms and 24-hour fitness centre provide enough depth for a genuine spa-led stay. Add the direct O2 connection and it becomes particularly compelling for couples turning a concert or event into a full overnight escape.