THE moment I step into Pan Pacific in Bishopsgate, the city feels a world away. Even in the heart of London’s pulse, this hotel is a sanctuary of calm, a place where every detail has been thought through to cradle the senses. I start my afternoon in the gym, a sunlit space with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the city beyond. Moving through the equipment at my own pace, I let the rhythm of exercise ease the tension of the week, muscles waking, mind clearing.
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Afterwards, I wander through the wellness area, pausing in the sauna, lingering in the charcoal-infused steam room, and finally stepping into the infinity pool. The water stretches toward the skyline, its glassy surface reflecting London’s rooftops, and for a moment, the city outside feels impossibly distant. Every breath feels fuller, every movement lighter, as if the hotel itself is coaxing me into stillness.
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Dinner follows, indulgent yet unhurried, a quiet interlude before the evening’s true indulgence. Returning to my room, I settle into the hotel’s sensory sleep experience. The bed is warmed to a precise 23 degrees, its hydraulic system adjusting imperceptibly to my body, while the room itself is cooled to a crisp 18 degrees. A weighted blanket rests across me, its gentle, grounding pressure inviting every muscle to release completely.
Lying there, enveloped in warmth and weight, with the cool room air brushing my skin, I feel the city fall away entirely. Thoughts that had been flitting through my mind all day slow, then vanish, leaving only a rare, luxurious calm. The distant glow of London lights outside the window becomes nothing more than a soft pulse, a reminder that I am here, fully present, fully at ease.
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By the time sleep arrives, Pan Pacific London has given me more than comfort. It has orchestrated a complete sensory reset, a journey from the energising clarity of the afternoon to the restorative serenity of the evening. Here, luxury is not just seen or tasted, it is felt, deeply, in every sense.
by Adina Ilie
Pan Pacific London offers a range of refined rooms and luxury suites starting from £615 per night. For more information and bookings, visit panpacific.com/london.