Fitness and Grooming

At the top of many people’s wish list is the ability to jump out of bed looking impossibly fresh, rested, ironed, fit and groomed. It's a lovely dream that will always be a total fantasy. The best turned-out among us know all too well – it takes work to achieve that effortlessly groomed appearance.

The Powder Room (ladies)

Ever found yourself hurtling from meeting to business lunch to meeting to office and then being expected to go out, with no time to change, freshen up or at the very least, compose yourself? If you find yourself in this situation and you're near Liverpool Street, simply head off to the Powder Room on Columbia Road. Here, the tastefully retro Powderpuff Girls will help you primp, preen and prepare for a night out, with quick fixes and mini treatments priced from £30. Visit boutique.thepowderpuffgirls.com.

51 Buckingham Gate

Most serviced apartments and hotels have access to gyms, but if you find yourself out on a limb with – shock, horror – no gym facilities, we suggest 51 Buckingham Gate. A £10 day pass allows you entry to a well-equipped gym, good shower and towel facilities, and a whole range of spa options for the day.

The Refinery (men)

Described as a "1-stop grooming emporium for men" The Refinery operates from Harrods in Knightsbridge and on Brook Street in Mayfair. Pop in for barbering, skincare and spa treatments in the comfortable atmosphere of a gentlemen's club. You'll leave feeling fresh, revitalised and ready to take on the world.

The Nail Lounge

Soho's The Nail Lounge caters for both men and women, delivering an experience of pampering and indulgence. Ladies are invited to kick back over a glass of wine while being given a manicure, pedicure or beauty treatment. Gentlemen can get a manicure or pedicure while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine or beer. Perfect!

Geo F Trumper (men)

Nothing says unkempt, uncorporate and scruffy like hair that needs cutting and non-designer stubble. It's a problem that city gents have experienced for generations – but has become less of a issue since 1875 when Geo F Trumper opened their first shop. Still London's favourite barber, the 2 Geo F Trumper shops continue to meet the grooming needs of busy gentlemen from all walks of life.