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Surrenne
Four floors beneath the bustle of Knightsbridge sits Surrenne, a wellness and longevity members’ club at the new Emory Hotel. London always makes me think of a “members’ club,” and here it truly feels that way very exclusive and very enveloping. This isn’t your usual gym or spa because the membership gives you a full wellness ecosystem: functional diagnostics with a dedicated doctor, a Tracy Anderson studio (I’ve tried it personally… it’s intense), longevity-trained personal trainers, and a spa where even the lap pool has an underwater sound system tailored to your playlist. This is next-level wellness.
The attention to detail is incredible: AI-created neuroscience music, hyperbaric chambers, snow booths… Typical place where, at a dinner with a glass of white wine on a terrace, someone says, “I would love to be a member…and Stella McCartney is one of the names that comes up in that context”.
Linda Meredith
A short walk from Harrods, Linda Meredith’s clinic in Knightsbridge is discreet, relaxed, and refreshingly no-nonsense. Linda Meredith has worked in the beauty industry for over 50 years, which is quite something in a world where people constantly move between brands, trends, and industries. We get it, you try things, you evolve, and sometimes you just get tired. She has spent decades observing how modern skin has dramatically changed. Her research points to a major factor: environmental toxins over the last sixty years. And honestly, anyone who has lived in big cities can relate even moving from one place to another, your skin and hair seem to notice.
This insight led her to develop a range of products and facials that focus on real skin issues, not just skin types. The result is treatments like the legendary Red Carpet Facial, a deep cleanse, glycolic layer, vitamin-rich mask, and oxygen serum. If you look at her world online, it almost feels like scrolling through a collection of achievements and long-term trust built over time, which is something we always find interesting in people who stay in one craft for decades.
Cilantro | Putney
For those who care about what they eat, not just a “salad vibe”. We stumbled upon a special spot: Cilantro in London. Michelin-trained chefs serve health-conscious Indian cuisine with superfood salads, balanced grains, and dishes made with minimal oils and clever butter alternatives. Finding a dinner spot that’s both thoughtful and high-quality isn’t easy, you can almost taste the lamb curry just by looking at the photos. With vegan and gluten-free options available, it’s the perfect choice for a larger group looking for something special.
Originally published at jadepeak.com.
