In an over-tired world that never slows down, meaningful rest has become both a luxury and a necessity. Each emotionally intelligent escape within the SLH Wellbeing Collection is deeply attuned to the needs of today’s restless traveller — offering thoughtful spaces to realign and recover beyond the spa. Specially selected by a panel of experts within the wellness industry, including renowned spa editor, Susan d’Arcy, and BeSophro founder, Dominique Antiglio, these feel-good stays invite more than just a ‘press pause’ moment — they create a powerful sense of place to restore energy, reconnect with what matters, and build lasting resilience.
More than a spa: what makes a hotel truly restorative?
A Wellbeing Collection hotel must offer experiences or environments that support physical, mental, and emotional health, going beyond a traditional spa hotel. These experiences should help guests make meaningful, long-term changes to their overall wellbeing.
In addition, each hotel must meet at least 8 of the following 12 criteria:
1. Heartfelt hospitality
2. Healthy, comprehensive cuisine
3. Mindfulness and meditation programmes
4. Environmental sustainability
5. Community engagement
6. Nature-based experiences
7. Holistic design and atmosphere
8. Guest inclusivity
9. Progressive hotel culture and staff wellbeing
10. Personalised wellbeing plans
11. Educational workshops
12. Wellness-focused facilities
The Restless Traveller report
We live in a rest-deprived world and travellers are craving more than just a good night’s sleep. Our global wellbeing report revealed that 72% of respondents reported feeling tired, with 60% saying that modern life does not allow for true rest. 89% of travellers say that travel helps them reconnect with what’s important in life — a clear call for more meaningful, restorative experiences.
The SLH Wellbeing Collection was created to meet that need with intention, care, and emotional intelligence.
Each hotel in the collection has been thoughtfully selected for its ability to restore not just the body, but the mind, spirit, and soul. From forest bathing and wild swimming to intuitive service and joyful design, every stay is rooted in the three pillars of wellbeing: rest, reconnection and resilience.
Meet our wellbeing industry experts
Susan d’Arcy
Renowned spa editor Susan d’Arcy shares her insights on our collection of wellbeing hotels - and why finding spaces dedicated to rest matters now more than ever. With a focus on emotional intelligence, d’Arcy’s approach emphasises how this elusive ingredient is essential for achieving lasting internal balance.
Dominique Antiglio
The founder of BeSophro and a pioneer of modern Sophrology — a mind-body practice often dubbed “meditation for people who can’t meditate”— Dominique Antiglio blends clinical expertise with educated intuition. With over two decades of experience and a cult-followed app, she’s redefining what it means to truly rest.
