
Primal steam
How The Mandrake hotel’s Damu spa is redefining the wellness experience
- Words By Alistair MacQueen
3 min read
Cosseting spas and luxe wellness propositions located at the heart of five-star hotels in the middle of a metropolis are nothing new, but ones taking inspiration from the Sumerian gods of healing, rebirth and botanical alchemy are altogether rarer. Having only just opened in March 2025, you’ll find Damu located within Fitzrovia’s boutique Mandrake Hotel. It promises to offer one-of-a-kind experiences that provide a transformative shift for body and mind. How? By taking a holistic look at what can really move and rejuvenate people, and combining ancient healing techniques and primal practices with the latest, cutting-edge products, therapies and technology.