15-04-2025
I tried little-known hack to get into £2.5m rooftop spa with views of city's skyline
The Baltic Triangle has a luxury rooftop spa offering stunning views of the city's skyline. However, this isn't your typical Liverpool spa - you can't just waltz in off the street.
There's a little-known trick to gaining access to all its facilities. The £2.5m Jayde spa was introduced to Parliament Square by Legacie Developments as part of their £90m project for the area.
It is situated on Greenland Street, just a short stroll from the Baltic Market. But as I discovered, there's no need to go anywhere else as the square provides everything required for a heavenly experience.
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The 5,000-square-foot spa features a swimming pool with panoramic views, mirrored ceilings, a Jacuzzi, an ice bath, a sauna, a gym, and a steam room. This impressive array of amenities is usually only available to residents of the Legacie Development Tower.
However, thanks to TikTok, I managed to get in. As many of the spa's viral social media posts suggest, if you book an ESPA inner calm massage, you can upgrade your treatment with a two-hour spa pass for an additional £30.
After my visit on a sunny Wednesday morning, I'd argue it's worth every penny. Before even setting foot in the spa, I took advantage of the gym sessions on offer. I chose a £15 Barre class which was a first for me.
The full-body workout combined the elegance and grace of ballet with the core-strengthening and flexibility benefits of Pilates, all under the watchful eye of instructor Lauren.
The small class size of just five people created an intimate setting which allowed each participant to fully benefit from the workout.
The next day, my legs were undeniably heavy, yet this was a minor inconvenience compared to the surge of endorphins I experienced as the hour-long session concluded.
Post-workout, I found myself craving some downtime, and the spa's top floor provided the perfect sanctuary. For someone like me, who is in the thick of marathon training, this luxurious retreat was a revelation.
The spa's finishing touches are stunning. Basking in the sunlight coming through the windows, it became apparent why securing a spot here requires booking well in advance.
My indulgence at the spa included being wrapped in a soft robe, donning slippers, sipping cucumber water, and enjoying a nutritious green shake to enhance my radiance.
I got a facial massage to finish off my relaxing visit. This treatment was customised to suit my skin type and account for any past sensitivities.
After the 30-minute indulgence, my skin felt deeply moisturised and revitalised, and still does several days on. Although, for the 'general public', there are several hoops to get through to get booked into the spa, they are ones definitely worth jumping through if you ever get the chance.
Having said that, the Jayde Spa has opened to the public for a limited time to honour Stress Awareness Month - something I was blissfully unaware off until my visit but will certainly be taking advantage off while I can.
You can get a public spa access for the next few weeks for £49. This entitles you a two-hour session between Monday to Friday either at 11am, 1pm or 3pm.
