From body wraps to candy-scented kiddie massages, the best hotel spas offer an extraordinary variety of treats for body and mind
It’s very difficult to find a hotel that doesn’t claim to have a spa. But so often when booking a treatment you’ll find a limited menu, average facilities and an ambiance that fails to transport you to the magical place a good spa should. The hotels that get it right spend a huge amount of time ensuring every element is sensational. So if hitting the spa is a big part of your holiday relaxation plans, make sure you choose the right hotel – such as these beauties from British Airways Holidays, for example.
The high-end Sofitel Dubai The Palm hotel, which sits on one of Dubai’s most enviable positions on The Palm, considers the spa to be the heart of its experience. And it has a very big heart, with 2,500sq m of beauty and wellness space, including six indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, hammam and a steam room. All this on top of 24 treatment rooms and four outdoor cabanas.
By partnering with L’Occitane, Sofitel has ensured the offering is world class from start to finish. Aromatic natural products harking from Provence are the inspiration behind this delightful retreat so your nose will be the first part of you to achieve a zen state. Treat your nostrils to the scents of lavender, cade wood, rosemary and almond oil – authentic ingredients are a vital part of the experience. An experience that is designed to ‘create a deep-seated sense of wellbeing’ whether you opt for a facial or a body wrap.
Treatments include the glow-inducing Immortelle Divine Eyes and the 90-minute Sleep and Reset massage that twins a head-to-toe massage with guided breathing. Or opt for an ultra-hydrating facial, exfoliating body wrap or deep tissue massage inspired by traditions drawn from Sweden, China, Indonesia and Hawaii.