Travelers to high-end resorts and hotels expect spa amenities. A number of luxury hotel chains, independent resorts and boutique hotels also offer spa-themed rooms that promote a healthy lifestyle. These individual “live in” retreat rooms pamper guests with steam showers, saunas, soaking tubs, massage tables and spaces for yoga and exercise. For the discerning traveler, here is a sampling of luxury hotels in several major cities that offer these spa-inspired rooms.
In addition to featuring a master bedroom and bath, living room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen and private balcony, the Mandarin Oriental’s Mandarin Suite offers a separate spa serenity room. This personal spa is decorated with Mexican river stones, Spanish marble and bamboo accents. Skilled therapists from the hotel’s spa are available to perform spa treatments, and spa butlers can arrange bath rituals in the infinity-edge bath. Aromatherapy candles, rose petals and soothing music are also available to enhance the experience.
The suites of the Alvadora Spa Terrace of the Royal Palms Resort and Spa offer tranquility and an opportunity for self-discovery. In addition to fireplaces and patios or balconies overlooking the resort’s courtyard and gardens, these suites offer large soaking tubs, steam showers, massage tables, yoga mats and dumbbells. Guests can also order a variety of in-room spa treatments.
Located on the 23rd floor of the Westin New York, these spa-inspired guest rooms offer an opportunity for pampering, with tranquil decor and mood-enhancing scents. These rooms feature Westin spa and body products, soothing CDs, and Kinjoy Shiatsu massage chairs. Guests also have complimentary access to the hotel’s health club, complete with training equipment, free weights, stretch mats and balancing balls.
The Trump International Hotel & Tower offers 53 spacious and tranquil spa guest rooms, designed in soft earth tones that feature in-room spa treatments and private yoga sessions. Spa attachés can arrange in-room baths, and guests have direct access to the main spa reception area of The Spa at Trump.
In addition to hotel rooms designed especially for the spa experience, many hotels provide a variety of in-room spa amenities and limited spa features, such as hot tubs. ]
For example, the Hotel Monaco in Denver offers a "Mind, Body, Spa" in-room wellness program with a yoga channel and complimentary yoga accessories. The hotel also provides in-room spa services such as massage therapy, aromatherapy, pedicures and manicures. The Pyramid Spa Suite of the Luxor Las Vegas offers a private spa tub in the bedroom with a view of the city lights. And the Ocean Villas of the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California, feature whirlpool tubs and steam showers.
