Inside the beautiful Plaza Ahtenée hotel, the Dior Institut draws upon its famous name and reputation, offering a signature line of treatments and products for both men and women. Unlike many other upscale Parisian hotel spas, the Christian Dior operation is almost sparse in decor, eschewing tapestries and gold leaf for sleek stainless steel fixtures and stark white linen. There are four single treatment rooms and one double room for couples massages and procedures, as well as a large fitness room, sauna and a Turkish steam bath. Signature treatments include sapphire particle micro-abrasion, body-lifting massage and specially compounded Dior anti-aging products. Spend the day getting pampered by experts and then go shopping for Paris fashions to go with the new you.
Dior Institut at the Plaza Athenée
Hotel Plaza Athenée Paris
25 Avenue Montaigne
75008 Paris
+33-01-53-67-66-65
plaza-athenee-paris.com
Overlooking the famous boulevard of Champs Elysees, this cutting-edge spa is cloistered on the third floor of the multi-million dollar Guerlain flagship building designed by Maxime d'Angeac. There are ten rooms, a large relaxation area, plus several private VIP suites that allow you to spend the day being pummeled and perfumed, peeled and polished, all the while sipping champagne or mineral water and nibbling on exotic snacks. After your beauty experience, go downstairs and sample the wares of one of Paris' most famous perfume makers.
La Maison Guerlain Boutique and Spa
68 Avenue des Champs Elysees
75008 Paris
+33-01-45-62-52-57
guerlainspa.com
You know a hotel spa is famous when the street it is on is actually named after the hotel in which it resides. Although in recent years acquired by the Four Seasons, the George V Hotel has been a destination for the rich and famous since it opened in 1928. The hotel itself has always stressed elegance and splendor, and the spa continues the tradition with ambient lighting, soft music, lush Louis XVI furniture and discreetly attentive service. After donning a luxurious robe, you are ushered to the reception area where you may help yourself to herbal waters, juices and fruit before you begin your treatments. The Moroccan argan oil scrub is a favorite, and there are also rooms for hair, makeup, manicure and pedicure. Pool and fitness access are only available to non-hotel guests if they contract for a private coaching session.
George Cinq Spa
31 Avenue George V
75008 Paris
+33-01-49-52-72-10
fourseasons.com
