Seven sensational spas from Hyatt
Hyatt Pure, the exclusive spa brand from Hyatt Hotels & Resorts intricately combines the indigenous influences of your destination with expertise dating back centuries. All Hyatt Pure Spas centre their ethos on their motto, “sanitas per aquas”, returning to the true definition of spa “healing by waters”.Hyatt hotels are synonymous with luxury, fantastically discreet service, exclusive locations, and the most sensational spas. Let Hyatt take you on a global spa tour to take in the highlights of their collection.
Asia
Yuan Spa – Hyatt on the Bund, Shanghai
Yuan means “source of water” and therefore the spa is a haven of peace, calm and tranquillity on Shanghai’s famous Bund. To ensure that treatments are as relaxing as possible all take place in guests very own spa suite, allowing guests to flow effortlessly from one treatment to another. Treatments combine ancient Chinese elements with high-tech Western practices and natural products and are all undertaken with the upmost care to ensure your long-term wellbeing.
The spa’s signature Yuan Massage (1 hour, £83) incorporates hot towel compresses and a Jade stone baller to restore the body’s natural energy by targeting acupressure points and meridian line for total relaxation.
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Riraku Spa at Hyatt Regency Kyoto, Japan
At the Riraku Spa in central Kyoto Eastern philosophies meet Western techniques creating hybrid treatments. The spa specialises in acupuncture, aromatherapy and shiatsu alongside the expertise of specialist practitioners and experienced therapists in order to tailor each and every treatment exactly to the guests needs supplying the attentive and relaxing qualities which Hyatt Regency guests have come to expect.
The “Acupuncture Body Bliss” treatment (2 hours, £226) begins with traditional Japanese acupuncture and is followed by a blissful essential oil body massage for total relaxation and wellbeing. Other treatments include Japanese Medical Therapy which is based on the five elements; fire, water, earth, wind and sky.
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The Barai at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, Thailand
The residential Barai spa is set in 4.5 acres of gardens and has been specially designed to ensure that guests enjoy the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation. The spa features 8 spa suites each with private garden veranda and plunge pool where guests can enjoy an overnight stay and treatments, 18 treatment rooms, a tranquillity court and relaxation pool. Mr Lek Bunnag, the Barai’s architect and interior designer was inspired by Khmer culture and this is reflected in the grander of the facilities and in all aspects of the Barai experience.
The Spa offers a selection of signature journeys including an Ancient Asian Rituals Journey (4 ½ hours, £194) which aims to achieve healing and wellness by experiencing the benefits of thousands of years of herbal medicine and traditional Thai therapies. The journey includes a Thai foot ritual, element steam and bath, Tanaka scrub with Vichy rain shower, warm coconut milk compress massage, traditional Thai massage, hand and foot ritual and light meal with relaxation time.
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Kriya Spa at The Grand Hyatt Bali
The Kriya Spa at the Grand Hyatt Bali was inspired by the magnificent architecture of an ancient Balinese water palace and is the contemporary luxurious reflection of ancient Balinese traditions of wellness. Kriya which means ritual in Sanskrit is the basis upon which all of the treatments at the spa are based.
The spa offers a range of signature spa rituals as well as a wide-selection of individual treatments. All rituals begin with a sea salt foot soak and chakra stimulation and upon conclusion guests will be served a light, macrobiotic, wholesome fruit and vegetable blend that will continue to nourish them once their treatment is complete.
The “Nirmala Kriya – Purity” journey (4 hours, £251) has been specifically designed to enhance guests inner glow with a series of treatments designed to naturally detoxify and restore the body. The treatment includes a marine salt body scrub, seaweed and spirulina wrap, kriva aromatherapy massage with purifying oil and a royal kriva facial.
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Europe & Middle East
Le Spa – Park Hyatt Paris – Vendôme
Le Spa is a multi-sensory spa reserved exclusively for hotel guests. Following a recent renovation which was lead by designer, Ed Tuttle Le Spa is now a secluded sanctuary, in keeping with Park Hyatt’s understated and sophisticated warm residential style created through the use of Paris stone, mahogany and an onyx waterfall.
Each treatment is highly personalised to the guest, tailored to their needs for optimum results. Guests in need of invigoration can opt for the “Energy & Radiance” (2 ½ hours, £333) package which includes vivifying scrub, tonic wrap and deep tissue or shiatsu massage or the “Relaxation & Plenitude” (2 ½ hours, £333) package which consists of a gentle scrub, relaxing massage and harmonising wrap.
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The Spa at Park Hyatt Istanbul – Maçka Palas
The newly opened Spa at Park Hyatt Istanbul – Maçka Palas boasts 25 luxurious spa rooms where guests can enjoy a wide range of treatments without leaving the privacy of their room, a fantastic example of Park Hyatt’s residential style. Each spa room is equipped with a steam room and facilities for a traditional Turkish “Hammam” body scrub.
For further pampering, the hotel’s spa will be available exclusively to hotel guests, offering separate male and female sections, two steam baths and a relaxation area, as well as three luxurious treatment rooms with a broad treatment menu and a fitness area.
Herbs, plants and minerals, the sources of life are the pillars of The Spa at Park Hyatt Istanbul-Maçka Palas. The Spa exclusively uses Payot products which are packed with natural active ingredients which combined with the tranquillity of the spa deliver the perfect escape from today’s busy urban lifestyle. The hotel’s “A la carte” body treatment (1 ½ hours, £110) includes a 42 step facial massage using precious oils as well as a tension relieving body massage which can be specifically tailored to be relaxing, stimulating or firming according to the guests desires.
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America
Blue Marble Spa at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay and Marina, San Diego
Named the Blue Marble Spa after the image taken of earth from the Apollo 17 space ship, the aim of this eco-spa is to work in harmony with nature and the environment. All treatments, including the Pure Organic Results Facial (1 hour, £91) which uses 100% organic products, are eco-conscious and promote the life-promoting qualities derived from nature. The spa uses natural, organic products, offers guests a selection of organic fruit and food options and uses minimal hot water.
Guests can enjoy a wide-range of treatments in the spa lounge, or in one of the spas five private outdoor cabanas. Alternatively there is the Earth Garden or couples and groups can take advantage of the spa suites to enjoy treatments together.
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