A new crop of spa treatments and retreats beckon at upscale properties across Asia.
Photo: Chiva Som
1. Chiva Som, Thailand
This Hua Hin wellness resort will unveil a fresh new look come November, with a revamped fitness area, dining venues, and pavilion rooms decked out in contemporary Thai style with local teak, silk, and bamboo.
More information here.
Photo: 1 Hotel Haitang Bay
2. 1 Hotel Haitang Bay, China
In late 2018, 1 Hotels will make its Chinese debut on Sanya’s Haitang Bay. One major highlight? A spa and wellness area spanning more than 2,100 square meters, replete with seven treatment rooms, two spa suites, a women’s bio sauna and herbal steam room, and a sweat lodge and salt steam room for men.
More information here.
Photo: Kempinski Resort & Spa Phuket
3. Kempinski Resort & Spa Phuket, Thailand
Designed by none other than Bill Bensley, Kempinski Phuket is slated to open in the coming months with a spa that connects guests to nature, encompassing three treatment rooms and three luxury spa suites, outdoor cabanas, a yoga sala, along with a foot massage zone.
More information here.
Photo: Karma Dharamshala
4. Karma Dharamshala, India
The Karma Group has recently acquired a 25-room hotel in the northern Indian town of Dharamsala, home of the Dalai Lama. Plans are afoot to refurbish the property and add a Karma Spa this year.
More information here.
This article originally appeared in the February/March 2018 print issue of DestinAsian magazine (“100 Essential Experiences”).
