Urban Renewal: Hotel Spas In Shanghai

Hotel spas in Shanghai provide an ideal opportunity to escape from the pressures of urban life, to relax and to be refreshed in mind and body.

A calm and serene atmosphere, pampering by skilled and attentive staff, and a haven from the ubiquitous mobile phone, urban spas are an ideal way for the road warrior or city dweller to recharge their batteries for the challenges ahead.

Unlike resorts where the spa treatment may be the main focus of a guest's stay, the programs in urban spas can be scheduled around the guest's business or social schedule. For hotel guests they provide the convenience of an on-site facility — just slip on a bath-robe and the spa is only a few steps away. For the non resident a hotel spa offers an opportunity to take a break from everyday life in fresh surroundings. For MICE events hotel spas offer attendees an opportunity to take some personal time out and gain the maximum benefit from their stay. For accompanying non-participants the spa provides an activity and benefit while their spouse or partner is occupied with the event.

In an unfamiliar city hotel spas provide the reassurance of world-class quality and standards – with an element of the exotic. Their menu of treatments vary from a simple manicure or pedicure, through a comprehensive range of massages, to elaborate wraps and scrubs featuring elements such as aromatic herbs, guava leaves or seaweed. For those with a tight schedule some spas offer packages with treatments delivered by two therapists simultaneously – for example a facial and a foot massage.

To help guests gain the maximum benefit from their visit the Yuan Quan Spa in Shanghai offers the following hint: arrive about 10 minutes early so you have time to relax and to complete a health questionnaire, which will help the spa personalize your visit. The spa advises against bringing electronic devices, (including mobile telephones) into the spa area as these detract from your experience and also interrupt other guests in their enjoyment of the spa.

The Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel houses the Yuan Quan Spa and features glass exterior for each individual treatment room. Typical customers: include trendy executives who enjoy value-added, luxurious pampering in a contemporary setting. After the spa treatment, guests at the hotel can engage in a range of MICE activities as the hotel has 462 square meters of total meeting space in various configurations, with an additional 102 square meters of pre-function area. All of the facilities come with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and are supported by comprehensive services. All function rooms are located on the same floor with wireless Internet access.

Le Royal Meridien Shanghai has Le Spa, which is designed with simple and chic southeast style. They use lots of natural elements for spa treatments and products such as heat and hands, and a good relaxing massage. Le Spa offers variety of selections of body massage, body treatments, facial treatments, depilation, and spa packages. The hotel management says, "What differentiates us is our unique treatments and qualified therapists — together with the hotel's location."

Not to be missed, the JW Marriott Hotel is located centarlly at People's Square and has the Mandara Spa on Level 6. Originating from Bali, Indonesia, Mandara Spa is in over 50 global luxury hotels and resorts. The eclectic spa design blends old and contemporary Shanghai architectural features, such as exposed wood beams and unpolished old bricks reminiscent of an old Shanghai residence, with exotic Thai and Chinese elements in a Zen like setting. Mandara spa incorporates rich timbers with oriental ceramics and colorful silks.

Mandara Spa offers a wide range of health and beauty treatments, instilled with the beauty and allure of ancient traditions and the sophistication of modern spa techniques. It is flavored by various cultures and traditions. From Indonesia, Thailand and China, ancient rituals in health and beauty are cultivated to suit the luxury spa and expectations of the most discerning guests. Sixty-five percent of the spa's customers are guests living in the hotel while 35% are local customers.

The Mycenae Spa is located on Wudong Road in the Howard Johnson Caida Plaza Shanghai. Mycenae Spa is located on the third floor of the hotel close to other facilities such as the gym, sauna, dining outlets and accommodation. In addition to the great spa treatments, the hotel offers a great business setting. A grand ballroom with a maximum capacity of 300 people, supported by five functional meeting rooms offers excellent options for every type of event.