A Spa review, Chi at the Shangri-La, from today's Bangkok Post. I think they regularly review Spas (maybe on Fridays?) so I'll try to remember to post subsequent reviews...

A journey through the senses

This six-star spa employs a concept that embodies ancient healing traditions and mystic rituals of China and the Himalayas

KANOKPORN CHANASONGKRAM

I've never been to Tibet, never climbed the Himalayas and the closest I got to the roof of the world was when I watched Tomb Raider. Recently though, at Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok I did find myself in a situation not unlike a Lara Croft adventure.

The dramatic light spilling through the lattice screen washing down a split-face stone wall, the Himalayan artifacts, the smell of scented incense and aromatic oils, the sound of singing bowls _ what was I doing in a Tibetan temple? It was a state of mind of course, and Chi The Spa at Shangri-La was about to take me on a rejuvenating journey.

The 1,000-square-metre spa is renowned for having the largest private spa suites in Bangkok. The nine suites include shower, sauna, steam, bathing, changing and lounging facilities. After stepping into the tastefully opulent suite, the relaxing ritual started with sipping herbal tea, followed by foot soaking and foot pounding which were a prelude to signature therapies prescribed for my metal profile.

Chi The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok opens daily from 10am-10pm. For more information, call 02-236-7777.