Originally Posted by scented (Post 30169620)

Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle (Post 30169698)

I know that French law insists on chlorine in indoor pools, but if you compare the levels to others in Paris, FS GV is the worst. I guess engineering is still working on it....

Originally Posted by scented (Post 30169717)

Oh dear I didn't know that, thanks for letting me know. I hope they will get it under control, otherwise I cannot picture myself enjoying the Spa there.

Originally Posted by DSI (Post 28539998)

I just wrote a longer response, but, we just got back from the jungle two months ago in Ecuador and loved it. Loved it, and yes, you'll sweat. Enjoy it and don't whine otherwise you're gonna have to not do the spa for the sake of your integrity! :) I so deeply regretted staying in Cusco rather than going to the Inkaterra in the jungle nearly two years ago. I think you're in for a real treat.

St. Regis is worth looking at. Faena, Setail, Acqualina, COMO and FS Surfside would be the others I'd consider. COMO has a very high standard IMO and there's a lot of travel between the hotels between therapists I understand, so you'll have a high chance and can find out if there's someone who worked at Bali for example.

We'll be in Miami in a few months after Amanyara and COMO, Faena and the new FS seem most interesting to me right now.

Edition, W, SLS, Delano.... not places I would really consider myself if I were in your shoes... as it sounds like you're not the party type.

Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle (Post 30328696)

Given that hotels seem intent on creating their own spa lines these days, have any of you found one that is genuinely effective?

I see that Bill Bensley now has his own 'natural' line in Cambodia made by Khmer Tonics, whilst Heckfield Place has Wildsmith Skin (also touted as chemical-free and sold, like Aman, on its own website) and Aman, of course, have their new ILA-made line.

Both Aman and Wildsmith Skin are at the top of the price range for skincare, but I wonder if this is more to do with brand positioning than quality.

Originally Posted by KatW (Post 30341089)

Originally Posted by Green_eyes (Post 30425725)

A=Was rather surprised after visiting Encore spa in LV. Loved spa design, but massage offering did NOT include any asian treatments.

Originally Posted by scented (Post 30426321)

Interesting. I thought Roger Thomas must have had a very bad nightmare, in which he drew the Spa at Encore... maybe that would explain why he chose these Persian-accentuated delusions of Morocco, India and Italy for his design. Doing a Spa in Vegas is hard enough, considering strict North American regulations but this design is something else. It might also take some years of sageing to clear the energy down there if you read the news recently ;)

Originally Posted by Green_eyes (Post 30429306)

Whats in the news? Not following. I did like the design and scent, but why just basic treatment offering? Tons of people from Asia in both hotels and not one Thai or Balinese massage?