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silver evoking the first stage of water in its glacial forms. The full leaded
chandelier is custom-made and reflects the formation of stalactites
hanging from above. The wet lounge, all cool marble and Finnish design,
includes cedar wood saunas, eucalyptus-scented steam rooms and ice
fountains. It plays on the millennia-old bathing tradition of using snow
to cleanse the body and steam and saunas to detoxify and stimulate the
metabolism. The process is an “oldie-but-a-goodie” but the surroundings
are state-of-the-art.
Another example of juxtaposition between the ancient and the
contemporary is the use of Hammam traditions from the Middle East.
Immerse yourself in a bath of Dead Sea salt water, or brighten tired skin
with a vigorous exfoliation with a kassa glove imported from Syria.
Drink refreshing herbal teas – the selection is an incredibly extensive
menu – and cocoon yourself in definite “me time” with your own personal
iPod either in the tranquil outdoor garden or settled into one of the lounges.
It comes as no surprise that the St. Regis has a commitment to
innovation, luxury, quality and service and it was ideally reflected in each
product, spa area and welcoming therapist. The understanding that no two
faces or bodies are the same ensures that each treatment does feel truly
personal and bespoke. And perfect for giving us a moment’s indulgence
before trekking back into the urban jungle.
ound just above Orchard Road, The St Regis Singapore with it’s lofty
atrium, huge contemporary sculptures and nods to local culture,
is a perfect stop for both visitors and city residents. Expect all the
usual pomp and circumstance that so befits the international hotel group
and make a point of cocktails in the Astor Bar and dining as an exclusive
gourmet at their award-winning restaurants.
But the particular draw today? The first Remède Spa to be found
outside the United States.
In a city where you can find a massage on any corner for the price
of a mani-pedi and where a decent reflexology session can be enjoyed
in a 10-minute coffee break, the thought of heading to a spa may seem
superfluous. But isn’t indulgence the whole point? But in a city with
traditional, tropical Asian spas a Singapore Dollar to the dozen, what could
possibly mark this one out as a “must-do”?
Well, the Remède Spa distinguishes itself from the others with a
combination of Nordic-esque design, innovative Laboratoire Remède
products and an ethos, which pairs the clinical with the pampering, the
modern with the ancient.
The most dynamic and interactive relationship the spa promotes is
the element of water – from the décor, to the treatments.
The reception is clean, crisp and cool with shades of icy blue and
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