Las Vegas Spas You Can’t Afford to Miss

Las Vegas, Sin City, ‘the Strip’, a place where dreams are made. The bright lights, fashion heaven, top quality cuisine, entertainment be it comedy, hypnotists or musicals. Spinning the reels, red or black, stick or twist and then the nightlife. Is it all too much?

To take a breather you may consider visiting a quality spa during your visit and have a break from the action to recharge your batteries. Let us take a look at some options to help avoid burn out during your stay.

The Spa @ Bellagio:

With an excellent location on the Strip and the famous dancing fountain, Bellagio creates an excellent setting to live in the lap of luxury. Operated by MGM Resorts International and owned by Blackstone Group the Spa at Bellagio opened December 23 2004. This massive two-storey spa is spread over 65,000 sq ft within this AAA five diamond award-winning hotel.

The interior design has a zen influence, offering steam rooms, meditation rooms, saunas, pools and whirlpools. Pamper yourself with the famous offerings at the Spa Bellagio including an Indian Head Massage, the Watsu massage conducted in a pool, Ashiatsu foot pressure massage and Thai yoga. The Spa also offers a gym to help release any stress and a salon.

Open from 9am to 6pm daily for persons of 18 years plus, the daily guest pass will cost$50 or$100 Monday to Thursday if you are not resident.  An additional 20% service charge will be charged in addition to each spa and salon service received.

Qua Baths and Spa @ Caesars Palace:

One of the most famous landmarks on the strip, Caesars Palace offers Qua Baths and Spa, operated by Caesars Entertainment. It occupies a mighty 50,000 sq ft within this luxury complex. Opened in November 2006 the spa has fantastic cascading water features adding to the relaxing vibe and offers up to 72 different treatments allowing self-indulgence.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. The theme of the luxury hotel precipitates into the Spa facility with three Roman baths complimented by mosaic flooring. The Laconium Room provides gentle heat and humidity that nurtures the skin and the Arctic Ice Room holds a cooling soothing temperature of 55F (13C) while snowflakes gently fall around you. Other notable features include the Eucalyptus Sea Room and the Tea Lounge where speciality teas are served in accordance with your selected services. Before trying out the mineral enriched healing waters you might want to let off some steam in the fitness centre.

The massive selection of treatments including hypnotherapy, Chakra balancing sessions and a wide range of massages make this a top-quality spa destination.

Sahra Spa, Salon & Hamman @ The Cosmopolitan:

The Sahra Spa, Salon and Hammam is inspired by a desert theme and you will feel this when entering the Spa through its corridor of giant sandstone walls. You can take in the charm of the stillness and peace with a wide array of offers that finds yourself forgetting about the outer intensity Las Vegas offers.

The Spa offers a vast array of services including a cool Mist Room Dry Sauna, 25 treatment rooms, Vitality Pool, steam shower, two fitness centre options, salon, private spa penthouse and junior spa penthouse options if you want a piece of exclusivity. Take the signature service and dust off on the Turkish style Hammam heated table, where you can be cleansed and exfoliated with a massage to compliment.

The trendy Cosmopolitan is a relatively recent addition to the Las Vegas strip, opened in 2010 and voted best hotel in the world in 2013, it has a 42,000 sq ft Spa and is owned by MGM Resorts International.

Spa @ Encore:

There is something of a wow factor with the Spa @ Encore. With its Asian theme, lavish décor, lantern lit corridor entrance, luxurious seating areas the Spa holds a five star award from Forbes Travel Guide. Open daily from 8am to 7pm Spa @ Encore has 37 treatment rooms, state of the art fitness centre, immaculate salon, 14 garden suites and 4 couples suites not to mention steam rooms, saunas and hot and cold plunge pools. All this within a 61,000 sq ft facility in the seventh largest hotel in the world and owned by Wynn Resorts.

It is an exotic retreat with a variety of speciality treatments to help you unwind, including classic and speciality massages, couple’s rituals, body treatments and facials. You may consider bringing yourself luck with the Good Luck ritual signature treatment where you can absorb a fusion massage, foot treatment, hand and scalp therapy.

The Spa at Vdara:

A smaller Spa compared to those previously listed, The Spa at Vdara proves size does not matter in Las Vegas. Measuring 16,000 sq ft over two floors the Spa has been awarded a five-star rating by Forbes Travel Guide.

Open 8am to 5pm daily, The Spa at Vdara is known for its personalised service where trained staff will inform you about the services being performed and products being used. A daily pass for a hotel guest will cost $40 with additional costs for each service provided.

The Spa has a European theme where you can bask in a heat experience of temperature changes and then chill in the plunge pool or meditation lounge. The signature Marine Detox Mineral Wrap is a wrap containing 12 different algae that is followed by a massage, scalp treatment and gemstone infused water. If all this isn’t enough you can use the fitness centre or pamper yourself in the salon.

The Canyon Ranch Spa at The Venetian:

The largest hotel spa in North America at a whopping 134,000 sq ft has everything under one roof. You name it, fitness, spa, salon, skin care, dining, bridal suite, it’s all there at the Canyon Ranch.

Canyon Ranch is a luxury wellness lifestyle brand and it has teamed up with the Venetian to open the Spa facility. There are over 90 treatment rooms and more than 150 services on offer. A multi-sensory spa offers European inspired luxury in 10 different Aquavana experiential rooms. Experience the fresh ocean air in the Salt Room Grotto or, breathe in the steams and refresh in the experiential rains room.

With the novelties of in Spa restaurants and a 40 ft climbing wall there is something for everyone. A non-hotel guest day pass will cost in the region of $125.

 

So, there you have it, the most luxurious and best-known day spas in Las Vegas. If you have not been to a spa in Las Vegas before, note some typical rules. Generally, only adults of 18 years and above are allowed to enter facilities. If you have made a reservation, make sure you arrive in good time, at least 45 minutes before your appointment commences. Any cancellation usually requires up to six hours-notice and varies from spa to spa. Prices can be more expensive at weekends and a 20% service charge may be added to any service provided. Don’t forget to check in advance if there are any Covid related restrictions. 

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