The couple that spas together stays together
There's no shortage of coupley things to do together on Valentine's, but our romantic activity of choice includes getting oiled up and rubbed down. Get your mind out of the gutter—we're simply talking about some pampering at Hong Kong's best spas with a blissful spa treatment for two. Here are our top picks:
Bliss Spa
A couple's aroma hot stone massage and detoxing scrub are only part of the delights that await you in the aptly titled Just You and Me treatment, taking place in one of Bliss Spa's BIP (Bliss Important Person) suite rooms with a stunning harbour view. Revel together in Hong Kong's highest outdoor heated pool and jacuzzi with specially-prepared treats and a bottle of bubbly.
Bliss Spa, W Hotel, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong; tel: +852 3717 2797; bliss.hk@whotels.com; w-hongkong.com/bliss-spa
Chuan Spa
At the Chuan Spa, their focus on the balance of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements creates soothing yet extravagant treatments for holistic wellbeing. Each treatment begins with a bathing ritual incorporating steam and sauna rooms, and are available to enjoy in the intimacy of the VIP Suite, perfect for couples. Choose from an extensive list of massages, hydrotherapies, body wraps and polishes to unveil an inner radiance for both.
Chuan Spa, 41/F, Cordis Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai St, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong; tel: +852 3552 3510; cdhkg.info@chuanspa.com; chuanspa.com.hk
Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
At the Four Seasons, the Double Serenity treatment opens with a decadent bubble bath paired with a glass of champagne for twice the bubbly delight to enjoy with your partner. Then, your choice of revitalising body scrub is followed by the restorative Four Seasons Jade Stone Therapy for complete renewal and relaxation. Soothe your senses and nourish the skin with this wholly peaceful experience.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong; tel: +852 3196 8888; Reservation Form; fourseasons.com/hongkong/spa
The Peninsula Spa
Situated above it all in the exclusive Peninsula Spa Private Suite, luxuriate in the sweeping views of Victoria Harbour while enjoying a whirlpool bath and bespoke two-hour body massage for two. Embark on this wellness journey with ESPA products for a rejuvenation of mind and body, concluding with a nourishing poolside meal from the Naturally Peninsula light and healthy menu.
7/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong; tel: +852 2696 6682; spaphk@peninsula.com; hongkong.peninsula.com/en/spa-wellness
The Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
For the ultimate indulgent spa experience, the Landmark's luxe Sanctuary Suite is equipped with a private amethyst crystal steam shower, a large vitality tub, private changing area and even a flat-screen TV. The Romance Experience treatment begins with a blend of Pu’er tea leaves, chrysanthemum and ginseng in the steam shower to prep the skin, before a foot ritual and full-body soak. The highlight of the experience is the Rose Quartz massage, followed by relaxation time where fresh fruit and herbal tea is served.
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong; tel: +852 2132 0011; lmhkg-spa@mohg.com; mandarinoriental.com/landmark/luxury-spa
For more date ideas and luxury gift guides, be sure to check out Hong Kong Tatler's Valentine's Day 2017 Special.