Destination: China: Hong Kong
Spas Text Size A A A
The five-star hotels do spas better than anyone else, which was not the case until very recently, when a spa had been something of an afterthought. What changed was Hong Kong residents coming back from Thailand or Bali and fueling the demand for top-notch spa facilities. A revenue-earning opportunity was created and, miraculously, the major hotels began to find space for a spa. The latest, and most refined, is Espa in the Peninsula hotel; across the street, the I-Spa at the InterContinenal allows access to their fabulous pools, one of which has a stunning view of the harbor. The Four Seasons has a brand-new spa, the Landmark Mandarin Oriental boasts some 21,000 square feet of space; and the Grand Hyatt tops the lot with an entire floor devoted to rooms that are likely to appeal to health-conscious spa-goers. It is hardly worth venturing outside the hotel for massages or other treatments when they are available an elevator ride away. Nearby residents tend to join hotel spas—in fact, hotels serve a different function here to most of...
Search By Keyword
Submit A Postcard
Popular Destinations
Asia/Pacific: Thailand: Thailand: Koh Samui
Thailand’s third-largest island (roughly the size of Martha’s Vineyard) has...
U.S./Canada: American West: American West
The country's most stunning landscapes and exhilarating outdoor activities center...
New on Indagare
Give the Gift of Indagare The perfect present for travelers: a membership to Indagare. Buy now
Indagare Insider Trips: Cuba, Myanmar and India: We’re planning trips throughout the year. Contact Indagare (212-988-2611) to be added to the wait list.
Indagare’s Mapped Out City Guides on Paris, London, Rome & more
Le Dolce Città: Rome & Florence Updates
Chile’s Landscapes: Patagonia and Atacama
Fashion Spotlight: Migrants du Monde
SPECIAL OFFERS
Member Reviews
- Community: Share advice with fellow members asking about your favorite travel discoveries.
- Indagare Insiders: Three-day itineraries for families in London and art lovers in Vienna. Plus, fashion insider Chiara Ferragamo’s picks on what not to miss in Florence, Bonnie Gokson, owner of Hong Kong’s lofty Sevva on Hong Kong, Culinary Insider: Budapest.
- Rant & Rave: Indagare members can share their advice with the community by logging in first, then clicking here: Rants & Raves.
- Give the Gift: Indagare: Give the gift of travel intelligence with a membership to Indagare. For details or to order, call us at 212-988-2611 or click here: Gift Membership.
- Indagare Plus: Remember that hotels marked by an Indagare Plus symbol offer preferential rates and benefits to members.
- Indagare Share Feature: Share articles, postcards and reviews with family and friends on such networking sites as Twitter, Facebook and Delicious. Simply click on the three small dots that symbolize our connect icon, at the end of every article, and follow the link to the networking site of your preference.
- Sample Indagare: With free bi-weekly email blasts on new hot spots and insider tips when you sign up for our mailing list.
- Profile feature: Members share your profiles, comments, favorite articles and IQs. Just click on the Profile tab on the upper right of your screen and look for the Edit My Profile blue tab.
- Indagare means to discover, explore, seek, scout in Latin.
0 comments for this article