Privy 5 Shanghai Spa
Shanghai is well-endowed with a number of choices when it comes to putting a premium on your relaxation time. We’ve compiled a list of the best places to go to when you just want to close your eyes and feel the stresses of your day whisk away. So get pampered, you deserve it.
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Categories: Beauty/SpasNeighborhood: Bund
88 Henan Central Road 3 F/l, The Westin Shanghai Shanghai Huangpu District+86 21 6335 1888
The Banyan Tree spa can be found in a few major cities and draws on the Chinese philosophy of the five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water), with a number of services available in keeping with the concept. The therapists are welcoming and if you don’t fancy the more esoteric or more intense rejuvenation techniques, there are a range of others here too. Either way, you leave having experie ... read more > -
Categories: Beauty/SpasNeighborhood: Bund
17 Guangdong Lu 2/F, Three on the Bund, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu Shanghai Huangpu District 200002+86 21 6321 6622
As one of only three Evian Spas in the world (France and Argentina being the other two), this particular spa is worth visiting. For women, there are numerous beauty treatments in addition to rejuvenation and healing procedures. The ceilings are high, suggesting that you get plenty of head space and that you can free your mind. However, like it’s elegant and minimalist décor, there is less nonsense ... read more > -
Categories: Beauty/SpasNeighborhood: Jingan
458 Dagu Road Shanghai+86 21 6327 1193
With nearly as many venues as Starbucks, this retreat offers a variety of massage techniques to help you to relax. Chinese, Japanese, oil, and foot massages can be found. Beauty treatments include facials, manicure services and relatively painless waxing. Beverages include tea to help you wind down while you’re receiving your treatments from the expert therapists. If you’re feeling decadent, there ... read more > -
Categories: Beauty/SpasNeighborhood: People's Square
399 Nanjing Xi Lu 6/F, JW Marriott Hotel Tomorrow Square, near Huangpi Bei Lu Shanghai+86 21 5359 4969 ext. 6798
With its mix of traditional Asian therapies and contemporary beauty treatments, this spa is fitted out with private rooms to cater to your needs and whims. The spa’s title is derived from an old legend pertaining to the elixir of youth. So just relax and let the therapists scrub back the years. The charge for each suite is rated according to its size, with double and deluxe suites available. A bea ... read more > -
Categories: Beauty/SpasNeighborhood: Jingan
476 Dagu Lu near Shimen Yi Lu Shanghai+86 21 6340 1235
A city spa that offers modern treatments, the theme in terms of décor is the subway. The idea is that you’re going towards “Destination Wellness” here. The theme continues in the spa’s various treatment stations offering a range of services which are great in their own way. Guys might appreciate the less effeminate setting and concept, but girls who are there for beauty treatments will be too focu ... read more > -
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