Lake Austin, setting of one of Texas' best spas — Photo courtesy of eyeliam The Lone Star State is famous for many things; the first thing that comes to mind is size. Texas is big, and it’s big on spas. Texas is also famous for the Alamo, Longhorn Cattle, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Buxom Blondes, and Billy Bobs Honky Tonk.The three big cities: Dallas, Houston, and Austin are all home to top-rated spas. For a spa-splurge vacation or for an afternoon-pampered-treatment, check yourself into one of the following exceptional spas.
Trellis Spa is a luxurious sanctuary located at the Houstonian Hotel. The spa is located in a 17,000-square foot, Mediterranean-style, two-story building with an indoor weightless co-ed float pool. Body treatments are a specialty, including Sea Satin Polish, Tension Relief Cocoon, and Slimming Body Mask. Facials are customized for women, men, mothers-to-be, and teens. Lash extensions are the latest fad. A couples room, VIP room, full hair salon, and upstairs lounge complete this first-class spa.
111 N Post Oak Lane
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 685-6790
Lake Austin Spa Resort was voted #1 Destination Spa by readers of Conde Nast Traveler in the 2011 "250 Top Spas" issue. The property is only one of two Texas properties in the top 100.
Indulge in over 100 divine spa treatments, including East Asian Therapies, acupuncture, reviving body scrubs, and the Texas Starry Night–a massage and body wrap combo. The luxury resort has 40 lakeside accommodations where guests relax on the shores of beautiful Lake Austin in the Texas Hill Country. A true sanctuary, the resort offers gourmet meals, outdoor and indoor fitness activities and classes and world-class spa treatments.
1705 South Quinlan Park Road
Austin, TX 78732
(800) 847-5637