Best Hotel Spa (2016)

The grand dame of spas in Orlando has traditionally been The Spa at Grande Lakes. Located between sister properties the JW Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, this multi-floor spa includes 40 treatment rooms, a 4,000 square foot heated lap pool, a well-stocked boutique and a spa cafe. The spa may make you forget to visit the theme parks.
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As the name suggest the thing to do here is a hydrotherapy treatment, like a bamboo countering drizzle or one of the baths which can be enjoyed as a couples service. Located an hour out of Milwaukee at the five-star American Club Resort, the nearly 24,000 square foot spa features a signature hollyhock product line named for the official flower of the village of Kohler.
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Today spas are all about highlighting the local culture, and this spa by the sea at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island nails it with a unique Heaven in a Hammock signature service. This unique service is a massage performed inside a hammock! Not only does the gentle swaying of the hammock sway one to relax, it also gives a weightlessness to the body that helps elongate the spine. It’s one of the spa’s most sensory experiences, and  one of the most unusual spa treatment found anywhere.
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The Spa at Loretto strives to award every guest with a refreshing wellness journey that enhances their Santa Fe experience. Most of the spa treatments utilize indigenous plants of New Mexico, and each treatment begins with a respectable Santa Fe tradition of burning sage in the guest's honor. This is a rare spa that has only private suites, each elegantly appointed. Special touches include antique Kohler claw foot tubs and a private spa elevator that whisks patrons directly to the interior of the spa from the hotel floor.
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This Forbes Five Star-rated spa is one of the Strip's most breathtaking retreats. At 61,000 square feet, The Spa at Encore features 37 treatment rooms, a gym with two fitness movement studios and separate men's and women's facilities each with their own steam room, sauna, hot and cold plunges, heated stone chaise lounge chairs, experience showers and waterfall showers. The men's and women's facilities also boast two large whirlpools with individual concaves for guests to sit in that provide spa-goers with their own jets and even armrests.
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Inspired by ancient Roman traditions of relaxation, this tranquil, 50,000-square-foot oasis taps into the natural healing powers of water while incorporating historic rituals of "social spa-ing." Amenities include Qua's signature Roman Baths – three pools of distinct temperatures with mineral-enriched waters to help restore natural elements of the skin, improve circulation, remove toxins and reenergize the body – an Arctic Ice Room, co-ed laconium, steam room, sauna, whirlpool and Tea Room.
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The award-winning Moroccan inspired Joya Spa, located at the Omni Scottsdale Resort in Paradise Valley, is home to the only hammam in Arizona. This classic spa amenity has been used for thousands of years. One of the centerpieces of the spa experience at Joya is the Hammam Experience, which includes a brisk scrub using traditional Herbal Black Soap applied with a Kassa cloth. The treatment is said to increase circulation, improve balance and strengthen the immune system.
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The 9,000-square-foot Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Kea Lani combines local Maui products with ancient Hawaiian techniques and the latest spa technology for the ultimate oasis of relaxation. New to the spa this year is the curated Inspire Your Energy fitness and wellness program that connects guests with the activities they're passionate about.
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Over 40,000 square feet of spa bliss awaits at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess's Well & Being Spa, a true wellness destination in Scottsdale. The spa menu has all the standard offerings plus nutrition counseling, acupuncture, life coaching and body composition testing. Jacuzzis, grotto waterfalls, a rooftop pool and a Eucalyptus inhalation room - to enjoy before or after treatments - are part of the appeal. Classes include aerial yoga and Rip Surfer.
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A blend of Asian, European and Ayurvedic treatments set the stage for relaxation at this urban oasis in Midtown Manhattan. Facilities at the Forbes Five Star-rated Peninsula Spa include 10 treatment rooms, men's and women's private lounge areas, heat experiences and an Asian tea lounge. The spa uses Biologique Recherche skincare products from France.
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