Best Hotel Spa (2020)

Amenities at the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond-winning Acqualina Spa by ESPA on the beach of South Florida include separate relaxation areas for men and women, a Finnish sauna, crystal steam room, ice fountains and an experience shower. The oceanfront spa pool deck features a heated jet pool with a Roman waterfall.
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The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte is an LEED-certified eco-friendly facility. This green hotel removes stress with their Vitality Lounges, including a pink Himalayan salt room, a dry sauna and experience showers. Also not to be missed, the Zen-inducing Aqua Lounge, which includes a pool, whirlpool and refreshments.
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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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Ranked among the best spas in Texas, Loma de Vida Spa at La Cantera Resort offers a menu of wellness rituals, massages, body treatments and facials, as well as hair and nail treatments. Movement classes like spinning, yoga and TRX promote wellness, while the onsite Quenche Juicery is the place to recharge with a nourishing menu of cold-pressed juices.
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This LEED-certified spa at Woodstock Inn & Resort features vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. Visitors will find 10 treatment rooms with a menu of Vermont-inspired treatments, a hot tub and outdoor plunge pool, a Scandinavian sauna and an outdoor courtyard with a lilac meditation tree to inspire contemplation.
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The coastal-inspired ambiance sets the scene for relaxation inside The Estuary Spa in Charleston. Treatments use natural and organic Naturopathica products in a range of classic and specialty massages, body treatments and enhancements and facials.
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A man-made subterranean facility with cavernous rock walls, arches and tunnels, the Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville is a true “experiential spa.” The heart of the facility – the huge co-ed pool area – is a collection of semi-private grottos seemingly carved into the mountain side, plus 20 water features including 10 mineral-based pools and waterfall massages. There is underwater music in all the pools, and overhead fiber optic lights further contribute to the feel of a healing cavern.
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One of Chicago's most luxurious spas is also one of the best. Located inside the quiet and classy Waldrof Astoria Hotel, this spa focuses on the utmost luxury and high-quality service, making every guest feel like a VIP. The Waldorf Signature Massage, its signature service, features a choice of four scents to aid relaxation. The spa also offers an extensive list of men's services, including brow shaping and a head shave.
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Guests of the Spa at Four Seasons Surfside receive treatments in one of six treatment rooms or two cabana suites, with product lines from Biologique Recherche, Susanne Kaufmann, Elemental Herbology and Scentsational Journeys. A relaxing tea lounge overlooks the ocean and resort gardens, while a traditional hammam, steam room, sauna and showers offer more places to unwind.
Photo courtesy of Christian Horan / Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club

This Forbes Five-Star spa in Palm Beach features 42,000-square-feet of relaxation. The 19 treatment rooms have customized scents, music and lighting colors so you can unwind your way. The facility also includes a candle-lit Wishing Well, garden with dipping pools, scrub and polish bars, saunas, steam rooms and oversized whirlpool tubs.
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