SPA TEN

On the 10th floor of the highly stylised, hip Siam@Siam Design Hotel & Spa, only minutes away from the National Stadium BTS station, is @Spa Ten. The spa, which prides itself in “making our guests feel 10/10!” is the perfect place to unwind after a day of shopping along Bangkok’s premier shopping mile.

The decor of predominantly raw concrete with bold accents is softened by touches of the Orient in warm natural tones and tropical greenery against dark wood furniture. Fourteen treatment rooms consisting of seven singles, four two-bed treatment suites, a communal Thai massage room with six treatment beds and a private loofah scrub room can accommodate different sized groups across 1,200 square metres. Steam rooms and jacuzzis located in the changing area are available for guests to enjoy before or after treatments.

Opened in January 2007, this is a new entrant to the growing supply of spa and health facilities. Spa Ten markets itself as the first to focus on offering updated versions of traditional Thai treatments using its own house-brand products. Thai Local Rituals includes a selection of herb, oil and non-oil Thai massage plus acupressure and foot treatments. Three other massage treatments are available. Scalp Massage stimulates blood flow in the upper back, shoulders, neck and scalp to nourish the brain and induce serenity. Foot Acupressure serves to stimulate the body’s ownhealing and balancing process. The spa’s signature offering, SIB Massage Therapy, is referred to as a “freestyle” massage because there are nostandardised massage procedures. During the pre-treatment consultation, guests are asked to indicate the general purpose of the treatment, such as to relax, energise or to help ease particular problem areas such as back pain. The therapist will then tailor the massage to the guest’s needs, using techniques as required.

Spa Ten offers a variety of scrubs, wraps and bath therapies Scrubs include Thai Herbal, Cucumber and Coconut Scrubs as well as Thai Fruit Body Smoother, which are recommended to be followed by Mud Body Wrap. To round off, there is a selection of five soaks which comes with a complimentary beverage. Essentia l Oil helps to de-stress, relax or energise, while Citrus Bath invigorates. Heavenly Cleopatra Milk Bath adds honey and rose petals to soften, nourish and beautify the skin. To calm the mind and aid sleep with a cup of chamomile tea, choose Thai Flower Bath, enhanced with local flowers and aromatic essential oils. Couples can book Romance Bath for two with sparkling wine, and enjoy a jacuzzi bath with ylang ylang essential oils in a romantic candle-lit room.

Dermalogica’s spa facial and body treatments are offered for fans of this internationally renowned brand. Facial treatments generally focus on treating irritated, sensitive or blemish-prone complexions with re-hydrating, soothing and refining treatments. Among these are Rebalancing, Multivitamin and Skin Brightening facials that improve general skin tone by reducing hyper-pigm entation and fine lines while boosting moisture and elasticity levels. Dermalogica body-care treatments include Mineral Salt Scrub and Drainage Massage to improve the skin’s appearance. For more comprehensive sessions, there are two 90-minute programmes which promise to leave guests glowing. Both treatments begin with Mineral Salt Scrub, followed by Aromatherapy Body Massage, a choice of Body Therapy Hydro Pack or SpaBody Enzymatic Sea Mud Pack, cleansing with a conditioning body wash and ending with a moisturising massage. For a big night out, guests may want to avail themselves of salon services including manicure and pedicure.

For those who have time to spare, enjoy a mini-day or a full-day Spa Escape Package. The 150-minute mini-day package consists of the customer’s choice of Thai Body Scrub, an hour-long massage from a choice of five Thai styles, and a Dermatologica facial. A full-day Spa Escape combines the mini-day Spa Escape package with Citrus Bath or Thai Herbal Bath and ends with a complete manicure and pedicure. There are also four two-hour packages to indulge in for those pressed for time. Luxury Treat, which uses

Dermalogica products for the face and body, includes Face and Body Exfoliation, Steam Shower, Detoxing Oil Massage, Mud Body Wrap and Hydrating Cream Massage. Men’s 10 out of 10 therapy targets those who need to energise and release tension by letting guests customise their body and face-care treatments. Urban Escape soothes tired and stressed muscles with facials and body therapies while Stress Relief Treatment includes an aromatic body treatment to relax the mind and body using naturally purified extracts.

For fitness enthusiasts, Siam@Siam offers an 83-sqm gym with a first-class arrangement of Life Fitness cardio and weight equipment and personal trainers on hand. At the end of a session, a juice bar offering freshly squeezed juices and organic herbal teas helps replenish the energy lost. For those who crave something more substantial, the hotel’s deliciously healthy spa cuisine will more than satisfy taste buds. If dietary restrictions do not exist, visit the all-day restaurant and pub, Party House One, which tempts guests with an array of tantalising delicacies.

For the ultimate pampering and relaxation programmes, drop by Spa Ten to see what wonders a modern Thai spa can present to help achieve the demands of guests