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SCMP Reporter

Get all the pampering and therapy you need between travels right here in the city

Angsana Spa Park Island

Blue Club, Park Island, 8 Pak Lai Road,

Ma Wan, New Territories

Tel 2296 4228

www.angsanaspa.com

The first spa in Hong Kong to feature open-air pavilions, Angsana - part of the Banyan Tree group - caters to Park Island and its guests only. Signature treatments are priced from $410 to $1,450, and include the Angsana Massage, which combines slow palm strokes and palm pressure applied to key pressure points to relieve tension and improve circulation.

Be Sanctuary Spa

2/F Asia Standard Tower, 59-65 Queen's Road, Central (among other locations)

Tel 2869 9880

www.modernbeautysalon.com/spa

The spa of the Modern Beauty Salon blends health concepts with tropical Asian resort-style decor. It offers natural ingredients for body treatment recipes, professional massage therapy and hi-tech spa equipment. Recommended spa treatments include the herbal compress, hot stone therapy, ear candling therapy and fruit mud treatment.

Chuan Spa

Langham Place Hotel, 555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok

Tel 3552 3052

www.langhamhotels.com/langhamplace/hongkong

Chuan (meaning flowing water), draws on traditional Chinese medicine for its therapeutic treatments. Its private-label aromatherapy and treatment products are  based on the principles of yin and yang and the five elements - water, fire, metal, wood and earth. (See page 5)

Elemis Day Spa

9/F Century Square, 1 D'Aguilar Street

Tel 2521 6660

www.paua.com.hk

The Photo Rejuvenation laser facial here uses intense pulsed light to stimulate the skin to produce natural collagen. A 30-minute Bliss Out back massage  costs $490. The spa uses Elemis products, and it has a dedicated men's wing, an oversized couple's room, a serene Zen room for relaxation before and after treatments, and the Goddess room for expectant mums. There is a selection of slimming treatments.

Ellespa

Shop G 106 The Repulse Bay, 109 Repulse Bay Road

Tel 2537 7736

www.ellespa.com

A menu of nearly 40 face and body treatments including facial peels, waxes, massages, an wraps and scrubs. Prices range from $150 to $1,300. The spa also custom-makes packages to meet individual requirements.

Frederique Spa

4/F Wilson House, 19-27 Wyndham Street

Tel 2522 3054

www.paua.com.hk

Frederique Spa has launched Ionithermie, an ionic cellulite removal slimming treatment. Prices start at $1,100 for 75 minutes. The Terrace Nail Retreat offers Batu 'hot stone' manicures ($520 for 75 minutes) and Batu 'hot stone' pedicures ($600 for 90 minutes).

Mence Beauty

9/F & 13/F, Asia Pacific Centre, 8 Wyndham Street, Central, and three other locations

Tel 2117 8068

www.mencebeauty.com.hk

A place for men to trim, tone and tan  with the help of firming machines that are said to produce the same results in 20 minutes as a hard workout over a few hours. A private spa area is reserved in the Central branch for VIP members with treatments such as a mineral salt scrub and aromatherapy massage.

The Peninsula Spa

Peninsula Hotel, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Tel 2315 3271

www.peninsula.com

Overlooking the Hong Kong harbour and skyline, this spa has a Roman-style indoor pool, a large sun terrace, a gymnasium, lockers and a relaxation area, together with the Clarins Beauty Institute and Wing Tang Hair Salon. Popular treatments for women include the hydrating facial ($780) and the proactive body/redefining/slimming treatment for $830. An age-defying facial costs $780. For men, a popular choice is the 45-minute express face, hands and feet treatment, which costs $690.

Plateau

Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

Tel 2584 7688

www.plateau.com.hk

The Grand Hyatt has devoted the entire 11th floor to relaxation, fitness and culinary treats at its new spa, Plateau. Fountains, pools, a waterfall, an outdoor dining areas and extensive landscaping create an oasis  with spectacular harbour views. New treatments introduced last month include the Soin Ideal Douceur facial ($1,600), the  Collagen facial ($1,500), the Mother-to-be-massage ($1,100), and a Renovateur Minceur Corps slimming treatment ($1,300).

Three-hour and five-hour spa programmes are also available.

Pure Spa

1910 Two IFC, Central

Tel 8129 8883

and 1-3/F Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road Central

Tel 2970 3366

www.pure-international.com

A relaxing Southeast Asian ambience  helps you refresh, relax and unwind. The spa's unique Pure Obsession treatment ($780) is a grounded coffee bean scrub and a chocolate massage for detoxifying skin. The Pure High treatment ($880) uses a red wine bath to lift one's spirits.

Spa MTM

G/A, Ming An Plaza I, 3 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay

Tel 2923 7888

www.mtmskincare.com

Operated by skincare brand MTM, the spa has 12 themed rooms on two levels offering services tailored to suit each customer. The signature Puja-Shi treatment ($2,200) includes a rice scrub, milk foot bath, 90-minute body massage using a combination of Japanese and Chinese pressure point techniques, and a sake bath. Other three-hour treatments at $2,200 include holistic balancing, harmony hot stone, ginger healer and Asian herbal heat.

The Place

InterContinental Grand Stanford,

70 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East

Tel 27210011

www.hongkong.intercontinental.com

Fung shui principles have been applied to create a harmonious environment. Treatments use a combination of essential oils, natural muds, minerals and herbs by brands such as Valmont, EdeS, Ericson, Skeyndor and SPA. Services include body beauty and slimming treatments, eye and facial treatments, and manicures and pedicures. Massages start at $590 for 45 minutes, or $788 for 90 minutes.

Zanadu Health Spa

InterContinental Grand Stanford,

70 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East

Tel 2721 9966

www.hongkong.intercontinental.com

For men only, Zanadu could be the modern metro guy's idea of bliss. The spa aims to pamper and revitalise through treatments such as massages, saunas and whirlpools. Therapies include body, Swedish, aroma, Korean, full acupressure and foot reflexology massages. Staff are on hand to serve complimentary Bleu Mountain coffee or Chinese soup, seasonal fresh fruit and delicious snacks. Complimentary haircuts and styling are also offered.



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