2010 HK Magazine Spa Awards

The “Put down your Blackberry” Rosette

The ultimate lunch-break treatment

Business Facial at the Landmark Oriental Spa
With its handy Central location, it’s easy to pop into the Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s magnificent spa for a facial treatment to help perk you up before your afternoon meeting. The Business Facial is just 45-minutes long, but delivers the results of a much longer treatment, owing to its ultra-effective Ivo Pitanguy products developed by the eponymous cosmetic surgeon. The skin’s surface is evened out, and the strong but relaxing facial massage techniques encourage cellular rejuvenation, leaving skin brighter and more luminous.
$820 for 45 minutes. 5/F, The Landmark Oriental, 15 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2132-0188.

Also Try Oriental Head Ritual at the Four Seasons Spa
If you’ve had a crappy morning in the office, your head’s aching and you can’t bear the thought of another moment at your desk, then book yourself in for this incredibly soothing head massage. Let the expert therapist unlock tension and dissolve stress by gently massaging your head with invigorating lemon and mint oil. Perfect for migraine sufferers and anyone who gets tension headaches caused by poor seating posture.
$700 for 45 minutes. Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance St., Central, 3196-8900.

The Supine Shield

Best new spa

Mira Spa
It’s pampering for the 21st century! The Mira Spa itself is comfortably futuristic, with purple and pure white accents and an indoor pool decorated with twinkling lights. Facilities include a Jacuzzi, steam and sauna, plus nifty waterbeds in the pre-treatment room. The spa prides itself on being able to tailor its atmosphere, so choose your own lighting and even the background music in your treatment room. It offers treatments featuring Anne Semonin and Elemental Herbology products—the only spa to do so in Hong Kong, and the signature Haute Couture facial even features a funky, bubbling seaweed back masque for extra purifying power. For a special treat, you can even throw a girly party in their private mani-pedi room, complete with champagne and nibbles.
$1,300 for one hour and 45 minutes. B3, The Mira Hotel, 118 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315-5500.

The “Panoramic Pampering” Golden eye mask

Best spa with a view

The Peninsula Spa by ESPA
In addition to its top-of-the range facilities and excellent treatment programs, the Peninsula’s spa also enjoys the best harbor views any spa has to offer. From the relaxation rooms where you can chill out with a complimentary smoothie to the private harbor view treatment rooms and even the sauna, the spa enjoys unparalleled views—especially on a clear night. Be sure to book an evening treatment so you get to watch the lights come on.
The Peninsula, Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2920-2888