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The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Barcelona's sleek, modern respite
Tucked away in the basement of the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, you will stumble on a sleek, modern spa. Despite its location in a high-end, trendy neighborhood in the city center, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona provides a quiet and soothing respite from the bustling Passeig de Gràcia outside.
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola helped create the ambience by using colors such as black and white, and mixing materials such as wood and malachite. The common areas are dark and atmospheric: the spa-only lap pool backlit with a deep green, the steam room with tiled loungers and the relaxation room’s tan spa beds invite you to sink deeper into relaxation.
The spa offers eight treatment rooms, including two couples’ suites, two Thai suites, a lap pool, a hammam, a cutting-edge HairSpa by Miriam Quevedo and a range of treatments and services from top-name experts to cosset your mind and body from head to toe.
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola helped create the ambience by using colors such as black and white, and mixing materials such as wood and malachite. The common areas are dark and atmospheric: the spa-only lap pool backlit with a deep green, the steam room with tiled loungers and the relaxation room’s tan spa beds invite you to sink deeper into relaxation.
The spa offers eight treatment rooms, including two couples’ suites, two Thai suites, a lap pool, a hammam, a cutting-edge HairSpa by Miriam Quevedo and a range of treatments and services from top-name experts to cosset your mind and body from head to toe.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- The Barcelona spa offers excellent facial and beauty treatments by the Swiss brand Valmont.
Experience the innovative HairSpa by Miriam Quevedo. The one-of-a-kind service begins with an iMicro-camera analysis to understand your hair and scalp needs. Next, you’ll have a customized ritual to rejuvenate your hair and scalp. Then you will enjoy a pampering scalp, arm and hand massage followed by a blowout.
- Mandarin Oriental’s signature spa therapies were crafted through consultations with specialists in traditional Chinese medicine and masters of aromatherapy. Treatments combine hands-on bodywork with the therapeutic benefits of custom-blended essential oils.
- All Signature Treatments and Journeys begin with a relaxing foot ritual, a symbol of you leaving the temporal world behind as you begin your spa experience.
- Some treatments utilize Mandarin Oriental’s signature product line developed specifically for the hotel by world-renowned brand Aromatherapy Associates. The natural oils and body scrubs are all paraben free.
Things to Know
- If you book the spa’s Time Rituals, which encourage you to reserve time rather than specific treatments, your service can be tailor-made to meet your specific wishes and state of mind.
- You’ll be advised to arrive about 45 minutes prior to your treatment to allow for time to unwind in the Oriental steam room and relaxation area.
- Personal training and private yoga sessions are available upon request in the fitness center.
The Treatments
- The Valmont facials are a luxurious top-seller. The renewing treatments purify, balance and refine the skin texture.
- The 90-minute Oriental Meridian Massage focuses on pressure points and the directional flow of the qi in the body.
- Another popular choice is the 50-minute reflexology massage. The massage starts from the toes, moving up to the knees and focusing on muscular flexibility, joint mobility, blood circulation. It helps remove toxins from the body.
The Facilities
- Take advantage of the Oriental stem room and dimly lit relaxation room before or after your treatment.
- A 39-foot pool provides a place for some peaceful laps. The green-hued swimming hole is dimly lit, allowing for some extra Zen.
- A state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center provides the perfect place to work up a sweat. Enjoy complimentary amenities including headphones, towels and chilled drinks.
Getting There
Passeig de Gràcia, 38-40 Barcelona, 08007 ES
TEL34-93-151-87-51
