15/10/2022
After being leased to Chanel for years, the Ritz has reclaimed its spa, renaming it the Ritz Spa & Club, transforming the treatments into holistic journeys and giving it its own private entrance on Place Vendôme, meaning you no longer have to dodge past hap-snappy tourists mingling in the hotel lobby as you slowly surface from a state of post-massage bliss.
Slip through the entrance next to the main hotel doors for a quieter experience where the formerly black and white interiors have been swapped for summery blue tones. Guests can choose one of seven suites named after flowers - for an extra-private experience, ask for the Orchid suite which has its own bathroom and steam shower room.
Massages start with a short consultation with the massage therapist who assesses your mood, needs and emotional state. You can also opt for a Biologique Recherche facial, but the real specialty of the house is massages. The four — Iris, Edelweiss, Jasmine and Rose — focus largely on technique rather than any extra flourishes, which leaves more room for the kneading of tired muscles with invigorating oils. Ask for Elise who will give you a full rebalancing massage where she uses strong sweeping strokes to relax the body with a focus on the solar plexus to soothe any emotional distress that might be lingering. Some treatments also include access to the iconic Ritz pool and hammam and sauna tucked in one of the wings, but enquire first.
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