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When the going gets tough, the tough get scrubbed, steamed, massaged, wrapped, and anointed with essential oils. With specialized treatments ranging from hot stone massages, to seaweed facials, to full-body detox treatments, the perfect urbanista oasis doesn’t get better than these upscale spas. Ready, set, ahhh…
Best Spas in....
Best Spas
San Francisco
Bliss W Hotel, 181 Third St., SoMa, 415-281-0990 blissworld.com
The Draw: There’s something to be said for a proven track record, and with spas in NYC, Los Angeles, and Chicago, Bliss is a force to be reckoned with. The Scene: Like something out of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Bliss is white-on-white austere luxury set on the fourth floor of the fabulous W Hotel. Aside from the standard treatments, look for some cutesy cures for all that ails you, including the Hangover Herbie, should you have had a few too many cocktails the night before. Hot Tip: Don’t miss the legendary brownie buffet.
Nob Hill Spa Huntington Hotel, 1075 California St., Nob Hill, 415-474-5400 nobhillspa.com
The Draw: The indoor infinity pool with a view of downtown definitely puts the ahh in spa. As posh and opulent as spas in San Francisco get, the NHS offers a full range of treatments, many of an Ayurvedic persuasion. The Scene: Facials, massages, scrubs, and body wraps are the stock-in-trade in the ten private treatment rooms, where the privileged and temporarily privileged come to be rubbed and anointed. You can relax knowing that a feng shui expert was consulted in the spa’s construction to ensure a serene and harmonious setting. Hot Tip: NASA has been busy developing ways to keep you from aging, including photomodulation, a kind of LED light therapy on offer here.
The Draw: If there was ever a place you might fantasize about lounging in, SenSpa could be it. Although you might not glean this from its exterior, a Presidio barrack, the inside is pure luxury. The Scene: Robed patrons relax in an ultramodern orange lounge, awaiting treatments that combine relaxation with wellness. Innovative treatments include everything from Facial Fitness, a noninvasive lifting facial, to Island Indulgence, a body treatment that incorporates elements of Hawaiian lomilomi and includes a tropical body oil massage, steam, and scalp and foot treatments. Hot Tip: How’s this for high-tech? If you visit SenSpa’s website, an “electronic assistant” will help you select which treatments or packages best suit your needs.
