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Seven Sensational Spas in Seattle and on theEastsideSoothe the senses with luxe treatments from seven of our favorite pampering spotsBy: Shuchi MehtaPosted September 18, 2014
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PHOTO CREDIT: DENNIS WONG/FLICKRFascialiscious Facial at Skoah
Sensory overload from the work week already? We've been there. Seattle has a host of lush localesto sweep you off of your tired, working feet. We've made your search trés facile by rounding upseven swanky spas located here and on the Eastside. We also chalked up some notes from ourvisits to help you make educated choices from each spa menu. Use that smart phone or tablet toread up on which spa is best for you and then turn all gadgets off as you embark on your Seattlespa-cation this weekend.
Elaia Spa at Olive 81635 8th Ave.; 206.676.4500; Olive8.hyatt.comThis spa inside the Hyatt at Olive 8 boasts refreshing and extremely luxiourious décor with a largerelaxation lounge that easily accomodates small groups. An indoor saline lap pool (blondes note:chlorine-free equals no green hair) is available for all spa-goers. Elaia's locker rooms are stockedwith quintessential, post-spa basics for you to prepare for the rest of your day, should you stop in fora long lunch break. What to Book: The Market Fresh Pedi, which uses divine-smelling seasonal and local ingredients inthe foot scrubs and lotions.
Non-chlorinated lap pool at the Elaia 8 SpaPHOTO COURTESY OF ELAIA 8 SPA
Spa Nordstrom Downtown500 Pine St.; (206) 628-1670; Spa NordstromTwo words: zero-gravity chairs. After a brief footwash as you relax with a warm neckpillow, you will be whisked away to a private room where your quiet time begins. Asyour tootsies get pampered, the chairs allow you to recline all the way back almost as ifyou're lying flat.What to Book: Spa pedicure
Skoah415 Pike St.; .206.623.5541; skoah.comWe can't get enough of this Vancouver-based spa's delicious smelling, plant-basedproducts, which you can purchase easily on the fly without booking a service. Moretime to spare? We love the Fascialiscious facial, a deep-cleansing, detoxifying facialwith soothing massage included. Bonus: You'll find a minty lip balm resting on yourpillow prior to the treatment. Skoah also has locations in Bellevue and Capitol Hill.What to Book: Fascialiscious facial
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Smells divinePHOTO COURTESY OF SKOAH SPA
Spa at Pro Sports Club 4455 148th Ave. NE; 425.885.5566; proclub.com/spaTucked away in Microsoft land, this oasis of relaxation and wellness shares a buildingwith the Pro Sports fitness and tennis club. But don't let that deter you. When you visitthis spa, leave ample time after your service to take full advantage (read: free) of theclub's men's and women's facilities, including hot tubs, a steam room and sauna and avery ritzy ladies' lounge where you can order lunch and bubbly. Before your treatment,cozy up in the spa's low-lit relaxation room, which offers light snacks, water and tea. Ifwe played favorites, this one would be in our top three. P.S.: ProClub members get adiscount on spa services.What to Book: Deep tissue massage (ask for Derek) or a seasonal couples' massage--check the site for availability--which includes champagne and strawberries (BYOB:bring your own beau).
SkinSpirit Clinic & Spa2022 Bellevue Way SE; 425.688.7800; skinspirit.comFormerly Calidora Spa, SkinSpirit is a medi-spa that offers traditional relaxationtreatments, cosmetic procedures and injectables such as Botox, Juvederm, andSkinMedica skincare products. What to Book: Start with a facial (ask for the gorgeous and talented Elisa), then tack ona quick chemical peel at the end. Some of us in this office have had...well...multiple.And they freshen like a charm. SkinSpirit also has locations in University Village andRedmond.
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Penelope and the Beauty Bar at Fairmont Olympic Hotel411 University St.; 206.438.1750; penelopeandthebeautybar.comHere you'll find another great relaxation room where you can sip tea while you wait tobe pampered. Treatments include facials, state-of-the-art non-surgical antiagingprocedures, a variety of luxe body wraps depending on customer need, nail services,makeup application, a large selection of massages, waxing, haircare, and specialtyservices, including a collagen bed (to stimulate the production of collagen) and detoxinfrared sessions. A one-stop spa services spot, indeed. What to Book: A hot-stone massage, or consider one of the Biologique RechercheFacials, which use the Parisian Biologique product line and can be customized to yourskincare needs. (Example: An editor asked for no redness-causing extractions.)
Recoop Spa925 Bellevue Way NE; 425.429.3323; recoopspa.comA relatively new spa located in Bellevue, this respite features rustic-chic and modernelements in its charming decor. Trendy barn doors in treatment rooms paired withsophisticated pedicure chairs along with other beautifully detailed hints of rustic appealmake the spa visit a rather uniquely enjoyable experience.What to Book: We highly recommend the hour-long deep tissue massage with Mariusand the luscious milk and almond pedicure with the super bubbly and talented Taylor.
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Rustic, modern decor at Recoop Spa in Bellevue
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Still Spa at the Woodmark Hotel1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland; 425.803.9000; woodmarkstillspa.comThe newly renovated and gorgeous Still Spa is located in the glamourous waterfrontWoodmark Hotel in Kirkland. Our experience there was heavenly with friendly staff andbeautiful, natural lighting upon entry. Still Spa has recently been remodeled with newcarpeting, soothing blue hues, ambient lighting, a private mani/pedi corner and a fullystocked locker room including a dry sauna. The spa menu is highly customizable foryour needs. What to Book: We experienced the signature massage, which was so incrediblyrelaxing that it put us into somewhat of a trance. Follow it up with a customizable facialaddressing all types of skin.
Luxiourious and more private pedi bar at the Still Spa at the Woodmark HotelPHOTO COURTESY OF STILL SPA
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