SWISSBLISS
SWISS LUXURY TRAVEL BLOG
Le Spa, Kempinski Hotel Geneva
Switzerland
A perfect urban escape...
I was kindly invited by the Kempinski to discover their beautiful spa on a very grey November day. It was a perfect escape: everything in this spa will quickly make you forget how depressing Geneva can be at this time of the year. The spa is very warm and spacious and as I stepped into the spa zone, I was immediately reminded of the Danish concept of Hygge, the atmosphere here is all about coziness, warmth and well-being.
Just to reel off a few statistics, the spa offers: 1400m2 dedicated to relaxation and well-being; a 20 meter indoor pool heated to 28 degrees centigrade with access to a pretty patio in the summer months; 1 VIP suite with a private hammam and terrace; a modern, well-equipped gym with 23 Technogym machines; a range of gym classes including aqua-biking; 6 therapists providing beauty treatments using products from Valmont cosmetics; and 1 beautiful relaxation room.
As a keen swimmer, I must say, I was quite taken by the lovely, large swimming-pool that is located under a pretty flood-lit glass atrium, making it a bright and welcoming place even on a cold, November day. It is also one of the very few pools in Geneva that offers aqua-biking lessons.
After touring the spa, I headed for the changing room where I must admit I was thrilled to change into the softest bathrobe ever! Unlike some other spas I’ve visited, the bathrobes here have not been over-washed and over-tumble dried. They are high-quality, super-soft and comfortable, providing you with the ultimate spa experience. These are the little luxuries I like to enjoy when visiting a five-star spa.
On this visit, I opted for the Restorer Facial and wasn’t at all disappointed. There are a lot of little details that particularly struck me about the treatment room, which I particularly appreciated. The room wasn’t too dark and it was beautifully lit with candles and perfumed with a soft vanilla scent. I was invited to slip under a large, soft, fleece blanket for my treatment, which I was particularly grateful for; no toes sticking out and getting cold during this treatment. After carefully cleaning my skin, the therapist spent a good part of the treatment gently massaging my face and neck, with expert swift, circle-like movements. Whilst she applied an amazing collagen mask and let it set, she completed her treatment with a very enjoyable hand and arm massage. This was an incredibly relaxing and enjoyable experience. I could feel the collagen mask working wonders long after departing the spa, leaving my skin feeling plumped up and super refreshed.
Whilst I didn’t have time on this visit to try out the spa’s marocMaroc oriental treatments, the receptionist did take some time to describe these incredible hammam body radiance rituals. The 2-hour “Hammam Escape” treatment includes a complete hammam ritual followed by a ceremonial body massage using products from the marocMaroc luxury range. These traditional Moroccan beauty products are free of silicone and parabens and use natural textures; ingredients used include argan and sesame oil, orange peel and honey extracts. This is one treatment I would love to try, hopefully, on my next spa visit. It would make a lovely winter gift too.
On your visit to this spa make sure to take some time to simply unwind in their beautiful and soothing relaxation room. There are extremely comfortable beds to relax on, complete with their own fluffy duvet and a curtain for extra privacy, should you want to just doze off for a while.
16th November 2017
Further information
The spa is located in the Kempinski Hotel Geneva, on the second floor. It is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 9pm and Saturday and Sundays from 10am to 8pm. Appointments can be made outside these hours. The pool and gym are open daily from 5am to midnight for hotel guests and members.
The Restorer Facial costs Chf 230.- (60 minutes). A traditional massage is Chf 195.- (60 minutes) and the marocMaroc Hammam Escape is Chf 260.- (120 minutes).
For more information check out the spa’s website here.