The 10 Most Revitalizing Spas To Rejuvenate in Milan

This five-star luxury oasis is housed inside of Palazzo Parigi, among the most sophisticated buildings in Milan. Led and designed by Paola Giambelli, founder and managing director of the Palazzo, this wellness nest was meant to emulate a Moroccan experience. Surrounded by Moorish-inspired decor, the peaceful indoor pool offers views of the private garden adorned with palm trees. The spa has seven rooms dedicated to different therapeutic techniques from around the world, such as Indian, Swedish and Polynesian, to name a few. Don’t miss the Royal Hammam Privé to experience Moroccan rituals such as a scrub with black soap or a massage with argan oil.

Located within the Parco Aldo Aniasi in San Siro, this spa is perfect for taking in the area’s natural surroundings. The Aspria Harbor Club is a bit different from the other city wellness centres – not only due to its location but also because it’s the ideal place for sports lovers. It offers 18 tennis courts, an outdoor heated Olympic pool and a pool bar. After so much exercise, it’s worth relaxing in the Finnish sauna or the warm waters of the hydrotherapy pool.

Hado Spa lies inside the Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo, with an independent entrance to facilitate guests who are not staying in the hotel. The atmosphere is friendly and very intimate, and it’s perfect for those with limited time who need a boost of energy. After an excellent session of chromotherapy, ask for an Arab scrub with black hammam soap.

The location of QC Terme Milano itself is worth a visit as the property is housed in a historic Art Nouveau building surrounded by a private garden. The architecture is reminiscent of ancient Roman baths, where women and men indulged in purifying and beauty rituals. As an antidote against cold winter days, the outdoor hot pools are a must-visit. For a pure Milanese experience, take advantage of the bio sauna built inside an old tram.

Soft lighting and comfortable chaise lounges placed around the pool enrich the atmosphere of this wellness centre at one of the most renowned hotels in the world. Everything here has an Asian element, from the decorations to the choice of treatments. Try the Oriental Qi, an essential oil massage that works on the meridians of the body, or the traveller’s package, a series of massages that include jet-lag cures to remove fatigue and reactivate circulation after long flights. Couples can book a massage for two in the VIP suite.

Le Terme di Kyoto spa is a tribute to Japan, employing warm tones such as red, black, beige and green. The wellness itinerary includes an immersion in the Jacuzzi, followed by 10 minutes in the steam bath with aromatherapy. One of the treatments is the Cherry Blossom Ritual, which is a scrub with cherry blossoms and rice powder, followed by the application of a cherry blossom butter all over the body. The treatment ends with a relaxing full-body massage.

Housed inside the Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, a historic building that was once an old railway station, this urban retreat is a stone’s throw away from the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova. Open to outsiders as well as hotel guests, the spa offers a relaxation path complete with a Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish baths with regenerating tubs and emotional showers.