Home to some of the fanciest hotels in the region, Nob Hill in San Francisco oozes luxury and glamor. Embark on a rejuvenating city-meets-wellness break with a stay in one of these excellent spa hotels.
Once known as California Hill, this well-to-do San Francisco neighborhood was renamed when wealthy nobs (a one-time slang term for rich people) built mansions in the area. The tone they set still survives. Splendor is found throughout the wealthy neighborhood, in Michelin-star restaurants, grand architecture and luxurious spa hotels. For the latter, here’s where you should stay.
If you’re in need of a treatment, book in for chiropractic services, acupuncture, nutrition counseling or a massage at the glitzy Fairmont spa and wellness center. Part of the renowned international chain, the 606-bedroomed hotel offers typically excellent accommodation, with peace-inducing views of the city, bay or both. Those who like to merge their spa experience with some partying can dance the night away at the Polynesian-themed Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar.
Built in 1924, this was the first brick and steel high-rise west of the Mississippi. The size of The Huntington allows for a three-level fully accessible elevated spa. Admire the famous Golden City skyline from 10 treatment spaces, a Zen relaxation room, saunas, steam rooms, an indoor infinity pool and whirlpool. If jet-lag is affecting your circadian rhythms, be sure to book in for a Magnesium Wellness Treatment.
Wellness isn’t just about hour-long massages and sweating it out in the sauna, keeping active is just as important. Never miss a workout with the 24-hour fitness center at Club Quarters, which sits a five-minute drive from Nob Hill. And if you’d rather exercise in private, the hotel will bring equipment to your room. The hotel decor is neutral, soothing and sophisticated and guests share access to a lounge where you can enjoy complimentary refreshments. Room service dining and an on-site restaurant cater for all your culinary needs.
The traditional British heritage chain brings a L’Occitane spa to San Francisco. There you’ll find Mediterranean-influenced rituals focused around natural ingredients, such as shea butter, almond oil and botanicals, to ease the mind and body. There’s also a state-of-the-art fitness suite, with male and female steam rooms and nutritious fare at the farm-to-table concept restaurant, Parallel 37. Nob Hill is within walking distance or, if you’re feeling too chilled, a three-minute car ride away.
Guests can swim away their cares in the St Regis indoor saltwater infinity pool enjoying expansive city views. The Remède Spa is one of the highest-rated luxury spas in the city, a sleek monochrome suite spread over 9,000sqft (836sqm). Tuck into hand-made truffles and champagne in the relaxation lounges. Detox in the cedar wood saunas and eucalyptus steam rooms or plunge into warm whirlpools. Then try a stillness ritual or stone massage.
Established in 2008 and found on the sixth floor of the hotel, this day spa specializes in skin care, waxing, massages and nails as well as offering hairdressing treatments in a private one-chair salon. Signature facials utilize Clarisonic and NuFace technology along with products by Jan Marini and Naturopathica. There are nine treatment rooms, which include a couple’s suite and a wet treatment room with a Vichy shower.
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