Day Spa Guide

Wellness Centres in Bangkok

Some of you who have been to the city on previous occasions may well be aware of the volume of small massage spas spread across Bangkok offering no more than foot massages, manicures, pedicures or basic spa treatments. However do not confused these with the naughty massage parlours here.

The treatments on offer at all the high end five star hotels in Bangkok are vastly different in that they, not only create a sanctuary of tranquility, but also present a much wider range of specialized beauty services that include Ayurvedic therapy, Japanese shiatsu massage, hot stone massage, Swedish massage, aromatherapy, as well as the manicures, pedicures and facials.

Spa Therapy

Quest to find the perfect Day Spa

Okay, so maybe I'm blowing my trumpet a little bit here. Nevertheless I have to tell you that I did once have a bad experience and all this after a certain spa, which I will not be reviewing on this page, was highly recommended to me from a luxury hotel of some good reputation. Only it was a questionable staff member on the take who arranged a rendezvous in the nearby vicinity. Don't ever ask the bell boy for advise, which is what happened in my case.

It wasn't a question of price either because this specific spa wasn't exactly cheap. I was asked to pay 3,000 baht upfront for a forty five minute session.

A somewhat plump Thai lady escorted me up a flight of stairs to a rather dark damp room with little in the way of decor. Not even a religious Buddha picture or a framed photo of the king could be seen on any of the walls. The room was chilly even in Thailand terms and a fair amount of the patterned paper was peeling away from the walls. When asked if I could listen to some soothing music, I was told that their system was down. What no music!

From then onwards, everything seemed to go pear shape. I was placed in a bath full of tepid water with what looked like floating worn out rose petals. The masseur left the room to see if she could vindicate the lack of music. While she was away, I lay there quietly contemplating what might happen next but decided it was best for me to leave before things got even worse.

I just wasn't happy and you cannot have a massage in circumstances like this. I got out, go dressed and then left without a refund albeit surrounded by some astonished faces. I needed to get out of that spa and quickly too.
I don't think that it was a question of being ripped off by the establishment but rather their less than favourable service. I was refunded the next day after speaking politely to the manageress at the hotel where I was staying.

Oasis Day Spa

Bangkok Spas

The Davarana Spa located at the Dusit Thani Hotel in the city centre is a true tranquil oasis. It is one of Bangkok's most stylish and evocative health havens due to it's natural flowing light, vibrant colours and still, sparkling water pond set amidst an expansive reception area. All the treatment rooms provide you with a serene Zen ambiance coupled with the creature comforts of beauty and privacy, just right for a relaxing and soothing massage.

The Oasis Spa is a day spa nestled amidst an immense garden setting which assists in creating an aura of calmness. There's a real possibility you'll hear the sound of birds tweeting and twittering in the trees outside your room while your treatment is in progress. This spa provides an array of beauty services, one of which includes the Oasis Four Hands Massage in which two masseurs work in unison. Another is the King of Oasis which involves both Thai and aromatherapy massage combined with hot compresses.

Leyana Spa is another day spa set in a beautiful lush tropical garden. It's dizzying array of treatments include half and full day packages whereby you can immerse yourself with not only soothing facials but also aromatherapy, body wraps and body scrubs. Tropical fruits such as tamarind and lemon
as well as the aromatic blends of essential oils are used with body scrubs.

Devarana Spa

Bangkok Spas

Chi The Spa at the Shangri-La Hotel is created around a Tibetan Temple design with a tranquil setting described as a sanctuary for the senses. The spas principal focus is to restore chi, a traditional Chinese philosophical term which refers to the universal life force that governs well-being and personal vitality. The nine spacious treatment suites and two specialty CHI suites are complimented with sweeping river views. They are also equipped with infinity baths, herbal steam showers as well as being accompanied by relaxation and dressing areas. Specialist Chinese and Thai beauty treatments are on offer.

Orientist Spa has three branches but the most convenient one is located on the 6th floor at the Central World Plaza in the heart of Bangkok City on Ratchadamri Road. One of treatments you can experience here is called the Orientist Paradise. It's a three hour body scrub and aromatherapy massage. The other therapeutic treatments you could try include body masks, facials, traditional Thai massage, foot massage and Indian head massage. This spa has a warm atmosphere as well as friendly and experienced therapists.

Spa I Am is a day spa located to the north of the city center at 88 Soi Ladprao 18, Ladprao Road, Bangkok. The large facility here has twenty treatment rooms, two hydrotherapy suites with jacuzzis and saunas, a special suite for couples, a beauty treatment room, a fitness room and a snack bar. This day spa is a sanctuary for the senses where you can relax with a hot stone massage, a mud body mask or a face firming treatment.

Banyan Tree Spa

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