The pursuit of wellness has transcended mere trendiness to become a fundamental lifestyle aspiration, and the hospitality industry stands at the forefront of a revolutionary transformation.
We’re excited to see luxury brands taking innovative and creative directions with wellness offerings that veer from the norm, delight guests, and combine traditional and even ancient modalities with cutting-edge innovation.
Let’s celebrate these Book4Time clients who are taking unique approaches to the classics.
Fairmont Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
The Century Plaza Hotel, a stunning beacon of modernity since its debut in 1966, has always been at the forefront of innovation. Once dubbed “The Hotel of the Future,” it was the first in its era to boast color televisions in every room and stood as the tallest building in Los Angeles’ Century City. Today, it continues its trailblazing legacy with a pioneering biohacking program. Spearheaded by Magdaleena Nikolov, former General Manager of Spa, Wellness, and Retail, in collaboration with the renowned Dr. Oz Garcia, this program is a game-changer. It introduces cutting-edge treatments that foster cellular-level well-being, aiming to diminish stress, enhance sleep quality, and uplift overall life quality. The program artfully melds infrared and neuroscience technology, lymphatic drainage, and meditation for holistic mental and physical rejuvenation. Sessions are a symphony of innovation, featuring the Oakworks Curva Lounger Anti-gravity Chair, the NuCalm neuroacoustic headset, an Infrared PEMF Mat, Normatec by HyperIce compression boots, and LED Face Visors, all working in concert to rejuvenate and revitalize.
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego, CA
Meanwhile, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar is making waves with three revolutionary medispa facial treatments introduced in 2023. The JetPeel™ Facial, a marvel of modern skincare, employs pressurized oxygen to deliver nourishing micro-droplets deep into the skin. Paired with lymphatic drainage massage, gentle exfoliation, and custom infusions, it’s designed to remarkably reduce fine lines, firm the skin, and boost radiance. The LED Light Facial and the personalized Diamond Glow facial, with its unique diamond-tip technology and SkinMedica® Pro-Infusion Serums, work wonders in rejuvenating the skin, targeting everything from hyperpigmentation to acne.
The Conrad, Los Angeles, CA
The Conrad team is committed to elevating the experience into something deeper and more meaningful, and is redefining wellness with an array of high-tech therapies. The spa’s offerings include the NuCalm, the HigherDose Infrared PEMF Mat, Normatec Compression Therapy, and the JetPeel Facial. Augustinus Bader’s sculpting facial treatment and PRO LED Light Therapy are also available, promising to sculpt, tone, and regenerate the complexion. Additionally, the Quantum Harmonic Therapy, using Binaural sounds, gentle vibration, and chromatherapy to bring a sense of stillness to busy minds. Private Recovery Cabins and an enlightenment lounge offer sanctuary for the mind and body, complemented by advanced skincare techniques and the tranquil Gharieni Welnamis wavetable.
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, Khuff, Saudi Arabia
Six Senses Southern Dunes presents a biohacking paradise with the Red Sea Spa. Here, guests can swiftly overcome travel fatigue and maximize their stay. Features include the Venom Back Wrap to melt away stress and tension in the core; Compression Boots to improve daily performance and speed recovery after exercise; and the Cell Gym to enhance energy production using a specialized breathing mask. Wellness Screening analyzes key physiological biomarkers, enabling experts to design treatments and build bespoke programs. Sleep tracking offers insight into guest sleeping patterns and skin analysis provides insight into water loss, lipid barrier function, elasticity, pigmentation levels, and oil balance for a full skin diagnosis.
Virgin Hotel Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
The ultra hip Virgin Hotel Las Vegas stands out with its quirky treatment names and fun-filled wellness experiences. Spa treatments include the Smashingly Good Spa Experience (“you’ll be gobsmacked by this head to toe treatment”) and the Bloody Brilliant Massage (“??Perfectly executed and adapted to your needs”). The HydraBooty from HydraFacial gives the behind some TLC for smoother and clearer skin, and the VEMI device is an all-in-one therapy that includes VibroAcoustic, ElectroMagnetic, and Infrared technology. The device combines healing sound resonance with full-body vibrations, natural earth frequencies, and infrared heat for a mind, body, spirit experience that is usually only reached in deep meditation states. The VEMI is designed to ground the body, eliminate the effects of electro-smog radiation, and recharge and detoxify all the cells in the body, balancing all the body systems for ultimate rejuvenation.
Four Seasons Bali at Sayan, Bali, Indonesia
Finally, the Sacred River Spa at the Four Seasons Bali at Sayan offers a delightful departure from the ordinary and enchanting escape with its chakra ceremonies. These ceremonies blend authentic Balinese traditions, physical therapies, and energy healing to restore balance and harmony to the body’s key energy centers. The Muladhara ceremony, for example, is designed to rebalance harmony during periods of change, ideal for frequent travelers. The experience combines a cleansing Balinese kemenyan smoke ceremony, soothing singing bowls, and deep slow massage using locally grown ginger and cinnamon, blended with vetiver, patchouli and jatamansi oils to induce a deep sense of stillness and connection and a feeling of being physically and emotionally grounded.
