Philadelphia Spa-cation Getaways
Updated: October 21, 2009
Whether you're planning a quick, rejuvenating stay-cation or desperately seeking some pampering "me time" in a domestic destination far, far away from home, purchasing a spa package at a hotel can revive your mind and body without costing nearly as much as the same luxury at a fancy resort. Philadelphia and its environs are home to a number of first-class hotel spas that allow you to be treated like a celebrity who can sneak away to an undisclosed location that doesn't require him/her to leave the safe confines of the building or interact with the unwashed masses.
5 to Try
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The Spa at the Four Seasons
Read Reviews1 Logan Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
If you haven’t soaked up enough healing in the whirlpool, sauna, indoor heated pool or couple’s massage suite, you can order room service for an after-hours massage or treatment in your guest room. Offering all the haute-culture that one would expect in a Four Seasons, the European-style spa uses only Naturopathica holistic skin and body products.
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Richel D'Ambra Spa & Salon
Read Reviews10 Avenue of the Arts Third Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (map)
Candle-lit and outfitted with iron candelabras and roses, the spa housed in the Ritz Carlton Hotel 8950314 (delete 38055793) is a posh and relaxing option for getting ready for a big night out because while there is a range of massages, the salon specializes in makeup applications and hair and nail care. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t plan a soothing plan-free weekend here; overnight spa packages allow you to book a room and two massages.
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Adolf Biecker / Philadelphia
Read Reviews210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Considered one of the most desirable spas in the city, this Aveda concept salon owned by one of the biggest local names in the beauty business provides decadent The Rittenhouse hotel 8950245 with its in-house services. Men can appreciate services geared to exclusively to them; spa addicts can splurge on a weekend package that includes facials, massages and breakfast; and those seeking a novelty can try out the Vichey shower.
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Pierre & Carlo Inc
Read Reviews200 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (map)
Although it’s not officially affiliated with the Park Hyatt 8946159 located on a separate floor in the Bellevue building, this salon and spa serves as its de facto beauty services provider. Living up to the elegance that is the Bellevue, the salon boasts stylists who focus only on men’s cuts and color, extensive hair and makeup services and full-body exfoliation, aromatherapy and facials to target a myriad of problems. Both Pierre and Carlo are members of some of Europe’s most prestigious stylist associations.
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Barley Sheaf Farm B & B Inn
Read Reviews5281 York Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902 (map)
If getting away means escaping the city for the serene pastures of the country, this circa-1740’s inn located on a pastoral 100-acre pasture is just the prescription for respite and relief. Whether you receive treatments in your own room or in the historic converted barn, all products are sourced from natural ingredients and custom mixed for each client. A junior Olympic pool, private balconies, gourmet food and a choice between a room in the manor house, cottage or barn make a weekend here truly unique.
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