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BULGARI Spa Rome

Piazza Augusto Imperatore, 10, 00186 Rome, Italy; (+39) 06-3608-0400

The Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1884, recently opened its latest jewel, BULGARI Hotel Rome with a gorgeous, tiled spa reflective of its signature design. Heralded as a temple of well-being, the spa evokes the atmosphere of ancient Roman baths. Marble columns and vibrantly colored glass create an oasis of peace to rebalance body, mind, and spirit. Choose from a selection of traditional and innovative half or full-day rituals including Ayurvedic-inspired treatments.

Luxuriate in eight treatment rooms or the luxurious Onice Spa Suite with a green onyx bath and mosaic indoor pool inspired by the classic style of Rome’s Caracalla. The spa suite is perfect for both individuals and couples complete with a private relaxation area and hydro massage tub with Bulgari’s signature color and design.

Treatments are created by Professor Augustinus Bader, a globally recognized biomedical scientist specializing in regenerative medicine. Try the exclusive Bulgari Facial incorporating the Gua Sha technique Or the Full Body Ritual with a fascia massage that activates tissue metabolism.

De Russie Spa at Rocco Forte Hotel de Russie

Via del Babuino 9, 00187 Rome, Italy; (+39) 06-32-88839

Nestled between Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, inside the infamous Hotel de Russie, this urban retreat is the perfect opportunity to relax and recharge from sightseeing. Spend the day at the hotel and dine before or after your treatment in the Le Jardin de Russie restaurant tucked away in a hidden garden. Then relax and renew before your treatment in the spa’s saltwater hydro-pool, Finnish sauna, and steam room.

De Russie Spa integrates Sicilian botanicals and multi-sensory healing techniques to create truly relaxing experiences. The signature Etna Age-Defying Facial incorporates hot and cold volcanic stones from Mount Etna to relax the body, while a double mask application along with a facial massage will leave your skin firm, hydrated, and radiant.

After exploring the Eternal City, revive with the Sicilian Earth & Sea Toning Treatment. It incorporates Trapani Sea Salt Body Scrub followed by nutrient-rich algae and clay mud wrap to remove impurities and invigorate the body.

Palazzo Fuiggi

Via dei Villini, 34, 03014 Fiuggi FR, Italy; (+39) 07-7576-6811

Voted #1 International Destination Spa in Travel+Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards, this relaxing oasis is just an hour’s drive from Rome. Perched on an ancient hilltop surrounded by a private forested park with healing mineral water and oxygen-rich air, Palazzo Fuiggi is perfect for longer stays to restore and balance the body as well as create new habits for longevity.

Choose from one of the Fuggi Method wellness paths and dedicated programs targeted to specific needs such as: longevity and rejuvenation, aging naturally and menopause reset, or a focus on fitness. Over 6,000 square meters of wellness and spa treatments rooms, facilities, and wellness space are dedicated to help you authentically reconnect to your body. 

Delicious nutritionally-dense meals are prepared by its three-star Michelin chef, Heinz Beck, a master of Natural Bioenergies who creates personal menus for increased energy and healing. Before you leave, take a few kitchen classes at the Heinz Beck Cookery School to learn how to cook at home with his signature wellness techniques.

QC Termeroma Wellness Resort

Via Portuense 2178/a 00054 Fiumicino, Rome, Italy; (+39) 02-8974-7209

Just minutes away from the main airport in Rome is QC Termeroma Wellness Resort. The impeccably renovated country estate turned 5-star luxury thermal spa and resort is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate after a long flight. The vibe is luxurious country chic with centuries-old tall fragrant trees, mossy fountains, and lantern lit pathways.

Choose between indoor and outdoor thermal sensory soaking tubs, relaxation rooms with floating swings, hydro-massage pools, a Japanese bath, bio-sauna, and cold plunge. Dine alfresco for lunch in your spa robe at its wellness buffet or enjoy the nightly social hour ritual as you sip and sample sparkling wine, fresh fruits, and delicious Italian appetizers surrounded by glowing furnaces on the terrace.

In between soaking in the thermal water pools, book a massage or facial at its full-service spa. Focusing on the pleasure of the senses—treatments incorporate relaxing music, oils, scents, and a signature flow to bodywork that stimulates circulation. Whether you choose a day pass or spend the night in one of its 50 luxurious rooms, you’ll be transported back to the days of ancient Roman spa culture.

Six Senses Spa Rome

Piazza di San Marcello, 00187 Rome, Italy; (+39) 06-8681-4000

Overlooking Via del Corso and just steps from the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain, Six Senses Rome is an eco-friendly verdant refuge from the city and home to an UNESCO listed façade and staircase that have been beautifully restored. True to the Six Senses brand, you’ll discover a transformative escape blending the art of Roman bathing with ancient herbal wisdom and high-tech biohacking therapies.

Begin with three therapeutic plunge pools: the caldarium, tepidarium, and frigidarium of ancient Roman times. Meditate in a dedicated soothing space, try aerial yoga or join a traditional yoga class on the deck. Look for additional wellness programming as well such as sound therapy and visiting practitioners.

Five treatment rooms offer a sweet refuge from busy Roman life outside its doors. Try the Signature Cocoon or Dreamcatcher massage or learn about powerful herbal tinctures at the Alchemy Bar.

The Cavalieri Grand Spa Club at Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, 00136, Italy; (+39) 06-35091

Featuring stunning panoramic views of St. Peter’s Dome and the Eternal City, Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is set on Rome’s highest hilltop and nestled amongst 15 lush acres in a Mediterranean Park. Conveniently located minutes from the center of Rome and the Vatican City, the luxury hotel offers easy access to the city’s sites and attractions while at the same time, offering a tranquil getaway.

Among the hotel’s amenities and offerings is The Cavalieri Grand Spa Club, an award-winning and pampering haven that has unique features such as a Turkish bath, a relaxation lounge that is a re-creation of a Roman rotunda, as well as a selection of signature treatments that incorporate products from renowned Spanish brand Natura Bissè in addition to Swiss skincare brand La Prairie.

Spa guests are spoiled for choice with a wide variety of treatments including massages, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures, and waxing services. Among their numerous offerings are foot reflexology, Ayurvedic healing and Shiatsu massages, and much more.

The Eden Spa at Hotel Eden

Via Ludovisi 49, 00187 Rome, Italy; (+39) 06-4781-2776

Hotel Eden pairs Italian sophistication with a touch of cool grace at its stunning property that includes a legendary rooftop, restaurants and bar, and luxuriously appointed suites with views of the city. The Eden Spa is designed to be an oasis of calm in the heart of Rome and offers a range of holistic wellness experiences and therapies. The spa’s entrance revives the original vaulted rooms, providing a soft and light atmosphere.

The spa offers three suites that offer soothing dimmed lighting, warm interiors, and a menu that includes a fusion of iconic signature treatments by Swiss skincare brand Valmont and Mei rituals. Valmont harnesses the most advanced Swiss cellular technology for immediate and visible anti-aging effects with treatments such as the 120-minute La Grande Belleza treatment for the face and body, which includes a unique rejuvenating massage technique that re-energizes, harmonizes, and relaxes the body and mine in nine steps.

Another signature treatment is The Majestic featuring Elixir des Glaciers products, which combines ingredients from plants for a lifting effect, royal jelly from bees for nutrition and anti-aging, and gold sturgeon DNA for a highly regenerative and illuminating effect. Guests can also enjoy a variety of hair and beauty services at the spa’s Blow Dry Bar in collaboration with celebrity hairstylist Roberto D’Antonio, along with a manicure and pedicure suite featuring OPI products.

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Donna Sozio is a career luxury travel, wellness, wine, and beauty writer. She's written for JWM Magazine, 5280 Magazine, MSN.com, ThePlumOnline.com, TheCultureTrip.com, OrganicAuthority.com, and more. A twice published author and book coach when she’s not writing you can find her traveling throughout Mexico and Europe. Follow her adventures on Instagram @DonnaSozio