Mexico City is hip. And we’re not talking about overgrown beards and breweries or quaint. We mean sophisticated, chic, trend-setting, innovative, and very artistic. Its status as a haven of urbanites, artists, designers, and taste makers shows no signs of tempering.

Founded in 1325 with an elevation of over 7,000 feet, Mexico City is the oldest and most elevated city in North America. A coalescence of indigenous and European with some global spices mixed in, Mexico City is a melange of a venerated past, present, and future. 

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Wide boulevards florid baroque architecture billow from the ruins of magnificent Aztec pyramids and temples. Rooftop bars, underground mezcalerias, lavish department stores art galleries, and festivals attract visitors year round.

Renowned for its street food and fine dining culture, CDMX claims Michelin star chefs and the best street tacos on its superlative culinary menu. Symphonies and rock concerts, ballet and post-modern, ancient artifacts and buzzing thoroughfares. A day and a night in CDMX is  thunderbolt of visceral stimulation, but it can wear you out. 

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Shopping or sightseeing all day or partying all night puts you in serious need of a massage or facial at a great spa. And we know just where you need to go to get the best. From ultra-glam to boho glam, here are our recommendations for the best spas in Mexico City.

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Aurora, The Spa at Las Alcobas

Av Moliere 310, Polanco, Polanco II Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11530 Polanco, CDMX, Mexico; (+52) 553-300-3900

Part of the Luxury Collection by Marriott, Las Alcobas sits on the most prime location in the fashionable Polanco district. A former palatial residence, the hotel boasts striking architectural design and superior level of service. A gourmet farm-to-table restaurant attracts guests and visitors alike. Designer shopping, dining, and cultural attractions are moments away.

Aurora, The Spa is the property’s crown jewel. The intimate space boasts a menu of bespoke massage and body treatments to elevate the spirit and nourish the body with regional healing ingredients and nourishing oils.

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Among their most unique offerings is the Herbolario Mexican. This one-of-a-kind therapy combines herbs with a specialized massage to target your nervous system. Heated herbal bags with locally-sourced ingredients—bougainvillea, eucalyptus, camphor, cinnamon, and guava—are placed on your body to provide warmth and relaxation.

The treatment’s carefully curated ingredients help with fatigue, sleep, body aches, a compromised immune system, and muscle pain. To level it up even further, guests can add a house-made scrub to the treatment.

Feel Urban Spa at Live Aqua Urban Resort

Av. de los Tamarindos 98 Col, Bosques de las Lomas, Cuajimalpa de Morelos, 05120 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico; (+52) 559-177-8400

Located in the upscale Bosques de las Lomas district, minutes from the financial district and cultural venues, Live Aqua Urban Resort embraces a carefree ambiance with an evocative edge. The homage to the nearby forest prevails throughout the hotel, complimented by an eclectic flair. 

The luxury is in the details with eye-catching spaces featuring original art and bespoke furnishings. The Live Seasonal Kitchen is a local farm-to-table favorite featuring acclaimed chefs from around the globe and a brunch that is not to be missed.

Feel Urban Spa is your secret escape from the city. Designed to mimic the nearly forests, Feel Urban is a unique sanctuary where you can leave stress behind. Start your journey with a visit to the steam and dry saunas before you immerse yourself in the warm plunge pool.

Feel Urban is a Natura Bisse partner spa. Take advantage of the award-winning products with one of the skin revitalizing facials such as the anti-aging 3D Ritual Facial. Thanks to its high concentrations of regenerating active ingredients, it manages to reinforce the skin's structure to reverse aging and visibly rejuvenated skin on the face, neck, arms, and décolleté.

Pasana Spa & Wellness at Andaz Mexico City Condesa

Aguascalientes 158, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico; (+52) 555-977-1234

Where the urban eclectic meets ancient customs. The Andaz Mexico City Condesa is a luxury boutique property located in the vibrant Condesa neighborhood. Surrounded by art galleries, boutiques, and cafés augmented by distinctive architecture with a touch of art deco, the property is central to the city’s robust cultural and dining scene. The pet-friendly hotel is also home to Wooftop Beer Garden & Canine Club where you can kick back with a cool cocktail while your canine companion prances around and plays.

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Pasana Spa is a wellness haven when you need a respite from it all. Massage, facial, and body treatments are inspired by nature using regional ingredients and precious oils. To counterbalance the pollutants of urban life and daily stresses, indulge in their signature Purification Ritual. Featuring volcanic salt and other ancestral ingredients to refresh and invigorate while aromatic calendula and sweet orange purify the skin and enchant the senses.

Spa Profile: Pasana Spa & Wellness at Andaz Mexico City Condesa

Pasana features four spacious treatment cabins, a relaxation room, beauty lounge, and a fully-equipped fitness center.  Best of all, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the city skyline while relaxing with an assortment of curated teas and healthy snacks.

Reméde Spa at The St. Regis Mexico City

Av. P.º de la Reforma 439, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico; (+52) 555-228-1828

The cornerstone of luxury and style. Designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, St. Regis Mexico City is a premier hotel destination that soars above Paseo de la Reforma. Savor delectable fine dining at the intimate La Table Krug, or explore the endless culinary offerings in CDMX’s most desirable neighborhood.

Whether the day is done or just getting started, step into the Reméde Spa for the ultimate city escape. Sitting high above the crowds on the 15th floor, Reméde promises an urban oasis with an unobstructed vista of the city below.

Start with a dip in the indoor relaxation pool and then lounge while you acclimate your senses to the pampering that awaits. A steam sauna, whirlpool, and juice bar allow ample opportunity to cherish your “me time.” The state-of-the-art fitness center features floor-to-ceiling windows that allow you to maintain your fitness regimen while you witness the bustling city below.

Stressing the individuality of each guest, no two spa experiences are alike. Body scrubs and massage oils are mixed to order with aromas and ingredients tailored to your needs. If you are accompanied by with a special someone, the newly opened Sol y Luna couples suite will blow your mind and body away. The spa suite provides signature treatments including massages, facials, pedicures, manicures and the new five-hour City Escape treatment featuring premium Elemis products.

Featuring two top-of-the-line treatment tables and a private Swiss shower and steam room, experiences in the Spa Suite are completely customizable. Additionally, Chef Olivier Desboise Mendez will pair the chosen treatments with specially prepared food and beverage. 

During the month of December, the spa at the St. Regis Mexico City offers a number of holiday spa packages, perfect for pampering yourself or gifting your loved ones. The Hydrafacial Platinum ($290) includes a 90-minute lymphatic drainage session, 30-minute Remède manicure, and day pass. “Glitz and Glamour” makeup, hairstyling, and manicure/pedicure packages ($120-$150) are also available to help you dazzle at any holiday occasion.

Sofitel Spa With L’Occitane at Sofitel Mexico City Reforma

297 Avenue, Av. P.º de la Reforma 297-Piso 39, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico; (+52) 558-660-0500

French flair in the heart of CDMX. Located on historic Paseo de la Reforma, experience the clean lines and urban chic sensibility of contemporary French décor at Sofitel Mexico City Reforma. The hotel features five bars and restaurants, each with a distinct culinary expression prepared by world-class chefs and mixologists.

In consummate French style, the Sofitel Spa is a collaboration with premium beauty brand L’Occitane. Known for their natural products harvested in the south of France, guests and visitors have the privilege to experience the brand’s legendary benefits.

Situated high atop the 36th floor, the interior is a cloud of cool hues that convey a feeling of air spaciousness. The blue-tiled plunge pool allows you to take in the light while you await your service. The generous treatment rooms highlight local handicrafts in bright colors to lift your spirit and mood. Languish the day away at the large plunge pool and lounge with floor to ceiling windows, warm colors, and dramatically textured walls.

Choose from a curated selection of facial, body, and massage protocols using the finest product. Because L’Occitane products are renowned for their regenerating properties, we recommend the Immortelle Divine Secret Facial.

An ideal treatment for firming the face and neck, as well as the décolleté area, this exceptional anti-aging facial uses lifting and contouring massage techniques utilizing seven naturally active ingredients, including organic immortelle essential oil and myrtle. The result is divine: deep wrinkles seem faded, fine lines smoothed, face contours firmer, and the décolleté smooth and satin-soft again.

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Vitali Clinica Spa

Ámsterdam 43, Hipódromo Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico; (+52) 552-974-6994

You don’t have to visit a fancy hotel in CDMX to have a great spa experience. In fact, Vitali Clinica Spa is lauded as one of the best spas in the city. This holistic spa screams hippie chic up, down, and sideways. Inhale the aromas and delight in the exuberant colors the envelop you the moment you step inside. Steeped in Ayurveda and indigenious practices and philosophy, Vitali aims to heal and renew from the inside out.

You will be greeted with a ginger shot upon arrival to quick start your detox and help you release toxins before, during, and after your treatment. The aim is not only to feel good, but to improve overall health, balance, immunity, and mindfulness. Check out their yoga and workshop schedules if you wish to dig a bit deeper.

In addition to spa services, you may book a private sound healing session, cacao ceremony, and for the more adventurous: a private Temezcal ceremony to promote mind, body, and spiritual healing, cleansing, and awareness.

Body therapies range from purifying and lifting facials to massages that incorporate ancient methods and herbal mixtures. Advanced services include a breast lift treatment, a rain drop massage, and a 3D oxygen bar.

If you are a bit daunted as to where to start, try the Detox Circuit where you will experience an infrared sauna session, oxygen bar, exfoliation, foot reflexology, and 90-minute lymphatic drainage. Then wash it all down with shots of freshly made red and green juice.

The Wellness House at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City

Av. P.º de la Reforma 500, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico; (+52) 555-230-1818

Situated on the grand Paseo de la Reforma, just minutes from the city’s most desirable Condesa and Polanco districts and Bosque de Chapultapec, Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City’s exterior is that of a traditional hacienda with a sprawling courtyard and colorful gardens.

Inside, experience the sublime sophistication that is the hallmark of Four Seasons. The signature bar, Fifty Mils, is ranked among the top 50 in the world. Designed with impeccable attention to detail, the bar features intricate textures of deep wood, Oriental rugs, and marble bar tops. Plush sofas in deep jewel tones complete the opulence.

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When you’re ready to unwind, head to The Wellness House at Four Seasons. A blooming inner courtyard beckons as you surrender to serenity. Stretch and sweat at the fitness center before or after your body melting treatment. For the ultimate spa day indulgence, we recommend the Ancestral Signature Treatment. This holistic ritual is used to purify, calm, and stimulate the body and mind.

The treatment begins with a corporal cleanse, creating a white smoke of delicious aroma that brings the spirit to a higher dimension, followed by a wrap of dark chocolate and tequila to warm your body and release endorphins. End the treatment with a salvia and tequila oil massage. This cold and heat therapy recreates the temezcal—a traditional heat bath known for its detoxifying, relaxing, calming, and stimulating properties.

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Jody Miller is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles with a primary focus on beauty, spa, travel, fashion, and dining. She has a BA in Social Science and completed an accredited aesthetics program. Jody believes having this background gives her a unique insight and knowledge about beauty and skincare. She has been fascinated by travel and other cultures since she was a child, and savors every travel opportunity and experience.