Nevada Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Reno
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If you have never been to Reno, you might imagine it to be a miniature Las Vegas. This is not the case. Self-titled “The Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno has a personality and style all its own. A living, breathing city characterized by distinct and artful enclaves that make it uniquely attractive to artists, creatives, techies, foodies, and investors.
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The robust downtown and river-walk come alive with art walks, wine tastings, music festivals, pub crawls, and a tangible feeling of pride and community. The eclectic mid-town district is all about colorful craftsman homes, funky cafes, boutiques, and galleries. Here, you can find art fairs and workshops by local artists offered free to the public.
Reno is home to annual festivals large and small, haunted houses, legends, outdoor activities, and indoor cultural events, and is the jumping off point for the annual Burning Man festival. Gambling is limited to licensed casinos, so there are no slot machines at restaurants or gas stations.
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It is also home to two consistently award-winning and acclaimed spas. These spas alone are worth the visit, but you will find Reno to be so much more than you ever expected. Check out our Nevada spa guide to learn all about the best spas in Reno.
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Spa Atlantis at Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa
3800 S Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502; (800) 723-6500
Recognized for eight consecutive years by Forbes, Spa Atlantis truly lives up to its prodigious reputation. With 30,000 square feet of lavish space, Spa Atlantis offers opulent treatments from around the world and a wide range of spa amenities.
Commence your journey in the Aqua Spa Lounge outfitted with jetted spa pools of varying temperatures to relax muscles and build strength. Next, cozy up on a heated contoured bench in the Laconium Relaxation Lounge. Feel the stress and strain melt away without the over-bearing heat of a typical steam sauna. A captivating water feature helps you to calm and relax your mind while the heat helps the body purify and detox.
A Spa Atlantis original is the Brine Inhalation Light Therapy Lounge. Observe brine cascading crystals with color-changing lights rotating through the spectrum, soothing music, and heated chaise lounge beds assist in a multitude of therapeutic benefits. The ambiance and inhalation of salt aerosols positively affect the respiratory tract to increase well-being, both psychologically and physiologically.
Each guest receives a private locker with fuzzy robe and slippers. The vanity areas feature all the toiletry and grooming gear you need to clean up before your service or to get ready for a night out without returning to your hotel room. There are even dryers for your swimsuit.
Speaking of swimming, Spa Atlantis features two pools for your enjoyment: a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, plus a spectacular indoor pool covered by a dome atrium that allows you to avoid the scorching heat of summer, or watch the snow flurries twinkling above in winter. Dried fruits and nuts are available to nibble on, as is infused and non-flavored water.
Treatments are created using global therapies and proven rituals for superior rejuvenation. If you are ready to indulge in the sensual and exotic experience of a lifetime, the Rasoul Ceremonial Chamber is a cleansing remedy like no other. In a private chamber, you and your partner will immerse yourselves in an ancient and intimate steam and full-body mud ritual that will leave you breathless.
For the optimal self-indulgence, why not try the Jacojupayan Opulence? This full-body treatment utilizes the power of enzymes and unique techniques to restore the body and revitalize the skin. A focused foot massage using warm stones will balance the body and help release stress. Exfoliating gloves and warm towels are used to remove the enzymes, followed by a relaxing full-body massage using a nourishing shea butter infused with apricot essential oil.
Keep up with your workouts at the Cardio Theater & Fitness Center featuring TechnoGym and PrecorSM equipment with Active Wellness. TV. Spa day passes are available for both hotel and non-hotel guests.
Spa Toscano at Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502; (866) 821-9996
Ranked in the top 10 spas in the nation by U.S. News, Spa Toscano is a little bit of Italy in the Sierra Nevada. Inspired by the glorious baths of Roman times, the spa combines Old World tradition with a modern emphasis on health and wellness. This luxury spa offers guests the true definition of SPA (Sanitas Per Aquam) "health through water" and will invigorate all senses. It comprises three stories and 33,000 square feet of Mediterranean architecture that features mosaic covered floors, trickling fountains, plus a Caldarium that includes an indoor pool and sun deck.
Spa amenities include men’s and women’s ritual rooms with hot and cold plunge pools, cascading deluge showers, eucalyptus steam and cedar wood saunas. Each private treatment room is equipped with high-def plasma TVs with SoSound acoustic resonance therapy to immerse the senses of sight and sound, as well as experience showers to envelope the body with a choreography of color, light, and sound. A full-service salon offers hair, nail, and makeup services. There are also designated rooms for bridal parties.
The invigorating Caldarium features an indoor pool and sun deck. Natural light, calming baths, cascading waterfalls, and peaceful sanctuaries set the tone for a spa journey focusing on holistic rejuvenation and renewal. If the munchies strike during your spa stay, guests may order bites from a special spa cuisine menu on the sun deck.
The treatment menu is renowned for using premium products and the latest skin rejuvenation techniques. One of the most popular choices is the Ultimate Oxygen Infusion Facial. This combines the “No Tox Botox” treatment using atoxelene serum to relax and refine the expression areas of the face and the skin-quenching treatment of the rejuvenate oxygen infusion that delivers a healthy cocktail of vitamins and antioxidants to the skin. Spa day passes are available to both hotel guests and non-guests.
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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.