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Spa Profile: A Look Inside Lancôme Absolue Spa at Palácio Tangará in São Paulo Brazil

Surrounded by nature in the heart of São Paulo, the luxurious refuge Palácio Tangará – part of the prestigious Oetker Collection – offers the ideal environment for those who want to escape the high-energy routine of the city and disconnect. “Guests will delight in the hotel’s elegant accommodations, world-class dining experiences, and state of the art recreational and wellness facilities. It’s a truly urban oasis,” says Gustavo Valente, Head of Rooms Division at Palácio Tangará.

Expanding on its urban oasis concept, the hotel recently inaugurated the new Lancôme Absolue Spa, making it the first spa in Latin America to offer treatments from the brand's luxury Absolue line – the gold standard of anti-aging products. The treatment menu offers exclusive facial massage options with Lancôme technology and refinement. The spa also offers a variety of body massages such as aromatherapy, candle, hot stone, de-stress, sports, and shiatsu. We chatted with Valenteto learn more about the spa and wellness.  

Why you’ll love it: Guests of Palácio Tangará love that the Lancôme Absolue SPA is a haven for both body and mind, offering a serene backdrop for comfort and care. In line with the Oetker Collection’s commitment to wellness, the spa is equipped with a team of highly trained therapists who provide professional and highly personalized treatments that are tailored to all needs by Lancôme. Whether guests are seeking relaxation, rejuvenation or even detoxification, they are guaranteed to leave the spa with an improved sense of wellbeing. 

Key features: The Lancôme Absolue SPA at Palácio Tangara features six treatment rooms (one of which is exclusively for the enjoyment of couples), indoor / outdoor heated pools, dry and wet saunas, jacuzzis, a relaxation area and locker rooms. The hotel also is home to an on-site hair salon. 

Spa snacks: Available from Tuesday to Friday, Palácio Tangara offers a program of Day Spa experiences. An opportunity to unwind and reset, select Day Spa menu treatments include light meals and canapés. 

For groups seeking a well-deserved break, the Day Spa Friends treatment includes a foot bath and massage of choice, excellently paired with an exclusive happy hour at the outdoor restaurant, Pateo do Palácio. Additionally, the Absolue Cryo Sculptor by Lancôme includes sparkling wine and berries.

Other dining options: Culinary experiences at Palácio Tangará are driven by multi-Michelin-starred Chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Marking the Chef’s first foray into the South American dining scene, Tangará Jean-Georges features innovative and zesty dishes, combining elements of classic French cuisine with Asian touches. An exclusive chef’s table, private dining room, verdant terrace and elegant wine cellar offer lavish venues for enjoying the Chef’s refined menus. 

Most unique treatment: The most unique product on offer at the Lancôme Absolue Spa is the brand new Absolue L Extrait. Using an elixir that is extracted from the regenerative cells of the Lancôme rose, the product is applied with smoothing pearls in gentle movements to reveal firmer, more supple, and radiant skin.

Most popular treatment: The DE-STRESS massage is one of the spa’s most popular signature treatments. This full body massage has holistic characteristics and begins with the application of heated towels, followed by a series of massage maneuvers on the back. To calm the mind and strengthen emotional and spiritual health, the treatment additionally includes foot reflexology and a head massage.

Insider favorite: The Absolue Cryo Sculptor is an extraordinary skin regeneration experience! The treatment begins with a massage that alternates between hot and cold, promoting a sensory shock that guarantees an immediate lifting effect to the skin. Using nutrient rich Absolue products, the treatment boosts skin’s overall hydration, leaving it plump and radiant.

Featured brands: Palácio Tangara recently started using products from Lancôme’s Absolue line, making it the first spa in Latin America to offer treatments from the brand’s luxurious line-up of anti-aging products.

Insider’s tip: All day spa experiences at the Lancôme Absolue SPA grant access to the hotel's pools, gym, saunas and jacuzzi. On a beautiful day, it is an excellent program to enjoy the experience of being at Palácio Tangará.

 R. Dep. Laécio Corte, 1501 -Panamby, São Paulo - SP, 05706-290, Brazil

+55 11 4904 4099

[Images courtesy of Lancôme Absolue Spa]