Spa Profile: CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver
Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is a sophisticated urban sanctuary just minutes from the business districts and the city’s vibrant art scene.
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver occupies the first 15 floors of a 61-story landmark building. The 119-room hotel has some of the largest guest rooms in Canada, and its elegant and contemporary design perfectly complements its natural surroundings with floor-to-ceiling windows, soothing tones, natural textures, and lots of natural light. The hotel is also home to MARKET by Jean-Georges, the first restaurant in Canada for three-star Michelin chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Recently named one of the top spas in Canada at the Canadian Spa & Wellness Awards 2019, CHI, The Spa is on the fifth floor of the hotel and draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a personal place of peace, enchantment, and well-being. Luxurious amenities include five individual treatment suites and one couple’s suite—each with its own fireplace, private bath, shower, steam, relaxation lounge, and a changing and vanity area.
The spa menu features an exclusive selection of treatments inspired by the natural beauty of the West Coast of British Columbia, and its Sense of Place treatments utilize certified organic products, made using hand harvested wild seaweeds from the pristine coastlines of Vancouver Island.
We spoke with Miranda Moore, Spa Director of CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver, who recommended treatments to try, special spa bonuses, and more.
The co-ed relaxation lounge at CHI, The Spa.
Why You’ll Love It: Guest enjoy the intimate environment and luxurious spaces. Each of our treatment rooms come with its own infinity bath tub, eucalyptus steam room, and lounge area that enhance every treatment. Guest also enjoy the West Coast-inspired experiences and treatments, and we feature specialized Journeys that range from 2 to 4 hours that allow guests to fully experience all elements of the spa. We are also located in the heart of the city, which makes us very accessible.
All guests of the spa are served complimentary honey ginger upon their arrival.
Key Features: Our public spaces include an outdoor heated pool and hot tub. We offer a full fitness center and yoga/stretching studio. There is a steam room in our female facilities and a sauna in our male facilities, along with a relaxation lounge in the common spa area. A Ginger Bar juice bar serves wellness-inspired beverages throughout the day. Each treatment room comes with a private changing room, a washroom, eucalyptus steam room, and an infinity bath tub.
The hotel’s five-star facilities include an outdoor pool and whirlpool.
Insider’s Tip: The journeys are one of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in relaxation and take the guess work out of putting together a luxurious package for the day. We also offer a discounted price for numerous treatments. Plan to have a little time before or after your treatment to enjoy the amenities in your treatment room.
The spa has private treatments suites for guests to relax in while enjoying personalized massages, facials, and other treatments.
Snacks Served: Complimentary honey ginger tea, fruit-infused water, nut mix, dried fruits, and chocolate-covered ginger in our relaxation lounge. Our Ginger Bar also offers wellness-inspired food, smoothies, and juices.
Guests can enjoy pampering nail services in the tranquil manicure and pedicure suite.
Bonus: All guests have access to use all the wellness facilities, including the gym, pool, and hot tub. Guests are also served a honey ginger tea, fruit-infused water, nut mix, dried fruits, and chocolate-covered ginger in our relaxation lounge. They can also receive complimentary sparkling wine and cake or berries for special occasions. Guest can also purchase before/after treatment add-ons for any services—these range from foot-soaking to hair and scalp treatments.
Relax with a loved one, friend, or family member with side-by-side massages in the luxurious spa suite for two.
Insider’s Favorite: The Signature Aroma Vitality is our CHI signature experience. It incorporates a foot bath, tea service, and aromatic steam in your private spa suite to relax the muscles; it’s followed by a 60-minute full-body massage. Designed to strengthen the body's vital energy, this full-body massage combines relaxation and stress relief techniques, along with the therapeutic qualities of aromatic essential oils.
The Healing Hot Stone Massage uses warmed stones and nourishing oils to ground the body and release muscle tension.
Unique Treatment: The Ayurvedic Podikizhi Massage combines the use of hands, heated coconut stems, and essential oils in orchestrated massage movements to release toxins and ease muscle tension. For optimum results, leave the oils on for a few hours after the treatment.
The spa also offers Wushu Body Wisdom Massages, which are inspired by Wushu martial arts stretching and restorative post-activity care methods.
Splurge Treatment: The West Coast Detox is a four-hour journey inspired by British Columbia's indigenous well-being traditions. These treatments use natural marine botanicals and harness the anti-aging powers of seaweed using certified organic skincare products from Seaflora. It includes a foot bath, sea kelp infinity bath, seaweed body polish, detoxifying sea body wrap, wild seaweed oil massage, wild seaweed facial, and a green detox juice.
Shangri-La products.
Featured Products: Codage (we are the only location in Canada where this brand can be purchased) and SeaFlora.
For more information and to book a treatment, visit the website and follow them on Instagram: @shangrila_van
[Images courtesy of Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver]
Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver
1128 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 0A8
Canada
Tel: +1-604-695-2447
Email: chi.vancouver@shangri-la.com