Located in the heart of downtown Boulder, Colorado and offering stunning views of the Flatiron Rock formations with the Rocky Mountains, St Julien Hotel & Spa is a premier destination for visitors and locals alike who want to enjoy the best the city has to offer. The 201-room hotel features beautifully appointed accommodations that include luxurious suites, balcony rooms, as well as rooms with city or mountain views.

In addition to several restaurants and fine dining options, and its close proximity to various activities and attractions, the upscale hotel is also home to Spa at St Julien, which offers a variety of amenities including a steam room, sauna, pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center. The retail boutique carries a variety of performance-based product lines, apparel, and gifts, while the treatment menu offers different massages, facial treatments, waxing services, hair, and nail services designed to pamper and relax guests.

We interviewed Spa Director Susan Hunnell, who shared insider tips, recommended treatments to try, and more:

The upscale hotel spa offers guests the perfect retreat for relaxation in the heart of downtown Boulder.

Why You’ll Love It: In addition to tried-and-true classic spa treatments, our guests can always expect innovation at Spa at St Julien. We’re regularly introducing new treatments, such as our new Gemstone Chakra-Balancing Treatment and HydraFacial Treatments. Our body, facial, massage, and anti-aging treatments are vast and targeted, and overall, we aim to help our guests renew mind, body, and spirit. Further, our talented masseuse team is also trained to provide therapeutic massages designed to complement activities guests may enjoy while in Boulder, such as cycling, rock climbing, hiking or running.

Key Features: Our beautifully appointed, 10,000-square-foot space features 12 treatment rooms; a relaxation lounge; a full-service salon; a steam room and sauna; the St Julien fitness center, which offers inspiring views of Boulder’s Flatirons; a 50-foot indoor lap pool; large hot tub and private patio; aerobic and cardio equipment; and a curated boutique showcasing our product lines, apparel, gifts, and more.

Spa at St Julien offers a Gemstone Chakra-Balancing Treatment that combines massage with the lesser-known aspects of energy work delivered by crystals, as well as an infrared crystal rainbow chakra mat. — Spa at St Julien offers a Gemstone Chakra-Balancing Treatment that combines massage with the lesser-known aspects of energy work delivered by crystals, as well as an infrared crystal rainbow chakra mat.

Bonus: (*Currently unavailable due to COVID) In addition to accessing the steam room, sauna, and relaxation lounge, our spa guests receive a day pass to enjoy all of our vast amenities, including the fitness center, indoor lap pool, hot tub, and private patio—which is the perfect place to enjoy lunch and a glass of wine while taking in beautiful mountain views. With our seasonal services, guests leave with a deluxe sample of one of the products used during the treatment. In our salon, you’ll get to take home a full bottle of EMMA nail polish following select nail services.

Spa Snacks: Although currently unavailable due to COVID-19 health regulations, our relaxation lounge is typically stocked with communal snacks and beverages, and guests may order food and beverages from the Jill’s Restaurant menu and enjoy it on our private spa patio. We hope to be able to resume those services in the near future.

Insider’s Tip: You can become a literal insider by joining our Spa Membership Program! An annual membership grants 20% off all treatments Monday-Thursday, 50% off one service during your birthday month, 10% off gift shop items, and unlimited access to our fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, and steam room the day of your treatments.

The spa also offers nail services, including relaxing pedicures.

Unique Treatment: Our most unique treatment is also one of our newest: the Gemstone Chakra-Balancing Treatment. A unique and interactive experience, the treatment connects the recipient with something familiar —such as a full-body massage—with the lesser-known aspects of energy work delivered by crystals, as well as an infrared crystal rainbow chakra mat. As a result, the guest will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the interwoven aspects of the mind, body, and spirit, as well as a greater sense of participation in their own healing journey.

Insider’s Favorite: For a day of true pampering and relaxation, our Day of Decadence Package is a favorite! During your day with us, you will receive a full-body scrub, massage, facial, pedicure, shampoo, and hairstyling. In addition, you are treated to champagne and a charcuterie tray. A true day of decadence!

The spa’s treatment menu includes a variety of massages, facial treatments, and waxing services, in addition to hair and nail services.

Splurge Treatment: The HydraFacial offers fantastic benefits and noticeable results. A highly-customizable treatment tackling dehydration, discoloration, aging, acne, and uneven skin texture, HydraFacial is the only non-laser skin resurfacing procedure that uses patented technology to cleanse, extract, and moisturize the face. The deluxe treatment uses LED lights to stimulate collagen production and treat fine lines. Often used to prep celebrities for the red carpet, both of our HydraFacial treatments leave guests with glowing skin.

Spa at St Julien uses a variety of performance-based products in their treatments and sells them in the retail boutique.

Featured Products: Our product lines include Anatomie Clothing, Cause Medic, Kanya, Natura Bisse, Naturopathica, Oribe, Raen Eyewear, and Zents. A variety of handcrafted treatments, many made from the hotel’s fresh herb garden or rooftop bee colony, are offered alongside these performance-based product lines.

For more information and to book a treatment, visit the website and follow them on Instagram: @stjulienhotel

[Images courtesy of Spa at St Julien]