Located in the heart of downtown St. Louis’ entertainment district and set along the banks of the Mississippi River, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis is a modern and contemporary oasis in a charming and historic city. The beautiful resort-style property offers stunning views of the city’s best-known landmark, the Gateway Arch, as well as the Mississippi River.

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis is a tranquil sanctuary with co-ed relaxation lounges, a tranquility pool, steam room, and more. There is a luxurious Couple’s Suite with a private steam room, shower and relaxation space where guests can enjoy a rejuvenating shared experience, and the treatment menu features a wide range of relaxing wellness services and therapies including massages, facials and body treatments.

We interviewed Erin Stewart, Spa Director at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, to learn more about treatments to try, insider tips, and more.

Why You’ll Love It: Guests always comment on the wonderful space that houses the spa. Not just its size, but also the serene atmosphere, the stunning views of the Mississippi River and iconic Gateway Arch, and the abundance of natural light. They also love the extensive menu of services for both men and women along with the large co-ed area that can be enjoyed together.

Key Features: The spa offers over 12,000 square feet of facilities including access to the fully outfitted fitness center. Both the men's and women's locker rooms each include whirlpools, eucalyptus steam rooms and infrared saunas. There are two separate lounge areas with plush seating that overlook the Mississippi River, and one features a beautiful tranquility pool surrounded by view-filled windows. Guests also have access to our stunning outdoor pool deck that faces the Arch and includes private cabanas, hot tub and loungers, depending on the time of year.

Insider’s Tip: Most guests do not realize they can take advantage of a full day of wellness when they book a spa service. They can arrive early to use the fitness center (take a Peloton biking class, stretching, weight lifting, rowing, etc). Then head into the locker room and unwind in the steam room and infrared sauna to continue natural detox. We recommend following this with a rinse in a cold shower, since going from hot to cold is great for blood flow and circulation. Before or after the treatment, they can relax in the lounge space and enjoy refreshments. We can even arrange for a bite to eat from Cinder House restaurant after their service without having to change from their comfy robe.

Bonus: We offer a complimentary bubbles drink such as Prosecco for spa guests, and usually create a seasonal juice or fruit blend with it. They can choose to enjoy it before or after service depending on their preference. They love to sip, relax with on a plush chaise lounge and the take in the view.

Snacks Served: We offer two infused waters—one with fresh fruit and other infused with PURE Inventions Coconut Water Drops. We also have large selection of Ikaati hot tea. For snacks, we always have fresh fruit available as well as three different snack mixes: dried fruit, sweet and savory nut mixes. We can also order from room service and selections from the Cinder House menu so they can enjoy heartier fare if they prefer.

Splurge Treatment: The ultimate splurge is our “Spa After Dark” experience. This thoughtfully curated experience offers exclusive access for two guests after the spa has closed for the day.  The Spa After Dark package begins with a Prosecco toast and includes the following:

• Exclusive use of the Spa for two after hours

• Two Four Seasons bathrobes, presented upon arrival

• Joint access to the infrared sauna that creates a dry and intense heat for a purifying effect; the Aroma Steam Room offers an experience infused with eucalyptus oils to cleanse and detoxify the skin while relaxing the mind and body, while an iced bowl of peppermint towels cools the body and invigorates the skin before visiting the nearby whirlpool

• Two 80-minute massages in the Couples Suite, which includes a treatment room, private steam room and shower

• Candle-lit and rose petal dinner in the relaxation lounge, overlooking the majestic Mississippi River and iconic Gateway Arch; dinner will include a three-course tasting menu from Cinder House, developed by James Beard award-winning chef Gerard Craft and includes a bottle of champagne or wine

Unique Treatment: One of our more unique treatments is the DEEP SLEEP RESTORATIVE MASSAGE. Created to promote restful, quality sleep, relieve stress and calm the mind. With soothing aromas of lavender and blue chamomile for deeper relaxation, this massage incorporates techniques to release tension along energy pathways to increase circulation and bring a feeling of lightness from your head to your feet. This peaceful experience concludes with a 20-minute weighted blanket nap while delta wave-stimulating melodic tones play to encourage the deepest state of restorative rest. A take home gift hopes to inspire relaxation at home.

Insider’s Favorite: I'm a huge facial person so I'm all about the MPL facial or the O2 Infused Lifting Facial.  MPL is MICRO-PUNCTURE LAB FACIAL and it is an intensive treatment that helps fight signs of premature aging, fine lines, pigmentation and acne scars. Its skin-tightening technique is nearly painless and uses micro-stimulations from tiny needles to create micro-channels in the top layer of the epidermis for increased regeneration and firmness. These micro-perforations trigger your skin’s natural healing process, including increased collagen production. Simultaneously, we infuse BR's Cocktail d'Actifs Regenerants into the skin, a serum packed with 58 active ingredients, vitamins, peptides, and essential amino acids to reduce fine lines, tighten the pores, and fully hydrate the skin. Your skin will look revitalized, plumped, refreshed, and you’ll see a reduction in the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

The O2 is an OXYGEN FACIAL, and it is gentle and non-invasive treatment but visibly lifts, tightens and reduces fine lines and wrinkles using a combination of hyaluronic layering, vitamins A, C, E, and green tea. Cooling, calming, pressurized oxygen delivery increases absorption of the Intraceuticals.

Featured Products: Biologique Recherche, Natura Bisse, Intraceuticals, Kerstin Florian, and Body Bliss.

For more information on Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, visit their website and follow on Instagram: @fsstlouis

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Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis

999 North 2nd Street

St. Louis, MO 63102

314-881-5800