Spa Profile: The Spa at JW Marriott Chicago

The JW Marriott Chicago is a landmark amongst luxury hotels in the Windy City.

The JW Marriott Chicago is a luxurious landmark hotel located in the heart of the Chicago Loop. Featuring a historic past and modern amenities, the Daniel Burnham-designed property offers guests an extravagant escape from the bustling urban city center with an array of dining options, a fitness center, indoor lap pool, and an on-site spa. In Spring 2020, the hotel is embarking on a guest room transformation with a new room design inspired by the iconic Pullman luxury rail car.

Showcasing a menu of rejuvenating services and invigorating beauty treatments, the Spa at JW Marriott Chicago is a tranquil oasis that provides a calming haven for guests to enjoy. Aromatherapy is used throughout the menu of services, and the spa also has a hammam room where guests can experience ultimate relaxation. We chatted with Marie Parodi, Director of Spa & Wellness at JW Marriott Chicago, who shared insider tips and spa bonuses, recommended treatments, and more.

Why You’ll Love It: The spacious relaxation suites and hammam chambers.

Key Features: Whirlpool, steam room, infrared sauna, and two spacious relaxation suites stocked with fresh whole fruit, Marcona almonds, spa-infused water, and a hot tea lounge.

Bonus: Marriott Bonvoy Elite Members are offered a $35 spa credit that they are welcome to apply towards any 50 or 80-minute spa service upon their arrival at the hotel. In addition, individuals celebrating a special occasion receive a complimentary glass of champagne.

Insider’s Tip: Come prepared to indulge in our amenities, such as our whirlpool, steam room, and sauna. They are our guest’s favorites!

Snacks Served: Marcona almonds, fresh whole fruit, infused spa water, and a hot tea bar.

Splurge Treatment: The All About You Body Envelopment and Massage (80 min/$225). Nourish your body with this luxurious treatment that combines seasonal organic ingredients to prepare the skin for a soothing full-body exfoliation, followed by a hydrating body mask and a relaxing 50-minute head-to-toe massage.

Insider’s Favorite: The Purifying HydraFacial (50 min at $275/80 min at $325). This resurfacing treatment thoroughly cares for the skin by providing and promoting cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, and intense hydration, including the Vortex-Fusion of antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. The HydraFacial service is an amazing non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that delivers instant results with no discomfort or downtime.

Unique Treatment: The Couples Hydrating Hammam Experience (80 min/$450). Share our Hydrating Hammam Experience for two followed by a 25-minute private session in the hot lounge chamber of the Hammam complimented with chilled bottled water, aromatic face towels, and an assortment of fresh fruit. Champagne is available upon request.