The town of Spa, Belgium, was known in medieval times for its chalybeate spring used to treat iron deficiencies. Since then, we’ve applied the name to any sort of medicinal water treatment, whether the healthful properties come from the iron in chalybeate springs or the trace elements of sodium and magnesium, potassium and calcium sulphates found in the seawater used in thalassotherapy. Of course, in modern times such treatments are generally a luxury afforded to those with some measure of surplus wealth. That’s certainly the case with the world’s most expensive spas.
Surprisingly, the three most expensive spas in the world are all located in the US. Of course, it’s no surprise that one of them is in California’s Bay Area. The Grand Luxe Facial, offered by Spa Radiance in San Francisco, includes Diamond Peel Microdermabrasian, which seems to involve sanding—er, exfoliating your face with tiny diamonds, Microcurrent Disencrustation to remove blackheads and sebum deposits, treating your eyes with caviar and LED light therapy to counteract sun damage. The process entire process takes three hours to complete and costs $750.
New York’s Mandarin Oriental offers an even longer treatment. Their Art of Indulgence mostly involves massages but also includes exfoliation and both a manicure and pedicure. At $1,034, this five-hour session makes Mandarin Oriental the second most expensive spa.
The most expensive spa in the world, however, is located in Florida. Available only to guests of the Hotel Victor in South Beach, Spa V offers a bath filled with nearly 350 gallons of Evian mineral water then showered with rose petals. The bath is creatively referred to as the Evian Bath and costs a phenomenal $5,000.
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Golden Door spa in Escondido, California might top your list of most expensive spas. I just discovered this today.
RESORT DUDE: “Just sit back, relax, oh, and while you’re at it, we’ll take all your money so you never relax again. One of a kind relaxation.”
RESORTEE: “oops.”
Relax while we take all your money! hehehe
I dont know why you guys think this is so expensive. I come here everyday!