Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition - December 2017

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TRIED AND TESTED SPAS

Pullman Spa, Pullman

Bangkok King Power

The Strand,

Hong Kong

BACKGROUNDThe Pullman Bangkok

King Power hotel completed a full

refurbishment in June, which included

a redesign of the Pullman Fit and Spa.

The revamped spa facility offers eight

private treatment rooms including an

LPG Endermologie slimming treatment

room and Moroccan hammam.

TREATMENT I opted for the Express

Hammam Ritual followed by the LPG

Endermologie Treatment. My therapist

escorted me to a large steam room

decked in streaked grey marble. With

a bottle of water and a bell to ring in

case I needed anything, I settled in for

an intense 30-minute steam. With my

pores suitably expanded, I took a quick shower and lay down on a heated

bed for the second part of the treatment: an all-over body scrub with

brightening African black soap administered by special “kese” bath gloves.

After I’d been scrubbed from head to toe, the therapist rinsed me with cold

water – quite a shock to the system after intense heat.

I then changed into a stretchy all-in-one body suit to try out the spa’s

newest LPG Endermologie body treatment, using the LPG Cellu M6

machine. According to the spa, this is “a non-invasive treatment that

manipulates the connective tissue resulting in slimming, cellulite reduction

and anti-ageing”. The therapist rolled the machine’s hoover-like nozzle all

over my body – it felt like a massage by gentle suction and lasted for 30

minutes. No immediate difference was noticeable, but apparently this is

normal – multiple sessions are recommended for best results.

VERDICTThe newly designed Pullman Spa is a beautiful addition to the

property. The luxurious Hammam ritual was both relaxing and revitalising,

while the LPG treatment had a medical quality that felt effective (though

repeat visits are required for more significant results). Valerian Ho

HOURS

10am-10pm daily

PRICE

Express Hammam Experience

(45 mins) THB3,500 (US$106);

LPG Endermologie treatment

(45 mins) THB2,800 (US$85)

CONTACT

4/F, Pullman Bangkok King Power,

8/2 Rangnam Road, Thanon-

Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok;

+66 (0)2 680 9999;

pullmanbangkokkingpower.com

BACKGROUNDThe Strand hairdressing and beauty

salon completed a renovation of its studio earlier this year

and launched the Tranquillity Pro-sleep Massage, specially

designed for jet-lagged travellers or those who have

difficulty falling asleep.

TREATMENTI was greeted by a friendly therapist who

ran me through the procedure, materials and scientific

benefits of the massage, before guiding me to a restful

white treatment room. I lay face down on the bed and the

therapist spread special Tranquillity oil from Comfort Zone

on my back. Soft music focusing on a steady, hypnotic

beat was played to enhance the peaceful atmosphere.

Soft-bristled brushes and a gentle touch are used to

promote relaxation and allow the body to absorb the

oil, resulting in more of a soft tickling than a deep-tissue

massage. I can’t say much else about the treatment

as I promptly fell asleep – though in a way, this speaks

volumes... After the one-hour treatment, the therapist

woke me up and offered me a post-treatment drink. She

also asked if I’d like to purchase the Tranquillity spa oil and

gave me tips on how to re-create the treatment at home,

complete with where to download similar music, which I

thought was a nice touch. I left the salon drowsy, relaxed

and happy as the effects continued beyond the treatment,

and enjoyed a deep sleep that night.

VERDICTA very relaxing, enjoyable treatment and bonus

points for being able to re-create the experience in one’s

own time. Valerian Ho

HOURS

Monday-Saturday

9am-8pm;

Sunday

11am-7pm

PRICE

Tranquillity

Pro-sleep Massage

HK$1,180

(US$151)

CONTACT

18 Cochrane St, Central,

Hong Kong;

+852 2850 7686;

thestrandhk.com