Going to a spa is SUCH a pain. Last time I went on vacation
I couldn't even bring myself to traipse all the way to the spa, so I ordered an
in-room massage. Now, don't roll your eyes and act like you have no idea what
I'm talking about. Apparently, there are a lot of people like me, at least in
the Westin Hotels & Resorts focus groups. The mega-hotel-leader has taken
our laziness and desire for relaxation to a whole new level with the design of its
custom in-room spa experience. Now, when you visit a Westin Resort, you'll find
two beds in your room: the one you sleep in and a massage bed. Forget about a
massage table--table, schmable--at Westin it's a big, heavenly bed.
Aptly titled, the Heavenly Spa by Westin Nova is a 31-inch,
all-white spa bed, designed by Oakworks, which includes heated AeroCel padding
with double fleecing and a fully padded face cradle. While typically your face
is unattractively smashed into said cradle and blankly staring at the floor,
you won't have to worry about that at the Westin. Well, your face will still be
unattractively scrunched, but, below you'll be delightfully staring at a shelf
that holds aromatherapy oil and flowers, making your relaxation experience
complete. Ahh...they think of everything.
To prove that they really are the best hotel in the world,
they also include a spa basket filled with aromatherapy scents, a CD with
relaxation music and "healthful treats" like dark chocolate (okay,
I'm in love!). Westin is truly a pioneer in the industry, completely
redesigning the hotel spa experience by adding it right into their rooms. How
incredible is that?!
But, it gets better. They take this relax/recharge thing
very seriously, which is why Westin developed the Westin Renewal Council, made
up of six lifestyle experts. I know, it seems preposterous, but it is actually a
real job title. The panel includes trainer for the stars David Kirsch,
psychologist Dale Atkins, style guru Vern Vip, organizational expert Donna
Smallin, futurist (whatever that means) Jane Buckingham, and celebrity chef
Akasha Richmond. Wow! I want to know if I can hire this team, they could
completely makeover anyone's life. Wait, you know what that means--a reality
TV show is just around the corner. And if it's not, it needs to be in the works.
Now.
Westin also encourages its guests to participate in evening
rituals that involve everything from relaxation lessons to tastings and art
installments--all with the intent of helping "guests connect with each
other and the culture of their surroundings."
Okay, seriously, where do I sign up?
Westin is completely innovative in their consistent, upscale
client offerings, design and overall care for their guests. Where else can you
find that?
The program is rather new and is only featured at 64 Westin
properties, so if you've experienced their spa bed and renewal services, do
tell! Meanwhile, I'm searching to find which Westin properties offer these
goods and I'm booking a trip today...
--Heather Strang
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