Six Senses Spa to open at The Alpina Gstaad, Switzerland
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Six Senses Spa to open at The Alpina Gstaad, Switzerland
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Category: Europe - Switzerland - Industry economy
- Hotel projects vRenovation / Addition
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2012-06-12
Six Senses Resorts & Spas has signed a partnership with The Alpina Gstaad, Switzerland to develop and manage the hotel’s spa.
Scheduled to open in December 2012, The Alpina Gstaad is set in the heart of the Bernese Alps and will offer an intimate and discreet haven for discerning local and international guests in search of an authentic and indulgent Alpine experience. With 56 rooms and suites, numerous possibilities for dining, relaxation and cultural enrichment, this boutique hotel will deliver a new level of distinction, while nurturing the local mountain traditions.
The 2,000 sqm Six Senses Spa will be expertly integrated into the hotel’s cosy yet luxurious setting and its simple design will infuse the Alpine spirit of the surrounding environment with an Eastern flair, creating secluded, warm and natural ambience.
“We are delighted to be working with The Alpina Gstaad and the team. Their goal of setting a completely new level of distinction and authenticity goes hand-in-hand with Six Senses Spas’ philosophy of creating harmonious and sensorial spaces which adapt seamlessly with local culture and surroundings and deliver unique and memorable spa experiences. Our spa at The Alpina Gstaad will carefully merge local traditions with Six Senses’ signature features to delight guests from around the world”; says Bernhard Bohnenberger, President of Six Senses Resorts and Spas.
Taking the cue from the Six Senses philosophy, only natural and where possible, locally-sourced materials are being used throughout the spa. Local Swiss pine wood will evoke a sense of place but with a darker wood stain as a nod to the oriental design language. Natural fabrics in bright aqua shades will add fresh highlights to the natural palette in the reception area and subtle beige tones have been used throughout the spa.
Guests’ journey begins the moment they get a glimpse of the “Tree of Life” in the spa reception, which represents the universal concept of life, growth and vitality. Unusual artwork flows from one space to the next, acting as a silent guide through the spa.
The natural environment has provided inspiration for other features such as the changing rooms with their carved rock basins, glowing honey marble lamps and rough natural timber plinths, which reflect the raw nature of the mountainous surroundings. In the chalet-style treatment rooms, the local design is evident through the use of the robust timber beams, while unique silhouette art from the region has been used as an inspired lighting feature.
The spa will feature a floatation room, a Hammam, individual treatment rooms dedicated to specialist therapies such as Ayurveda and colour therapy and colonic hydrotherapy; five multi-functional single treatment rooms, an Oriental room, a Cave room as well as a Kids Spa.
Other facilities include a Salt room, a swimming pool, a variety of relaxation rooms, a juice bar, a gym and a studio for Yoga, Pilates and Aerobics. The Kids Spa will feature a swimming pool, a salt area and a spa menu focusing on specialised children’s treatments under parental guidance.
The Six Senses Spa will offer a wide range of Six Senses signature and locally-inspired treatments, Asian and Ayurvedic therapies as well as beauty treatments. In addition, there will be specialist results-driven programmes such as detox, weight-loss and fitness, supported through workshops and individual consultations.
About Six Senses Resorts & Spas
Six Senses Resorts & Spas has earned a global following, providing award-winning guest experiences in some of the world's most beautiful locations. With properties under management in Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe, the name Six Senses is synonymous with a unique style of luxury – authentic, relaxed and in tune with the surrounding environment.
Each spa has been designed to reflect the ability to adapt seamlessly to host cultures in surroundings which evoke relaxation and rejuvenation. Six Senses Spas offer a wide range of holistic face and body therapies and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists. Spa products are made only from natural ingredients in harmony with the environment.
Six Senses manages 10 resorts and 28 spas in 20 countries around the world, with another 15 under construction or development, including China and Vietnam.
About The Alpina Gstaad
The Alpina Gstaad is set on five acres in Oberbort, the exclusive hilltop area of the village which is in Saanenland in the heart of the Bernese Alps. Part of a $337 million luxury development which includes private chalets and apartments, The Alpina Gstaad is a contemporary interpretation of traditional Swiss architecture incorporating local materials and authentic Alpine style.
Blocks of Ringgenberg limestone, the rich brown stone from local quarries; hundred-year-old fir wood, gathered from old Alpine farm houses, and natural slate have been used in the construction. Huge windows allow for plenty of natural light and offer views of the surrounding mountains.
The Alpina Gstaad will have two restaurants, in addition to MEGU, featuring traditional Swiss and international cuisines, a bar and lounge, a wine-tasting room, a private cinema, a cigar room, a ballroom and several boardrooms. The 21,500-square-foot Six Sense Spa will include a fitness center and an 82-foot lap pool. A large outdoor swimming pool will be set in the gardens. The 56 spacious rooms and suites – all with balconies – range from 333 square feet to 4,305 square feet.
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