Hotel renovations in Monaco are akin to a facelift. They’re inevitable, optional technically, and always accompanied by a splash of confidence. The latest to undergo its transformation is the Métropole, which last year unveiled a sweeping renovation that has brought the already decadent property into a new era of opulence. Its spa is spectacular, as well. Designed by Samy Irani, the space leans into minimalism and a hushed palette of quiet luxury—which in these parts is actually quite revolutionary. The Principality’s hottest spa is where you should book your appointment, especially if anti-aging facials are what you want.
The treatment of book: You’ll want to book anything that involves Longeviskin, the proprietary, high-tech anti-aging device developed by Guerlain—it combines LED therapy, micro currents, micro peels, ultrasound, cryotherapy and radiotherapy into one impressive system.
LA SPA Sisley Paris ROMEO Roma
Spa built around a suspended glass-bottomed pool, transforming each swim into an almost literal float in history? Colour us intrigued. ROMEO Roma took that cinematic premise as a starting point and created an entire concept based around it. A 15,000 square foot spa built in partnership with Sisley Paris feels less like a resort spa and more like a temple of wellness. The experience is anchored by the botanical philosophy of Sisley Paris with essential oils driving each treatment.
The treatment of book: Then, a Sisley Phyto Aromatic massage followed by a return to the suspended pool area. You’ll soon feel like Roman royalty.
Six Senses stands out from other London hotel spas because it focuses on attracting both visitors and Londoners. Designed by AvroKO with EPR Architects, this cavernous subterranean space features all the bells and whistles that modern wellness aficionados crave: contrast therapy, infrared saunas, red light therapy, compression boots, electro stimulators and more—all of which is calibrated into personalized protocols such as sleep, detoxification or performance. The partnership with HUM2N Longevity Clinic brings medical-grade diagnostics, advanced biomarker tests and more to this hotel spa.
The treatment of book: There are many options to choose from, but the “Tension Soother”, a 30-minute back, shoulder and neck massage, is particularly suitable for Londoners.
Aelia, the spa at Collegio Alla Querece in the hills of Florence, offers a quieter and more personal alternative to the grandiose wellness experiences that are so common. There are no communal locker rooms or jumbo-sized thermal circuits here—guests are ushered from a garden-facing lounge into one of just four treatment rooms, including two spa suites with soaking tubs and steam showers. Furtuna Skin’s bespoke treatments, which are made from organic olive oils and wild-foraged herbs, make the experience highly personal.
The treatment of book: Check out the “Olive Oil & Tuscan Lemon,” an invigorating full-body exfoliation with warm olive oil, Tuscan lemons and foraged herbs.
The newcomer is a soupçon The Italian Riviera is awash with French glamour. This is the first permanent Dior Spa of Italy. It has indoor-outdoor rooms, a rooftop terrace for relaxation, and views that could make Fellini sob. Menu highlights include sculpting massages and facial treatments that leave you glowing and sculpted like a couture dress.
