Bel-Air’s little secret

Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard 11461 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles (310) 476-6571 www.luxehotels.com

 

The luxury boutique hotel banner that is already a hit with the likes of Diana Ross, Oliver Stone, Charlize Theron and Jennifer Love Hewitt, has introduced a secluded spa haven in their impeccable Bel-Air location just minutes away from Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.  From the moment you drive up to the summit where the property in nestled, you’ll feel exclusive.  It’s as if you have been given access to an abode that other mortals bogged down with the mundane rarely even notice.

 

Designed to feel like you’re being welcomed into a private home instead of the stereotypical waterfall and faux-sky environment, the spa is intimate enough to enable more than just a quick treatment after which one is toppled down to their hectic lives.  With just 2 massage rooms, 1 facial room, and 1 manicure room, the spa is ideal not only for those seeking privacy, but also small parties that may want to take over the facility and spend the day taking advantage of the additional complimentary amenities offered with the treatment, like a tennis court and ‘spa menu’ food in the patio.  Patrons are actually encouraged to stay on after the treatment is over instead of being rushed out to make room for the next client.

 

A full range of services like the exfoliating Chocolate Cake Sugar scrub, St. Tropez Body Bronzing and even Tai Chi classes are available. Their Hydradermie Intensive facial is customized to your visage and recommended for mature, winkle-prone skin.  It incorporates exfoliation, relaxing neck and shoulder massage, and eye treatments.  The facial also utilizes the renowned Guinot skincare line from Paris and uses specialty equipment for a thorough 3-part treatment of ionization (mild electrotherapy and gentle massaging with plant-based ingredients), oxygenation (high frequency action to energize cells and impart an antibacterial effect) and the lifting massage.  Touted as the most effective deep-cleansing treatment for your face, you are even encouraged to try the ‘mirror test’ and see for yourself how the benefits of the treatment are immediately visible.

 

So make the trek up to this cozy spa where cell phones and pagers are prohibited and one doesn’t even have to concern themselves with finding a parking space.  This is literally a getaway, lifting you up and away from the hectic grid of life beneath.