Spa and salon services @ The Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi – A Blissful experience

August 10, 2015
2,102 Comments
We all love spa treatments. The pampering at spas are not
only beneficial for the skin and body, but they are great for the mental
well-being too.  A spa experience at The Shangri-La’s- Eros Hotel transcends you to a mystical journey of well-being.

Located in the very heart of CP, the hotel is usually buzy
with guests who are seen attending business conferences, meetings or attending
family dinners. While the lobby of the hotel is bustling, the lower ground floor
takes you to an all new different place. The lift opens to the entrance of the
spa and salon that are located together.

I am greeted by the manager of the spa who offers me a rejuvenating
therapy called ‘The Shangri – la Journey’
that has been recently introduced in the spa.  The holistic treatment takes the guest to a rejuvenating
journey of the mind, body and soul. I was asked to fill a form notifying about
my skin type and inquiries about medications. This is essential to make the
therapist aware about the client’s minuscule details before proceeding with the
treatment.
The spa opens doors to tranquility and offers a calming sensation
to the mind.  The spa attendant takes me
to the changing room and provides a locker to keep my belongings. I slip into
my robe and move towards my massage room.
The personal haven of bliss was waiting
for me as I walked down the path. Water flowing from both the sides felt
similar to a forest atmosphere. I approached my room and was amazed at the
brilliance and artistic touch it had.
Dimly lit with candles, the room was filled with an aroma
that whisked me to a mystic land. The soft gentle music complimented well with
the ambiance making it more serene.  The
wood paneled floors, light hued walls and the perfect temperature setting made
the atmosphere more welcoming.
The therapist who has acquired training in thereuptic
massages was very well versed with pressure points. She began the Shangri-La
massage starting from a gentle cleansing of feet.The The Shangri – la Journey’ begins with a soft scrub with
natural sesame honey polish. The sesame seeds are warm that are gently rubbed
in circular motion. As the sesame works the magic with its intense aroma, the
honey repairs the dead cells with its healing qualities.
The massage lasts for an hour and the feeling is completely
blissful leaving my skin soft and supple. She wipes away the scrub with a warm
towel and moves on to the Classical Swedish
massage. The oil that I chose was a Rose oil, which is taken in generous
amount and is gently applied on the body. Every muscle of the body is gently
pressed while smothering the oil, removing tensed muscles. The aroma of the oil
lingers for a long time making me feel like a princess.
She concludes the therapy with an Anti -Stressed facial, that has the usual procedure of cleansing,
scrubbing and toning. She uses a German product called Biodroga. A cleansing session began, followed by a warm cloth. The
soft music playing in the backdrop only accentuated my facial experience.

The thing that I liked most was that unlike other facial
treatments that have aggressive blackheads removal procedure, Shangri-la does
not follow the similar fashion. I believe that as long as the skin is properly
softened up beforehand to avoid red marks, scrubbing is the most effective way to
remove clogged pores. She softly scrubbed my face for ten minutes with a gentle
scrub that was removed with a warm cloth.

The facial massage followed, that lasted for about 20
minutes. Shangri-la  really believes in
performing an extensive massage to increase blood flow to revitalize the skin. She
massaged my under eye area to relax the nerve muscles that was very relaxing.  The facial concluded with a cream-based mask
that was brushed on my face and neck while my eyes were covered with rose water
cotton balls. After 15 minutes, the pack was removed with a hot towel followed
by a light and moisturizer.
This hydrating facial is tailored purely to the needs and
concerns of skin type and indulges one’s visage with numerous lavishes of cleansers,
exfoliators, masques and deep moisturisers that focus intensely on hydration,
purification or soothing. My skin felt smooth and I thanked the therapist to
move on for my salon review.
The salon had a similar vibe like the spa. Since it was a
weekday, it was calm and quiet. With folded hands,  two men in smart uniforms greet me warmly and
usher me to a comfortable chair. I had opted for a hair spa and pedicure.
The hair dresser and the pedicurist are with the hotel since
a decade that reflects the congenial treatment of employees. The hair dresser
washes my hair with a light shampoo and conditioner. After drying the hair with
a towel, he applies a Moroccan oil hair spa. The Moroccan oil offers elasticity
and hair repair that lasts for a long time as compared to hair spa from any
other hair product.
He massaged the oil based cream in circular motion, ensuring
every nerve in the head is pressed and relaxed. After twenty minutes, the
steamer is set above my head that helps in absorbing the cream into the roots.
The moisturizing properties of the Moroccan oil and the nourishing
effects of Intense Hydrating Treatment make the hair feel light and bouncy. My
hair is washed and the effect is amazing.
The pedicurist on the other hand does a basic pedicure starting
from cleansing and scrubbing. Followed by massaging with an intense oil based
cream and painting my nails with a natural color, the pedicure is a sure-fire
way to rocket the wellbeing factor to 110%.
The Shangri –La Spa and salon in Delhi has the monopoly on
geography. This beauty destination boasts space and a tuly tranquil ambience.
The cheerful well trained staff has a long-standing commitment to the hotel.  I came in with stress oozing from every part
of my body, but after indulging in the thereuptic treatment here,   I was
transformed with a renewed sense of wellbeing, that shall remain etched into my
memory for a long time.
Please Like and Share
error
Tags: