Top 10 List: USA TODAY Names Best Hotel Spas

Karen Young Chester

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Karen Young Chester, May 28, 2015

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A woman lies on a massage table with smooth black stones placed along the spine of her back.

We love Top 10 lists. Who doesn’t want to know about the best of the best in 10 short sentences? 

"To that point, we’re proud to announce that three of our spas have made it onto one of the most definitive Top 10 lists: The USA TODAY Reader’s Choice for Best Hotel Spas."

To that point, we’re proud to announce that three of our spas have made it onto one of the most definitive Top 10 lists: The USA TODAY Reader’s Choice for Best Hotel Spas. Kudos to The Ritz-Carlton Spa CharlotteThe Ritz-Carlton Spa Amelia Island, and The Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for landing this prestigious honor. 

And to celebrate, we’re spotlighting the most amazing features of these winning hotel spas - in the form of a Top 10 list, of course. In no particular order, read on about what makes these hotel spas special:

The Ritz-Carlton Spa Amelia Island

1. The Heaven in a Hammock Massage

Lie back and relax in this beach-inspired zero-gravity treatment.

2. Eucalyptus steam room

Breathe deeply and relax in the eucalyptus-infused steam room, ideal for opening up pores and clearing sinus passages.

3. The Himalayan Salt Crystal Massage

Handcarved crystal massage stones are used to balance the body’s electromagnetic fields and nervous system.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa Charlotte

4. Penthouse views

The spa crowns the Ritz-Carlton Charlotte building and spreads out spaciously over two levels.

5. The Honey Detox and Truffle Treatment

Restore your skin with homegrown natural honey, followed by our hydrating and refining Chocolate Truffle Body Wrap. Decadent.



Eminence Organic Skin Care's Chocolate Truffle Body Wrap


6. Bromine-purified pool

Avoid harsh pool chemicals and take a dip in the spa’s bromine-treated waters.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando, Grande Lake

7. Private rooftop garden

A stunning location on the roof of Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, the spa includes an organic garden that produces the herbs and honey used in their treatments.

8. Bento boxes

Replenish at the Spa Cafe after your treatment and choose from a selection of bento boxes which feature seared tuna, farro salad and more. 

9. Prenatal massage

Moms-to-be choose from a variety of treatments including the charmingly-named “Mellow Mama” and “Yummy Tummy”

10. Cabana packages

Looking for some focused “me” time? Enjoy treatments in your own private cabana and indulge in its luxurious exclusivity. 



An outdoor spa pool


What features make it on to your Top 10 wish list? Let us know in the comments below

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