Couple Treatment Room.
Rungratree Thongsai
This issue our spa visit remains on the theme of luxurious hotels,
especially ones with a nice beachfront atmosphere and we hope that our spa
lover readers will not want to miss this one, especially ladies who love
shopping as this spa is located next to a high-end beachfront shopping mall.
Hilton Pattaya is a five-star hotel that pays fastidious attention to every
detail of its services, one of which I recently had a chance to experience,
“eforea”, a simply luxurious spa on the 17th floor of the hotel.
Hair and nail salon area.
Despite being perched high up on the building, it still remains in our
concept that focuses on spas with a beachside atmosphere, and though getting
there involved changing elevators twice, which caused me a little confusion,
it didn’t lessen my eagerness to try out the good things that awaited me.
“eforea” spa features simple and stylish decoration and from every room it
provides beautiful views of Pattaya bay. The total floor space of 880 square
meters features seven treatment areas, all of which benefit from the
integrated music and aroma diffusing system. It offers an exclusive
treatment menu, innovative design features and carefully selected product
partners that appeal to today’s savvy global travelers. Products &
treatments available include Essentials Journey (Kerstin Florian), Escape
Journey (LI’TYA) and Men’s Journey (VitaMan).
Relaxation Room.
The massage techniques used at “eforea” are unique but what is more unusual
than any other place is their “Escape Journey” massage, which is designed to
induce calmness and rid you of stress. The process involves closing your
eyes and meditating while spa staff perform an aboriginal Australian
“smoking ceremony”, which involves smoldering leaves from special plants in
a small fire. The therapist then walks to circle the smoke around you. The
massage only starts once you are relaxed by the smell of the smoke and
through meditation.
Thai Pavillion.
The program that “eforea” presented on the day I visited was the “Face and
Body Sensation”, which involved 3 hours of body massage and scrub from head
to toe, starting with a herbal foot scrub in warm water followed by a the
body scrub using customized products that were specially chosen for my
particular type skin. I felt totally cleansed and relaxed after being
meticulously scrubbed and massaged alternately.
Vichy shower room.
Following a quick shower I was then served with a glass of hot ginger drink
to raise my body temperature before the massage. Although the therapist was
only slight in build, she was able to administer strong and constant massage
pressure to unfurl all those knotted muscles and she demonstrated a
technique that could only be gained from good training. She swept her palms
on my back in a figure of eight pattern and used her thumbs to press on
various points all over my body to relive pain and stimulate blood
circulation. The course was finished with a facial steam treatment that
detoxifies the skin before nourishing cream is applied.
Beautiful reception area.
Considering with the quality and services offered at this five-star hotel
spa, the price of this course is very reasonable. This three hours treatment
cost 6,400 baht per person and 12,000 baht per couple, with these rates
being offered until the end of the year.
If clients arrive early, they can use the sauna and stream room, or bathe in
a Jacuzzi tub for unlimited time both before and after the treatment. They
can also relax in a guest room facing the sea where hot herbal drinks are
served.
VitaMan products.
Hilton Pattaya has special promotions for anyone interested in subscribing
for a one-year membership of the “eforea” spa. There are two prices, 7,500
baht and 15,000 baht, which include eforea’s signature treatment of 90 min
Thai massage, 60 min body scrub, and 60 min meditation massage. 1 voucher
gives 50% discount on any spa treatment. Additionally, the 7,500 baht
membership comes with vouchers for 20% and 30% discount on any spa
treatments, one voucher of each, while the 15,000 baht membership provides
two vouchers of each discount, plus an extra free 60 minutes antioxidant
facial treatment and a deluxe sea-view room for one night including
breakfast for two persons.
To find out more or for reservations, call 038 253 000, email
pattaya.info@hilton .com or visit eforeaspa.com.
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Note: Rungratree Thongsai graduated
from the Taralai Thai Massage School with professional
qualifications in Spa Management, Thai Traditional Massage,
Original Western Technical Massage, Reflexology Foot Massage,
Aromatherapy Swedish Style Massage, Body Spa, Body Lift-Up, and
Business Management of Thai Massage. She also holds a
professional spa certificate from the Ministry of Health and a
Spa for Health operator’s license. |
Exterior.
