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SpaTerre Named One of Best New Spas by SPA Magazine
Spa Ritual Room at SpaTerre, the exotic retreat at the newly modernized Riviera Resort & Spa
SpaTerre the exotic retreat at the newly modernized Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs was named a ³Favorite New U.S. Spa² by SPA magazine in its annual Silver Sage Readers¹ Choice Awards issue.
An integral part of the resort¹s recent $70 million modernization project, the Riviera¹s acclaimed Asian-inspired SpaTerre a 12,000-square-foot retreat with a mix of cross-cultural and global treatments was ranked third among five favorite recently opened U.S. spas, which also included The Spa at Encore, Las Vegas; The Spa at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, CA; The Spa at Trump, Las Vegas; and Spa Aquazul, San Diego.
More than 100,000 votes were cast this year for the magazine¹s third annual Readers¹ Choice Awards. The results are highlighted in the November/December 2009 issue of SPA, which recognizes the top five favorites in each of 27 categories, including: Affordable Spa, Destination Spa, Eco/Green Spa, Spa for Couples, Spa for Cuisine and Resort or Hotel Spa in Continental U.S., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Hawaii and the South Pacific.
Located in the heart of old Palm Springs, Riviera, a mid-century desert hot spot, reopened to the public late last year, and now features a swank Hollywood glam motif with a slew of state-of-the-art amenities, among them Spa Terre. Specializing in custom treatments inspired by Indonesian, Thai and Indian rituals, SpaTerre promotes an intoxicating combination of health and relaxation. Here, tantalizing Indonesian spa treatments and Thai body rituals are custom-designed incorporating ancient traditions and utilizing the healing powers of fragrant flowers and pungent spices. The spa features 18 beautifully appointed treatment rooms, including 12 massage rooms, three facial rooms, a Jacuzzi, two wet rooms, a private steam space aptly named ³The Zen Room² and the coed ³Buddha Lounge.² Separate male and female club-style locker rooms also feature private showers and steam rooms.
About Riviera Resort & Spa
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Riviera Resort & Spa reopened to the public in October 2008 after an extensive $70 million modernization. With bold artwork, sleek lines, geometric accents and plenty of lustrous color, this extraordinary property once again emanates the glitz and uber-cool attitude of mid-century Palm Springs. The restored resort, originally 475 rooms, now features 406 masterfully-revamped guest rooms and luxury suites outfitted with handsome retro furnishings; chic marble bathrooms; flat-screen plasma TVs; wireless Internet access and private patios or balconies set amidst lushly landscaped gardens with intimate courtyards. Other resort highlights include two swimming pools and an array of inventive food and beverage offerings, including the signature Circa 59; the outdoor Bikini Bar adjacent to a spectacular pool; the swank Starlite Lounge; and sidebar, offering tantalizing cocktails in an atmosphere of sleek sophistication.
Riviera Resort & Spa is located at 1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs. For further information call 760.327.8311.
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