Hotel Bel-Air Announces Plans for New Spa
LOS
ANGELES - May 18, 2007 - Hotel Bel-Air is proud to announce plans for their new
spa, a 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, secluded amid the hotel's
12 lush acres. The extensive project will break ground this September and debut
in August 2008.
Located in the north section of the property,
the spa will feature 10 individual, private spa suites, a yoga and Pilates studio,
an organic juice bar and a 1,000 square foot fitness center. In addition, three
residential spa suite guestrooms have been added, bringing the total count to
94 rooms, with in-room treatment areas and facilities. As with the hotel, guests'
privacy is the first priority at the spa offering private changing and shower
areas within each suite.
"After many years of lobbying
closely with the Bel-Air Association and our neighbors, we are thrilled to be
able to offer this new amenity to our guests," said Carlos Lopes, Hotel Bel-Air
Managing Director. "The spa promises to be an extension of what our guests
already love about the Bel-Air - exceptional service, distinct luxury and ultimate
privacy. The community of Bel-Air is one of the most private and exclusive neighborhoods
in the country, making this spa a truly unique amenity for guests and neighbors
alike."
The hotel has employed the expertise of Leo A
Daly, an internationally renowned architecture, planning, engineering and interior
design firm. The firm's portfolio includes projects in 50 countries, all 50 states
and the District of Columbia and has worked with nearly every major hotel company
and many private hotel owners in the U.S. and abroad. Leo A Daly consistently
ranks in the top five largest architecture/engineering firms and the top 10 interior
design firms in the United States.
The two-story spa has been
designed in keeping with the hotel's original character, featuring traditional
Spanish Colonial-style architecture, pink stucco exteriors, red tile roofs and
lush landscaping. The interior decor will continue to draw inspiration from the
hotel's Tuscan style with hardwood floors, private terraces and soothing fountains.
The trellised gardens will be a haven for guests featuring oversized Jacuzzis
and plunge pools, a lounging area, and fountains.
Each of the
10 treatment rooms will be 350 square feet and feature an outdoor shower and plunge
pool, open air private garden, personal sauna, steam and Swiss shower. In addition,
the three fully equipped luxury spa suite guestrooms will feature a spa services
area, sauna, steam, Swiss shower and a complete spa wardrobe.
"The
idea is to make this spa the ultimate private sanctuary for our guests and neighbors.
Treatments will draw inspiration from traditional Asian and European methods,
with a variety of massage, body, facial and beauty treatments available in a setting
like none other," continued Lopes.
Situated in beautiful
Bel-Air, adjacent to Beverly Hills, Hotel Bel-Air is nestled well within a wooded
canyon, surrounded by 12 acres of estate grounds. The hotel's 91 rooms, including
39 suites, are located within various Mission-style villas, each having a private
entrance. Consistently ranked one of the top hotels in the world, the Bel-Air
was recently named "Number One Boutique Hotel" by the readers of Departures.
Hotel Bel-Air is a 13-time recipient of the coveted Mobil Five Star award. The
property includes an award-winning restaurant with both indoor and terrace dining,
as well as the chef's "Table One," in the kitchen. Hotel Bel-Air is
located at 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, California 90077. Telephone: (310)
472-1211.
