Escape from Sin City

Las Vegas might just be the most stimulating environment in the world. There’s a reason why people say that three days in Sin City is like a week anywhere else. From arrival to departure, it is an unbridled assault on the senses. Plus, the sheer amount of things to do around the clock makes it impossible for many to get that much-needed rest and relaxation.

But even with such distractions as fine dining, world-class entertainment, lounges, nightclubs and 24-hour casino action, there are some places where it’s possible to sneak away to gain a Zen-like state of being: Spas. Located in virtually every major casino, a spa serves as a place to escape from the madness of the Las Vegas Strip by providing an oasis of calm.

And many properties are also upping the ante by offering spa treatments in guests’ rooms. For some, it’s the ultimate luxury and it’s a trend that is grabbing hold pretty quickly. Spa house calls are a great way to extend that cozy post-treatment feeling and elevate the intimacy of the experience, since the mood isn’t broken by a long trek back to the room.

Of course, in-room treatments cost more, but they are a great way to avoid the crowds that will potentially congregate at the spa. One obvious caveat about in-room treatments: Guests don’t get a chance to enjoy the spa’s other facilities—but odds are these guests aren’t looking for that kind of experience anyway.

So whether your client wants the sanctity of a private spa experience, or is looking to enjoy the wealth of amenities at the main facility, they’ll be pampered with the finest services imaginable. There are also some pretty unusual treatments and experiences around town, such as an arctic room at Caesars that includes falling snow.

Wynn Las Vegas

One of the most luxurious hotels on the Strip, Wynn Las Vegas offers a variety of treatments and beautifying activities in the guest rooms (And when the new Encore makes its debut later this year, in-room spa services will be offered there as well). Guests at Wynn Las Vegas enjoy such salon offerings as makeup application, haircutting and styling, manicures, pedicures and a variety of massages. Favorite options include Swedish or deep-tissue massages for either 60 or 90 minutes.

Guests in the hotel’s Salon Suites and Fairway Villas have en-suite massage rooms. At Wynn, there’s no worry about traipsing through the lobby to get to the spa; all guest elevators stop on the spa level, which makes that bathrobe walk a little less stressful.

The Wynn Las Vegas spa is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information, call 702-770-3900 or visit the spa online.

Caesars Palace

Spa enthusiasts will want to be sure to stay in the three-year-old Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace, which houses the Qua Baths & Spa on the second floor. Also in this tower are the Roman Baths, which seem to awaken the spirit of Caesar himself with a modern take on the ancient ritual bath. Visiting guests will enjoy hot and cold plunge pools, a circular rain shower to rinse off and body-sculpted chaise lounges—perfect after a cold pool plunge because they are heated from the inside. And for an extra toasty experience, a robe sauna heats robes while guests swim.

Probably the coolest room here is the Arctic Ice Room. Snow actually falls from the ceiling as spa-goers move about inside. It’s an odd experience, but a whole lot of fun. It’s really one of those surreal, can’t-be-missed opportunities. Don’t panic, though—heated floors and benches keep you warm even as your body gets used to the crisp 55-degree room.

In addition to all this, another interesting aspect of the spa is the Qua Crystal Body Art Room where they’ll give patrons temporary body art. It’s a fun and sexy way to get ready for a night on the town. Qua Baths & Spa is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information, call 866-782-0655 or find the spa online at www.harrahs.com/qua.

WET at Treasure Island

At Treasure Island, your clients can enjoy WET—The Spa & Salon. With water themes throughout, this is a great place to get signature treatments without having to worry about walking all over the resort.

Here, guests will find water-based signature services such as the WET Signature Wrap. This treatment uses warm sea water to restore key minerals and reduce fatigue, stress and low energy while the WET Aromatic Seaweed Bath is enriched with three types of seaweed vitamins and minerals to eliminate toxicity, nourish the skin and smooth cellulite.

Couples might want to try the Venus & Mars experience. Although we didn’t get a chance to do this ourselves, we have heard really good things about this 125-minute service that uses various elements. While men are treated to a relaxing stone massage, stress-melting facial and sports manicure and pedicure, women receive an intoxicating aromatherapy massage, custom facial and spa manicure and pedicure.

WET—The Spa & Salon is open Sunday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. For rates or to book an appointment, call 702-894-7472. Find more information at www.wetspati.com.

Canyon Ranch at The Venetian and The Palazzo

This might just be the largest spa in town. The Canyon Ranch SpaClub is so big it even has its own restaurant overseen by Wolfgang Puck. On the pool level belonging to both The
Venetian and The Palazzo, it’s easily accessible from the guest elevators. But for those not wanting to visit this 134,000-square-foot facility, spa decadence can be enjoyed in the comfort of their suite.

Canyon Ranch offers everything from in-suite massages, private Pilates instruction and yoga lessons, to in-suite hair, makeup and pedicures. This is great for women getting prepared for special events. They’ll even send a certified fitness instructor to get you into shape in the privacy of your own room.

Canyon Ranch was one of the originators of the spa movement when it was founded in 1979. It opened here in 1999, along with The Venetian. The SpaClub features all the standard amenities and some unique ones, such as a 40-foot indoor rock-climbing wall and Aquavana, a European-inspired suite of thermal spa cabins, experiential showers, cold rooms and aqua-thermal bathing experiences. There’s even a lounge serving specialty cocktails featuring organic spirits and beers and organic, biodynamic or sustainable wines.

Canyon Ranch SpaClub is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. More information is available by calling 877-220-2688 or by visiting either of the resorts’ websites.