Hotel Saunas to Soothe the Soul
Nimmo Bay Resort | British Columbia, Canada
Tucked away among British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort is the definition of a secret hideaway. It’s a true paradise for nature lovers and relaxation seekers alike, offering everything from guided helicopter tours to personalized wellness-themed days. Their custom-built floating sauna is only accessible via boat, kayak or paddleboard, and the idea is to intermittently jump straight from the sauna into the frigid Pacific Ocean. It may sound daunting, but this practice has been proven to increase energy levels, improve circulation, reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.
Photo credit: Nimmo Bay / Jeremy Koreski
Hotel Saunas to Soothe the Soul
Hotel Traube Tonbach | Baiersbronn, Germany
Located in Germany’s Black Forest, Hotel Traube Tonbach is most commonly known for its culinary artistry—boasting a three Michelin star restaurant, it’s iconic in the region. While it’s certainly earned that title, it’s also the ultimate destination for sophisticated sweat lovers, with a forest sauna, sound sauna, floral steam bath and infrared and infusion saunas. There’s also a sanarium, which is best described as a cross between a sauna and a steam room. When the heat becomes too much, a refreshing ice igloo awaits.
Hotel Saunas to Soothe the Soul
Lido Palace | Lake Garda, Italy
On the picturesque shores of Lake Garda, Lido Palace began as a holiday destination for European royalty, hosting Austrian princes, duchesses and even the King and Queen of Italy in 1921. Their CXI Spa is indeed fit for a king, featuring personalized globetrotting paths that include Turkish baths, various types of Indian massages and a traditional Finnish sauna. For an extra energy boost, there’s also a stunning pink salt brick sauna with individual loungers, as well as “emotional showers,” which essentially combine showers, mood lighting and aromatherapy for the ultimate stress relief.
Hotel Saunas to Soothe the Soul
Loggers Lodge | Harads, Sweden
Set in the heart of traditional Swedish Lapland, Loggers Lodge is a haven with a homespun vibe, and a wood-fired sauna as the centerpiece. Made up entirely of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, it allows guests to get their sweat on while gazing out at the breathtaking winter wonderland around them. To get the full spa experience, staff are happy to arrange therapists for on-demand Swedish massages. Outside, a hydrotherapy hot tub offers a jacuzzi experience under the stars and, if that night’s right, northern lights.
Photo credit: Loggers Lodge / Tanveer Badal
Hotel Saunas to Soothe the Soul
Lefay Resort & Spa | Lake Garda & Dolomites, Italy
Using a blend of traditional Chinese medicine and western science, Lefay Resorts set out to create their very own Lefay Spa Method in 2006. They have since accumulated many accolades for this method, earning a cult following among Europe’s wellness experts. Today they operate two properties, each with the wellness factor as their calling card: Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda (pictured) and Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti. At both locations, the sauna areas are divided into five energy pathways, each distinguished by different levels of temperature and humidity: The Green Dragon, The Red Phoenix, The White Tiger, The Black Tortoise and the Centre.
Hotel Saunas to Soothe the Soul
Ponta dos Ganchos | Santa Catarina, Brazil
What’s better than a sauna with a view? A private sauna with a view. Almost all of Ponta dos Ganchos’ 25 bungalows feature their very own private pools and dry saunas, allowing guests the privilege of total privacy while detoxifying, along with expansive views of the Atlantic. If they do opt to venture outside their rooms at this exclusive adults-only resort, guests can make their way to a set of charming seaside tents where a host of world-class spa treatments are available on demand. If it’s good enough for the legendary Paul McCartney, it’s good enough for us.
Hotel Saunas to Soothe the Soul
Esplanade Tergesteo | Veneto, Italy
Overlooking the rolling Euganean Hills, the panoramic, adults-only RoofTop 54 Spa at Esplanade Tergesteo brings a cosmopolitan ambiance to the wellness experience. A fireplace sits in the middle of the saltwater pool, and, per the Nordic tradition, the sauna is fabric-free—in other words, no clothes allowed. The 32-square-meter sauna hosts frequent Aufguss rituals, which are essentially steam baths accompanied by music and essential oils. To complete the spa cycle, there’s also a Turkish bath, cold plunge pool, infrared sauna, dark room and chromotherapy showers.
Hotel Saunas to Soothe the Soul
Corinthia Hotel | London, United Kingdom
In terms of hotel spas, the award-winning ESPA Life Spa at Corinthia Hotel is in a league of its own. During its conception, the world’s top experts were brought together to create an unrivaled choice in every respect. The Thermal Floor alone features an indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, amphitheater sauna, ice fountain, marble heated loungers and private sleep pods, to name a few. Each one will vie for your attention, but be sure to take your time in the sauna; this is an experience to be savored.
Hotel Saunas to Soothe the Soul
The Langley | Buckinghamshire, UK
Everything about The Langley exudes social and style cachet. Built in the mid-18th century, it once served as the third Duke of Marlborough’s hunting lodge. Following a six-year renovation project, the luxury hotel opened its doors to the public in 2019. Their chic subterranean spa has hammams, vitality pools, an amethyst crystal steam room and a juniper-wood sauna with pink Himalayan salt walls. The salt is believed to purify the air, stimulate the respiratory system, aid in pain relief and serve as a mood booster. If seasonal affective disorder is hitting hard this winter, this is the sauna for you.
Hotel Saunas to Soothe the Soul
Reykjavik Konsulat | Reykjavik, Iceland
Icelanders are famous for the age-old tradition of bathing in natural geothermic pools. Their public baths have come to serve as the communal heart of Iceland, and the therapeutic benefits are known worldwide, attracting tourists from every corner of the map. Their love of wellness also translates to a deep appreciation for the art of sauna. Featuring contemporary Icelandic designs and original 19th-century stone walls, Reykjavik Konsulat’s unique bathhouse reflects their proud cultural heritage. Inside, you’ll find a fabulous Finnish sauna and a hot tub.
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Nimmo Bay Resort | British Columbia, Canada
Tucked away among British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort is the definition of a secret hideaway. It’s a true paradise for nature lovers and relaxation seekers alike, offering everything from guided helicopter tours to personalized wellness-themed days. Their custom-built floating sauna is only accessible via boat, kayak or paddleboard, and the idea is to intermittently jump straight from the sauna into the frigid Pacific Ocean. It may sound daunting, but this practice has been proven to increase energy levels, improve circulation, reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.
Photo credit: Nimmo Bay / Jeremy Koreski
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Hotel Traube Tonbach | Baiersbronn, Germany
Located in Germany’s Black Forest, Hotel Traube Tonbach is most commonly known for its culinary artistry—boasting a three Michelin star restaurant, it’s iconic in the region. While it’s certainly earned that title, it’s also the ultimate destination for sophisticated sweat lovers, with a forest sauna, sound sauna, floral steam bath and infrared and infusion saunas. There’s also a sanarium, which is best described as a cross between a sauna and a steam room. When the heat becomes too much, a refreshing ice igloo awaits.
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Lido Palace | Lake Garda, Italy
On the picturesque shores of Lake Garda, Lido Palace began as a holiday destination for European royalty, hosting Austrian princes, duchesses and even the King and Queen of Italy in 1921. Their CXI Spa is indeed fit for a king, featuring personalized globetrotting paths that include Turkish baths, various types of Indian massages and a traditional Finnish sauna. For an extra energy boost, there’s also a stunning pink salt brick sauna with individual loungers, as well as “emotional showers,” which essentially combine showers, mood lighting and aromatherapy for the ultimate stress relief.
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Loggers Lodge | Harads, Sweden
Set in the heart of traditional Swedish Lapland, Loggers Lodge is a haven with a homespun vibe, and a wood-fired sauna as the centerpiece. Made up entirely of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, it allows guests to get their sweat on while gazing out at the breathtaking winter wonderland around them. To get the full spa experience, staff are happy to arrange therapists for on-demand Swedish massages. Outside, a hydrotherapy hot tub offers a jacuzzi experience under the stars and, if that night’s right, northern lights.
Photo credit: Loggers Lodge / Tanveer Badal
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Lefay Resort & Spa | Lake Garda & Dolomites, Italy
Using a blend of traditional Chinese medicine and western science, Lefay Resorts set out to create their very own Lefay Spa Method in 2006. They have since accumulated many accolades for this method, earning a cult following among Europe’s wellness experts. Today they operate two properties, each with the wellness factor as their calling card: Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda (pictured) and Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti. At both locations, the sauna areas are divided into five energy pathways, each distinguished by different levels of temperature and humidity: The Green Dragon, The Red Phoenix, The White Tiger, The Black Tortoise and the Centre.
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Ponta dos Ganchos | Santa Catarina, Brazil
What’s better than a sauna with a view? A private sauna with a view. Almost all of Ponta dos Ganchos’ 25 bungalows feature their very own private pools and dry saunas, allowing guests the privilege of total privacy while detoxifying, along with expansive views of the Atlantic. If they do opt to venture outside their rooms at this exclusive adults-only resort, guests can make their way to a set of charming seaside tents where a host of world-class spa treatments are available on demand. If it’s good enough for the legendary Paul McCartney, it’s good enough for us.
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Esplanade Tergesteo | Veneto, Italy
Overlooking the rolling Euganean Hills, the panoramic, adults-only RoofTop 54 Spa at Esplanade Tergesteo brings a cosmopolitan ambiance to the wellness experience. A fireplace sits in the middle of the saltwater pool, and, per the Nordic tradition, the sauna is fabric-free—in other words, no clothes allowed. The 32-square-meter sauna hosts frequent Aufguss rituals, which are essentially steam baths accompanied by music and essential oils. To complete the spa cycle, there’s also a Turkish bath, cold plunge pool, infrared sauna, dark room and chromotherapy showers.
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Corinthia Hotel | London, United Kingdom
In terms of hotel spas, the award-winning ESPA Life Spa at Corinthia Hotel is in a league of its own. During its conception, the world’s top experts were brought together to create an unrivaled choice in every respect. The Thermal Floor alone features an indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, amphitheater sauna, ice fountain, marble heated loungers and private sleep pods, to name a few. Each one will vie for your attention, but be sure to take your time in the sauna; this is an experience to be savored.
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The Langley | Buckinghamshire, UK
Everything about The Langley exudes social and style cachet. Built in the mid-18th century, it once served as the third Duke of Marlborough’s hunting lodge. Following a six-year renovation project, the luxury hotel opened its doors to the public in 2019. Their chic subterranean spa has hammams, vitality pools, an amethyst crystal steam room and a juniper-wood sauna with pink Himalayan salt walls. The salt is believed to purify the air, stimulate the respiratory system, aid in pain relief and serve as a mood booster. If seasonal affective disorder is hitting hard this winter, this is the sauna for you.
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Reykjavik Konsulat | Reykjavik, Iceland
Icelanders are famous for the age-old tradition of bathing in natural geothermic pools. Their public baths have come to serve as the communal heart of Iceland, and the therapeutic benefits are known worldwide, attracting tourists from every corner of the map. Their love of wellness also translates to a deep appreciation for the art of sauna. Featuring contemporary Icelandic designs and original 19th-century stone walls, Reykjavik Konsulat’s unique bathhouse reflects their proud cultural heritage. Inside, you’ll find a fabulous Finnish sauna and a hot tub.
