Spa: So Spa at Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich

By Jane Kent, April 8, 2014

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As the bringer of French sophistication to hotels worldwide, Sofitel Guangzhou offers guests elegant and personalized service. So Spa continues in this tradition, with Guangzhou being the vanguard in Asia – they are the first to exclusively use the much-loved L’Occitane products.  

Minimalist French design is epitomized in the all-white, modern spa reception area, and continues through with organic curves to socializing spaces and private areas within. Treatments draw on the French tradition of cosmetology and rejuvenating traditions from East and West. The women’s and men's spaces both have Hammam areas, where one can soak, steam or even tighten up their pores in the bracing ice room.

We tried the So Exhilarating signature treatment, a 60-minute massage, intended to get circulation moving and shape up the silhouette. Guests can choose the firmness of touch, brightness of light and style of music beforehand. The treatment begins with a warm foot bath, using a luxuriant L’Occitane lavender foaming bath.

After being wrapped in soft flannel sheets, some gentle rocking is employed to get the blood moving. A full sensory experience is created by even utilizing taste – before the massage begins, a dab of honey is smeared across our lips for moisturizing and taste. The massage utilizes exclusive L’Occitane oil, notable for its lightness and tasteful scent.

Post-treatment, guests can have a swim in the large indoor pool (with underwater music broadcaster) or lie in the Swiss-designed deep relaxation room with soothing blue beams dancing on the ceiling.

// RMB580. So Spa, 7/F, Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区广州大道中988号 (020-3883 8888)

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