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The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Milan
Milan’s ultra-luxe subterranean spa
Under the wood-paneled walls and veined Italian marble of Mandarin Oriental, Milan the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star spa of the hotel offers meticulous, holistic treatments guided by age-old Oriental philosophies.
Italian architect and design team ACPV ARCHITECTS, Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel, were inspired by the five feng shui elements — wood, fire, earth, metal and water — and used natural materials such as variegated granite and wood floors. The result? A tranquil, meditative setting that doesn’t skimp on luxurious touches.
Italian architect and design team ACPV ARCHITECTS, Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel, were inspired by the five feng shui elements — wood, fire, earth, metal and water — and used natural materials such as variegated granite and wood floors. The result? A tranquil, meditative setting that doesn’t skimp on luxurious touches.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- The Milan spa uses products from four luxury wellness brands, including the world-renowned Biologique Recherche, Subtle Energies, 111SKIN and the Mandarin Oriental Quintessence Aromatherapy collection, a signature line of natural oils in five different energies based on feng shui elements — awaken, bloom, flourish, release and reflect.
- Lotions, fragrances and candles curated from wellness collections are available in the spa boutique.
- In addition to the 24-hour gym, The Mandarin caters to those who prefer to go for a jog outside, too, with a morning-time station equipped with water and towels at the hotel entrance.
- The spa also utilizes organic ESPA products that source natural ingredients such as nutrient-rich argan oil, cleansing yucca extract and anti-aging summer snowflake bulb for innovative treatments.
Things to Know
- Dedicated, bespoke sessions generally run from an hour and 20 to 50 minutes — therapists recommend longer appointments to maximize well-being, rejuvenation and deep relaxation tailored to your very specific needs.
- Personal trainers and yoga instructors are available for private sessions.
The Treatments
- An assortment of body massages uses various techniques such as deep tissue, Native American stone therapy, holistic aromatherapy, Thai-style stretching and detoxifying lymphatic drainage.
- The Mandarin Oriental Signature Spa Therapy, a personalized body massage ritual, involves a therapist mixing Quintessence Aromatherapy oils based on a guest questionnaire that determines unbalanced feng shui elements derived from yin and yang philosophies.
- Another popular experience is the Golden Saffron Ritual, which begins with a relaxing foot ritual and is followed by a restorative body massage and an illuminating facial treatment.
The Facilities
- The 9,688-square-foot spa features an indoor heated pool decked in timeless turquoise tiles, a sauna, a steam room, a relaxation area and ample changing rooms.
- If you’re planning a group spa day, opt for a Spa Suite. It includes private showers, a relaxation area, changing rooms, a whirlpool and a steam room.
- The luxury spa's 24-hour fitness center, with wall-length mirrors and hardwood floors, offers Technogym cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
- There’s also a mani-pedi studio and a hair salon headed by a celebrity stylist, G Hair Stylist Salon.
Getting There
