Spa Getaways in the U.S. Northwest
Relax and Unwind at these Four Luxurious Destinations
A spa getaway is a great way to relax, forget about the daily grind and enjoy being pampered. These four destination spas in the Pacific Northwest offer just that.
Massages, aromatherapy and serenity are mainstays at most destination spas. At these Pacific Northwest spas, you get all that plus the beautiful scenery and the laid-back character of the region, a surefire way to melt away stress and take a break from it all.
Salish Lodge and Spa, Snoqualmie, WA
A uniquely Pacific Northwest getaway, this lodge is perched near the top of Snoqualmie Falls. In addition to an award-winning hotel and restaurants, the spa at the lodge is a gem. The space is Asian-inspired, with shoji doors, slate and madrona floors and aromatic cedar. There are soaking pools, a dry sauna and a eucalyptus-scented steam room for relaxation, and an extensive menu of services. Facials, wraps, body treatments, massage and couples' treatments will leave you refreshed and glowing. The ultimate indulgence is the "Cascade Escape," a signature treatment that includes five signature treatments — a foot revitalizer, a facial, cedar body exfoliation, an earth cocoon and a signature heated river rock massage. The package costs $508 USD per person and lasts 300 minutes. Most individual treatments cost from $100-$200 USD, and the spa is always a silent facility, offering the most serene experience possible. Visit the Web site or call 1-800-2-SALISH to schedule an appointment.
Spa Wanapine, Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Warm Springs, OR
The Kah-Nee-Ta Resort is a large complex with swimming pools, a resort and endless activities, where vacationers can enjoy the high desert heat and the natural beauty surrounding the property. Spa visitors can enjoy it in a different way, with soothing waters and relaxing rubdowns.
The spa takes advantage of hot springs and also offers soothing Vichy showers, jaccuzis and saunas. This is a full-service spa that offers massages, body treatments, facials and nails as well as makeup services. Signature treatments include a self-tanner body treatment, a massage using essential oils that includes a mineral soak and a reflexology treatment. Spa treatments cost between $50 and $250 USD, and a 90-minute pass to use the spa's facilities and relaxation areas costs $10. Packages are available. To make a reservation, call 1-800-554-5-4SUN or visit the Web site.
Alderbrook Resort Spa, Union, WA
This stunning Northwest-style hotel rests on the idyllic banks of the Hood Canal, a popular vacation spot for Seattle business tycoons like Bill Gates. With a view of the nearby Olympic Mountain range and lots of property to explore, the lodge offers relaxation and adventure.
Rooms, dining and even sitting in the large lobby near the fireplace are all luxury experiences here. But the spa takes it even to the next level. Specializing in an array of customized massages, from hot stone to maternity to aromatherapy, the spa has a cool feel and plush, comfortable furniture to aid in relaxation. Body treatments leave skin rejuvenated and nail services like manicures and pedicures relax overworked feet and hands. Facials can be followed by makeup application so you don't miss a beat on your way back to your cottage, lodge room or one of the restaurants on the property. There is also a gym, pool and sauna. Treatments mostly range from $100-$200 USD, with makeup services costing from $30-$50 USD. Seasonal specials are available. To make a reservation, visit the Web site or call (360)898-2200.
Avalon Hotel & Spa, Portland, OR
This urban retreat takes advantage of its natural surroundings plenty — its convenient location along the Willamette River just south of downtown Portland means the surroundings are peaceful, even if the conveniences of the city are just moments away.
Spa Chakra offers a holistic experience, complete with world-renowned skin care products and an individual approach to each guest's individual needs. In addition to massages, facials, body treatments and body refreshers, the spa offers health services like naturopathy, chakra balancing or Reiki, an "energy remedial work." Packages like "Queen for a Day," which offers a body polish, massage, facial and foot therapy, cost approximately $600 USD. The state-of-the-art gym facilities offer a chance for guests to work up a sweat, and the adjoining hotel and Rivers Restaurant offer other ways to enjoy the natural surroundings and the surrounding urban setting. Valet parking is available for spa guests. Call (503)802-5800 or visit the Web site to make a reservation.
