May 2007

LITTLE SPA ON LA PRAIRIE

By Courtney Kretchman

This Mother’s Day, don’t just get Mom a gift – get her an experience. Invite her up the legendary winding entrance of The Beverly Hills Hotel, where she’ll be welcomed and directed by the charming valet. Up the red-carpeted steps where many a celebrity has walked before her, past the lobby, around the corner and down the stairwell, she’ll make her way to a private sanctuary known as The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie.

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Yes, it’s aesthetically beautiful – but we wouldn’t expect anything less. Yes, the La Prairie products are so chockfull of pure indulgence, you’re a little tempted to drink them. Yes, the spa facilities are so exclusive – it feels as if you’ve entered your own private haven. But then comes the staff, and that’s where the art form lies. The luxury of this spa is found truly in their customer service. Everyone knows customer service is a plus and Americans have mastered this far moreso than any other country, so we’re spoiled.

The Beverly Hills Hotel takes it to a new level, and as such, the spa follows in suit. From greeting to checkout, guests are pampered with warm smiles, fruit, tea and offerings of comfort. Known for their advancements in the anti-aging revolution, La Prairie’s skincare science and expertise are found at the core of every cellular facial, therapeutic massage and rejuvenating body scrub. Highly recommended is their signature treatment, The Caviar Firming Facial. Performed with an unprecedented concentration of Caviar Extracts, AHA’s and unique sea proteins, this facial is a treat from head to toe.

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The 1916-square-foot spa has six treatment rooms including one couples’ suite, private cabanas above the pool, steam rooms and saunas, and state-of-the-art innovations, including a hydrotherapy tub and light therapy to further enhance relaxation.

The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie is open seven days a week, from 7:00am to 10:00pm, so send Mom in at her leisure. They’ll be waiting for her.

The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie
9641 Sunset Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-887-2505