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A moment of bliss
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is a legendary Montréal hotel, not least because it’s home to the beautiful Moment Spa, an oasis right downtown. Enjoy long, languid moments of indulgence or fit in a quick hit of wellness with their Well-Being Breaks, 25-minute express treatments to refresh, revive and get you on your way in a beautiful flash.
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Fresh like rainfall
Rainspa is a wellness enclave within the gorgeous Hôtel Place d’Armes in Old Montréal, steps away from Notre-Dame Basilica. This spa draws locals as well as visitors for its renowned hammam (it was among the first in the city) as well as a range of treatments that includes advanced facials, a lymphatic drainage massage and hair removal.
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Fit for a saint
One of the many perks of staying at the Ritz-Carlton Montréal, the first and only Five Diamond stay in the city, is Spa St. James. The spa itself includes waterfalls, a relaxation lounge with fireplaces, spacious treatment rooms, a manicure and pedicure suite and a state-of-the-art salon, but bookings also give you access to the stunning rooftop pool as well as the sauna and steam room.
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Gray is the new black
Spa William Gray is a wellness destination within the Hôtel William Gray, an Old Montréal hotel beloved by gourmands. Special features of its full-pampering circuit include a herbal sauna, a Himalayan salt room, a Finnish sauna, a eucalyptus steam room and an especially delightful hot quartz bed.
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Northern delights
Experience the northern tradition of Scandinavian baths in the cutting-edge Scandinave Spa at Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel. Nestled among the historic buildings of Old Montréal, this leading day spa has garnered numerous awards for its architecture and design. The water circuit (bathing suit required) is a must, and even better when followed by a lomi atsu or Thai massage.
Prestigious pampering
Inside the picturesque Le Mount Stephen Hotel in the Golden Square Mile, you’ll find MBiospa Prestige, a place of escape with signature packages all their own. The unique Spicy Escape, for example, promises a 90-minute combination of body treatments that will whisk you away along the Spice Route with the enchanting scents of cinnamon, star anise and cardamom.
L’Avie est belle
Avie Spa within the Marriott SpringHills Suites Old Montréal has won accolades for its couple massage, so if you’ve travelled with a partner you’re in luck. There are plenty of indulgent treatments for one, however, including nail care, a hair salon, and a massive menu of facials, including the Ultimate CBD Facial, which harnesses the antioxidant’s incredible healing properties.
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The peak of luxury
The jewel of Philips Square, Hotel Birks Montréal is a boutique hotel owned by the legendary Canadian jewellery brand. It houses the fantastic Valmont Spa, where the signature treatments range from a deep-tissue energizing massage to a radiant facial ritual.
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As luck would have it
The Lucky Water Spa is a treat within the Holiday Inn Montréal Downtown in Chinatown. Pair a day of treatments with sessions in the tourmaline sauna, the jacuzzi and the hammam, and when you need a break, enjoy a game at the mahjong table — you’re also welcome to order lunch from a selection of the neighbourhood’s Chinese restaurants.
Inner balance
Omni Mont-Royal Hotel in the glittering Golden Square Mile houses the EQlib Medispa, a medical spa that draws locals for its aesthetic treatments (think chemical peels, teeth whitening, micro-needling and anti-wrinkle lifting treatments) but is also known for its next-level mani-pedis.
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M for magical
Welcome to the Delta Hotels by Marriott Montréal and to the magnificent M Biospa, where the treatments range from aesthetic and medical to relaxing and rejuvenating. Try out the oxygen bar for a quick hit of freshness or indulge in body treatments like the Oriental Panpuri Escape (featuring a Thai coconut butter scrub, an antioxidant green tea back mask and a full-body rub) and the Jet Lag Aqua facial.
Pressure points
With its central location on hustle-bustling René-Lévesque Boulevard in the heart of downtown, the Centre Sheraton Montréal Hotel is perfectly placed for a full schedule of activities — contrasted with the relaxation of Studio Pressurat. This amazing spa is all about massages, with a full menu (from deep tissue to reflexology to reiki) that pairs well with a dip in the atrium pool and the hot tub or a stop in the sauna.
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For all mankind
Hôtel Humaniti Montréal, conveniently located kitty-corner with the Palais des congrès de Montréal, houses a small but mighty Urban Oasis, where you can indulge in advanced massage therapies and feel refreshed and revitalized with a signature manicure, pedicure or facial. The tranquility is palpable in this warm and comforting space.
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Out of the box
The eco-friendly modular Boxotel near the Quartier des Spectacles offers an escape from all your worries in its Spa, which doesn’t offer body treatments but pairs indoor and outdoor experiences. Relish the thermal water treatments by alternating hot and cold with bouts of relaxation on a deck chair, or just enjoy the panoramic view on the rooftop terrace.
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Every season is spa season
The stunning design of the Four Seasons Hotel Montréal extends into the Guerlain Spa, where luxurious materials like marble and polished brass begin the scintillating experience. Indulge in services like the Date Yourself experience, which invites self-care and rejuvenation though a 30-minute facial, a 60-minute massage and an opportunity to discover Guerlain’s luxurious bath. Explore the pool while you’re there, too.
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Elemental beauty
Up on the 12th floor of the luxuriously refurbished Warwick Le Crystal Montréal, you’ll find an indoor saltwater pool, a hot tub, a gym and Éléments Maison de Beauté spa. Each of the seven private cabins at this 2,500-square-foot spa oasis offers an intimate setting for prime pampering, whether it’s with a mani-pedi, hair removal or a Vitalift facial.
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Continental wellbeing
InterContinental Montréal Hotel is a preferred hotel for pool lovers in Montréal, thanks to its saltwater lap pool , but it also has a dry sauna, a steam bath, a health centre and a small Spa on the 10th floor that you’ll more or less have to yourself. Pick from a selection of massages and facial treatments to finish off an overall stellar wellness ritual.
Isa Tousignant
Isa Tousignant is a Montréal-based editor and storyteller with a curiosity that runs deeper than most. She has chatted life philosophies with celebrity chefs, gemologists, arena rockers and furries. All were transformative.
