Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana : Amazing Spas

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Ritz-Carlton New Orleans

Accommodating plus! Once I had made reservations for my New Orleans trip, I made it my business to call the Ritz Carlton to book my spa reservations. I was lucky enough to speak with Kim C, who was a delight to talk with. Kim was wonderful and truly helpful when I told her my dilemma, I was so stressed from just moving residence and office, and needing Detox from all the dining out for the last 2 months, and mentioned the deep tissue massage that I’ve been craving for weeks. She took all of my information down and said that she’d get right back to me with a suggestion for the proper treatment. Done in the true Ritz-Carlton style!

The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans Spa just reopened after a major renovation on April 15, 2007. From the Fleur de Lys designs on the carpet in the restaurant and the antiques distributed throughout the hotel, the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans doesn’t disappoint.

From the two staff members who greet and personally take you to your final destination in the hotel, to the attentive-as-usual servers in the dining room, you will be pampered in the usual Ritz style.

The spa area still had some things being added, such as the Spa Café and the retail area under expansion, but the spa itself is in full swing. There is a dry sauna, eucalyptus steam room, a European shower with 6 heads in it, three more private showers, and a locker room with electronic locks on each of the lockers including a private dressing room. There is a wonderful quiet area, with two day beds with pillows and cozy blankets to snuggle up in while you enjoy a mimosa, glass of cabernet or chardonnay, or a glass of fruit-infused water. The lighting is low, but still adequate to read one of the magazines that are spread out around the area.

You can experience many pleasures from the vast array of treatments, but the one that I highly recommend in addition to the deep tissue massage is:

The Café Au Lait treatment which is a combination of coffee, milk, rosemary and some other secret ingredients; this coffee scrub is used to gently exfoliate dead skin cells while essential oils soothe and moisturize the skin. This anti-cellulite treatment releases toxins, activates fat dissolution, firms and smoothes the skin. While the body is detoxifying, the scalp is gently massaged with a coffee-scented oil, to awaken the senses and calm the mind. You will also enjoy a facial massage, if Beth is giving you your treatment, as she is an esthetician as well. She has delicate and firm touch, and hits precise pressure points along the face and scalp.

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