Sofitel SPA – Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Words: Karen Santosuosso
Photos: Monica Tindall
One of my words for the new year is serenity. And serenity can definitely be found at the Sofitel SPA which is housed within the 5-star Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara hotel. With signature treatments, including scrubs, massages, facials, and bodywork, there’s something for everyone. Using French techniques, products, and expertise, there’s an elevated sense of bliss at the Sofitel SPA.
Sofitel SPA – Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Walking into the Sofitel SPA, we are greeted with a feeling of tranquillity and luxury. We begin in the relaxation room and are graciously offered warm jasmine and green tea, as well as some light snacks, before being guided to our private massage and changing rooms. The rooms feel calm and inviting, with peaceful music playing in the background. Each spa guest is provided with a plush robe, slippers and towel – and the linens that Sofitel SPA have chosen are fantastic. The sheets and pillowcases on the massage table all feel smooth, like butter. The lighting is just right, too.
Sofitel SPA also has two Turkish-style bathhouse rooms. They both have stately, white marble tables where you can indulge in a traditional Turkish hammam ritual to cleanse and purify your skin from head to toe. The rooms have consistent hot water running during treatments to build up the steam while also giving the aura of a waterfall.
Hammam and Gommage (Traditional Turkish body scrubbing and steaming ritual)
Mon and I opt for the Hamman and Gommage (RM 499). Entering the private hammam room makes the bustle of the city disappear. I still feel a little bit nervous as this is my first traditional Turkish hammam experience, yet Ziffora eases all my worries right away. Ziffora is my therapist, and she regularly asks about the water temperature and pressure, allowing for a tailored and comfortable experience. After being thoroughly scrubbed with a coarse Kassa glove and Savon Noir Beldi olive rich-black soap, I am slathered in a body mask, followed by a workover with soft, abundant bubbles (heavenly). My skin feels silky, smooth, and invigorated.
Facials
With cleansed and rejuvenated skin, we put our plush robes back on and head back to our private treatment rooms for a Lumineux Illuminating Radiance Facial (RM 350 for 60 minutes). Expert hands apply a smooth mask and concentrate, and an energising digit pressure technique is used to restore natural beauty to the face. Mon later comments on how much she appreciates the meticulous massage techniques that her therapist, Elcy, uses to really relax every single muscle in her face. I have to be honest – I was so relaxed that I fell asleep. Ziffora uses tender touches to wake me up and gently massages my feet and hands, too. As the treatment is finished, I feel utterly at peace with a renewed complexion.
Hammam & Facial Review
Sofitel SPA promises a luxurious and blissful spa experience within the 5-star Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara hotel. Since it is not a massively large spa, it feels quite intimate and tailored to guests’ individual needs. The service is exceptional, and we felt truly cared for by Elcy and Ziffora. If you’re feeling like a true pampering and a spa experience with great attention to detail, then the Sofitel SPA is the place to go.
Reasons to visit Sofitel SPA: indulge in a traditional Turkish hammam and gommage treatment in a serene environment; excellent service; bring your girlfriends for one of their spa deals like the Tranquil Oasis for a group of 6 ladies (RM 5200) to have the spa all to yourselves for 4 hours – which includes a body massage, Luminuex facial, body exfoliation and steam bath, as well as an afternoon tea set.
Sofitel SPA – Kuala Lumpur Damansara
No. 6 Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara
50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 32 720 6688
www.sofitel-kualalumpur-damansara.com/spa-fitness/sofitelspa
Sofitel SPA – Kuala Lumpur Damansara Opening Hours
10 am – 10 pm daily
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