Summer edit: city spa breaks
For urban escapes and metropolitan relaxation, cocktails on rooftop terraces and city celebrations, whether it's wellbeing after work or weekend wellness, here are some of our top city spa destinations.
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From glamping pods to the Hilton Garden Inn hotel itself, accommodation at Adventure Parc Snowdonia gives you the chance to style your getaway as you want it. Sleep in stylish, contemporary rooms and suites with every mod con you could ask for, or choose glamping pods just a short walking distance from the main surf hub - just as stylish but a little more DIY. Sleeping up to four guests, with one double bed and two singles, each pod has heating, plug sockets and a decked seating area at the front. Just bring your sleeping bag and pillow and you’re good to go!
In keeping with the theme, there's a choice of restaurants at the retreat. The hotel offers fine dining at Zephyr's Bar & Grill - a light and airy space that's open for all meals and enjoying views across the lagoon. Meanwhile, there's also the Deli, open throughout the day, and the Bar and Kitchen which offers light bites and sharing platters that are perfect for family and friends.
The Adventure Parc Snowdonia is a resort that makes the most of the great outdoors, with plenty of activities that take leisure to new heights. Spend your time enjoying zip-lines, climbing walls, indoor caving and mountain biking, but the dramatic focal point of the park is a giant inland surf lagoon where you can ride man-made waves against a backdrop of forests and mountains.
Alongside the adrenaline rushes, there's pace to wind down in the Wave Garden Spa, situated within the hotel. Ultra modern and purpose-built, its facilities range from indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools to a double hammam, foot spa and Himalayan salt sauna. Outdoor sating takes in views of the mountains as you snuggle up by cosy fire pits. The experience is complete with decadent therapies from the Tribe517 product line using ingredients that are practically good enough to eat.
One of the great joys of Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia is that alongside being stylish and elegant, it's got something for everyone. Groups of friends find plenty to see and do, making it ideal for hen parties and stag-dos with a difference, while families delight in an action-packed holiday guaranteed to give everyone an experience they will enjoy.
"The spa was spacious, extremely clean and comfortable. I used every option available, specifically enjoying the infinity pool and the main sauna. My experience included a 25-minute facial, and was absolutely superb. Shannon, the therapist, was lovely and excellent at her work." - Sue
"Overall, we really enjoyed our spa experience. Everything was to a great standard - really relaxing and enjoyable. I would like to thank Aisha and Katy for making the day smooth and relaxing for us as well - thanks ladies. Highly recommended." - Iwan
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