Six Senses Spa to open at The Alpina Gstaad, Switzerland

Scheduled to open in December 2012, The Alpina Gstaad is set in the heart of the Bernese Alps and will offer an intimate and discreet haven for discerning local and international guests in search of an authentic and indulgent Alpine experience. With 56 rooms and suites, numerous possibilities for dining, relaxation and cultural enrichment, this boutique hotel will deliver a new level of distinction, while nurturing the local mountain traditions.

The 2,000 sqm Six Senses Spa will be expertly integrated into the hotel's cosy yet luxurious setting and its simple design will infuse the Alpine spirit of the surrounding environment with an Eastern flair, creating secluded, warm and natural ambience.

"We are delighted to be working with The Alpina Gstaad and the team. Their goal of setting a completely new level of distinction and authenticity goes hand-in-hand with Six Senses Spas' philosophy of creating harmonious and sensorial spaces which adapt seamlessly with local culture and surroundings and deliver unique and memorable spa experiences. Our spa at The Alpina Gstaad will carefully merge local traditions with Six Senses' signature features to delight guests from around the world"; says Bernhard Bohnenberger, President of Six Senses Resorts and Spas.

Taking the cue from the Six Senses philosophy, only natural and where possible, locally-sourced materials are being used throughout the spa. Local Swiss pine wood will evoke a sense of place but with a darker wood stain as a nod to the oriental design language. Natural fabrics in bright aqua shades will add fresh highlights to the natural palette in the reception area and subtle beige tones have been used throughout the spa.

Guests' journey begins the moment they get a glimpse of the "Tree of Life" in the spa reception, which represents the universal concept of life, growth and vitality. Unusual artwork flows from one space to the next, acting as a silent guide through the spa.

The natural environment has provided inspiration for other features such as the changing rooms with their carved rock basins, glowing honey marble lamps and rough natural timber plinths, which reflect the raw nature of the mountainous surroundings. In the chalet-style treatment rooms, the local design is evident through the use of the robust timber beams, while unique silhouette art from the region has been used as an inspired lighting feature.

The spa will feature a floatation room, a Hammam, individual treatment rooms dedicated to specialist therapies such as Ayurveda and colour therapy and colonic hydrotherapy; five multi-functional single treatment rooms, an Oriental room, a Cave room as well as a Kids Spa.

Other facilities include a Salt room, a swimming pool, a variety of relaxation rooms, a juice bar, a gym and a studio for Yoga, Pilates and Aerobics. The Kids Spa will feature a swimming pool, a salt area and a spa menu focusing on specialised children's treatments under parental guidance.

The Six Senses Spa will offer a wide range of Six Senses signature and locally-inspired treatments, Asian and Ayurvedic therapies as well as beauty treatments. In addition, there will be specialist results-driven programmes such as detox, weight-loss and fitness, supported through workshops and individual consultations.

About Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas manages 19 hotels and resorts and 27 spas in 19 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas, and has signed a further 34 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family.

Six Senses Hotels and Resorts: a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness and design, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people's senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Spas: a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists in all resorts as well as at 8 additional standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach guides guests on their personal path to well-being, taking them as deep as they want to go.

Six Senses Residences: indulgent living as nature intended, providing all the unique amenities of a resort life community, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a beautifully-appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits including fine dining, pioneering wellness programming and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Evason: a strong value focus with a vast array of personal guest experiences that the whole family will love, while sharing the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised social and environmental responsibility.

Figures as at September 30, 2021

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