Langham Hotel
How to enjoy your visit to Chuan Spa
Chuan Spa is a place of serenity and relaxation. Please take a moment to read this page, it will help you and to fully enjoy your treatments and experience at Chuan.
What to wear?
Chuan Spa will provide you with a robe and slippers to wear during your visit and we will allocate a locker for your personal belongings.
Our therapists are professionally trained and will ensure your comfort and privacy by draping your body during treatment. Undergarments are optional for treatments such as massage however we do request that swimming attire is worn in the sauna, steam, pool and spa facilities.
When to arrive
On your first visit please arrive 30 minutes prior to your treatment to ensure time to check-in. You will be asked to complete a brief lifestyle questionnaire to determine which treatments will best suit your needs, according to the Chinese 5 elements.
We recommend you allow time for the sensual Chuan Tri-Bathing Ritual, after all Chuan Spa is a place to relax and begin to de-stress.
The Chuan Tri-Bathing Ritual
The tri-bathing ritual features an selection of wet and dry facilities to exploit the body's reaction to hot and cold for deeper relaxation, health and wellbeing.
Bathing ritual: Step 1
Begin with a 10 minute steam in our aromatic steam room. The combination of heat and water will stimulate the skin, open the pores, activate your internal deep cleansing system and re-hydrate the skin. Breathe deeply to allow the aromatherapy to soothe your mind and eliminate toxins. After 10 minutes immerse yourself under the rain shower in the steam room.
Bathing ritual: Step 2
Pat your body dry and enter the dry sauna. Allow the arid heat of the sauna to loosen and soothe any tightened or congested muscles. Dry heat will increase the bodys metabolism and bring the internal body temperature to the optimum level for your spa treatment. Spend 10 minutes in the dry sauna area.
Bathing ritual: Step 3
Proceed to the pebble lined colour therapy snail shower adjacent to the steam room. Set the water temperature to 30 degrees and activate the shower sequence. When the shower sequence has fnished activate the steam jets to conclude your bathing ritual. The snail shower will invigorate with its multiple shower heads and revitalize your blood flow.
After exiting Steam/Sauna room drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. The Chuan Tri-bathing Ritual is designed as part of the journey to rejuvenate and soothe your body & mind. It prepares your body to be in optimum condition for your Chuan Spa experience.
Spa etiquette and a few simple rules
- We will always try to accommodate your treatments if you arrive late for a booking, however if there are treatments booked directly after you, your time may be reduced.
- Mobile phones are a necessary part of modern living but are not permitted in any of our treatment rooms or relaxation lounges. In all other areas please be considerate to other guests and switch your mobile to quite or meeting mode.
- To ensure a peaceful and tranquil ambiance in the spa, children under 16 are not allowed.
- Please remember to drink fluids, especially water during and after your time at Chuan Spa.
- Men should shave a few hours before any facial treatment to increase comfort.
- If you have enjoyed a massage we suggest you leave the oils on your skin for up to 2 hours before taking a shower so that your skin fully absorbs the oils' properties.
- If you are pregnant or have any medical condition that you feel we should be aware of please inform your therapist.
- Please refrain from drinking any alcoholic beverage at least 3 hours before your treatments.
Our therapists are fully trained to ensure your treatments are some of the best you will experience. However, please inform us at any time if you are uncomfortable or require anything during your treatment, massage pressure, room temperature, and the like.