Feeling weary, stressed or generally in need of a little pampering? A spa break could be just the thing to help you make it through the fast approaching silly season. Pressed for time? You won’t regret finding an opportunity to de-stress with a relaxing facial or on the massage table. We suggest you check out (or check into!) a fabulous city hotel retreat & chill out. Here are 4 top picks of CBD Spa Hotels from the Ultimate team @TheVenueShop.com (Plus, you could win your own luxury urban staycation…)

*Remember, before you switch off the mobile & escape, don’t forget to send through any off-site or Christmas party requirements to TheVenueShop.com Enquire team so we can have a comprehensive yet concise, like-with-like shortlist of the perfect venue options waiting in your inbox when you return to your desk! Of course, along with any extra-special value / bonus offers to pass on for you too…



The Langham Sydney | 89-113 Kent St, Sydney
At the leafy, quiet end of Kent St, only a hill stands between the chaos of The Rocks & The Langham Sydney's calm, serenity - this hotel enjoys a "far-from-the-madding-crowd" feel. After a $30-million makeover a couple of years back, this delightfully intimate property unveiled a grand lobby lit by the sun & beautifully appointed luxury rooms.

We highly recommend you check in then head straight for the hotel’s underground Day Spa by Chuan, a lavish underground spa sanctuary. For total relaxation, try the 90-minute Urban Release Package (exfoliation using Chaun's signature organic, hand-blended red mandarin, lime & cranberry mix, plus full body massage). Or the "Champagne & Gold" experience is the ultimate indulgence incorporating massage, Skin Lifting facial, deluxe manicure, pedicure plus light lunch with a glass of Laurent-Perrier. The spa also offers a Gentleman’s Menu, Pregnancy Pampering, or build your own options – ensuring you find the perfect way to switch off & revive, tailored just for you.

Hotel Realm, Canberra | 18 National Circuit, Barton
When it comes to cutting-edge wellness treatments, it’s hard to beat Hotel Realm’s mudd the Spa - uniting contemporary design with ancient healing traditions to enhance the well-being of your mind, body & soul. The centrepiece here is the Vichy shower - a massage bed with 7 overhead jets - a hydrotherapeutic treatment including full-body exfoliation, gentle shower & mineral-balm application to cleanse, relax & rejuvenate in one go. mudd also offers a Body Cocoon experience: pistachio-scrub exfoliation, cleansing body mask, before steam & gentle water-massage in the Body Cocoon “capsule”.

TIP: If you can, check into a room on the Executive (4th) floor for uninterrupted views of Parliament House as a gentle reminder, that while you may feel a world away, you’re still only a Hansard’s throw from home...

Crown Towers Melbourne | 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
With 17 treatment rooms (2 exclusively for couples) at the Crown Towers Crown Spa, why not spend some time in the hammam-style steam room & follow with a full-body mud wrap to purge any toxins. Our pick of luxurious treatments is the White Caviar Illuminating Treatment – a rejuvenating 90-minute facial. PLUS, Crown Spa also has its own hair & beauty studio.

To dial up the "luxe factor", check into a 30th or 31st floor villa - 130sqm of total decadence including all-marble bathroom with Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries. If this is a little beyond your reach, rest assured even the lead-in room types are quality, well-appointed with the most comfortable King Beds & a deep-soaking bath. Plus there’s something especially calming about the city views minus the sound...

Sofitel Brisbane Hotel | 249 Turbot St, Brisbane
A 5 star city oasis of chic design. The Opal Rasul Steam Temple might be located directly above Central Station but the cavernous turquoise tiled room could be straight out of Arabian Nights. Part of Stephanies Spa Retreat within the Sofitel Brisbane hotel, try a Moroccan-inspired DIY body-brushing treatment with 3 different muds provided for legs, upper body & face. Get seriously messy before steam pumps into the room, until nothing is visible but the star-like lights in the ceiling. Recommend following this treatment with a massage to round out the experience.

TIP: This hotel offers a great range of accommodation when ready to retreat - you may like to request a suite ending with “01” on any floor, if you prefer a corner spot with Anzac Square & city views.

**All featured CBD hotels also provide a diverse range of fabulous meeting & event spaces, so when looking to book your next celebration, conference or corporate function, allow the Ultimate team @TheVenueShop to support you by identifying & negotiating the best possible venues, with solutions tailored for your specific needs**

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