Mandara Spa 20th Anniversary Party @ Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Did you know Mandara Spa is celebrating their 20th Anniversary this May? Yes, you heard that right, they've been around since 1996. The first Mandara Spa opened in May 1996 at The Chedi (now Alila Ubud) in Ubud, Bali. In 1998, Mandara Spa formed a US based division, headquartered in Hawaii, to develop spas in Micronesia, Hawaii and the Pacific. I was at Mandara Spa at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel yesterday to check out their anniversary celebration event.
Mandara Spa 20th Anniversary Party @ Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel |
Mandara Spa
Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail & Jalan Ampang,
50450, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Tel: +60 3 2162 2233
Fax: +60 3 2163 1122
E-mail: malaysia@mandaraspa.com
Hotel Website: www.klrenaissance.com
Hours of Operation:
Spa: 10am - 9pm
Entrance of Mandara Spa |
Mandara Spa at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel is a luxurious urban retreat. The specially designed two-storey spa is located at the East Wing, next to the Fitness Center and easily accessible through the stunning swimming pool level. The Spa features double and single Deluxe Spa Suites with en-suite bath and steam shower to provide you with the ultimate Spa journey; whilst other treatment rooms offer steam shower or shower only facilities. Relaxing foot massage, manicure and pedicure treatments are available in a specially designated area.
Massage bed |
The luxurious couple massage room |
The name Mandara comes from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods’ quest to claim Tirta Sanjiwani – a powerful holy water that held the secret of immortality and eternal youth. The legend pitches good against evil as it tells of the ten stages of destruction and the eventual return to harmony. In this legend, Mandara Giri is a sacred mountain from which Tirta Sanjiwani flows.
Statue in front of the entrance |
The exotic aromas of spices and pure essential oils, and the gentle sounds of soothing music, will bathe your senses and lull you into a state of relaxed bliss. The ideal place for relaxation, inspiration and sublime indulgence. Anyway, I was there at their 20th Anniversary Party, where the very sweet Sri, Spa Manager of Mandara Spa brought us along on a journey of learning.
Sri, Spa Manager of Mandara Spa bringing us on a guided tour |
Before bringing us on a guided tour of Mandara Spa, Sri introduced to us some very unique concoctions using fresh ingredients. With one aim, to relax and rejuvenate, we had a short crash course on how to make Kunyit Asem Juice. After showing us, we each got to try it out ourselves. Pretty interesting.
Kunyit Asem Juice |
Ingredients to make Kunyit Asem Juice |
On top of the Kunyit Asem Juice, we each got a chance to see how a Traditional Body Scrub is prepared (ie: the ingredients used), how a Balinese Boreh Scrub is made as well as a demo performing massage with original coconut oil with grilled onion. I wouldn't have known all this if it wasn't for Sri's explanation.
Traditional Body Scrub |
Balinese Boreh Scrub |
Elemis is the leading luxury British spa and skincare brand favoured by as many as 5.7 million spa-goers per year through its global network of over 1,200 spas, retail locations, travel spas and cruise line spas. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2010, Elemis today has the single largest influence on trends and developments in the global spa and skincare market.
Elemis range of products used in Mandara Spa |
Elemis spa-therapies offered at selected Mandara Spa locations include Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Facial, Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial, Skin IQ+ Facial for Men, Body Sculpting Cellulite and Colon Therapy, Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow, Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap and Exotic Coconut Rub & Milk Ritual Wrap.
These treatments are supported by a range of retail products that reflect every man’s and every woman’s need for serious skincare, body care and life enhancing products. Revolutionary ‘Absolutes’, oxygenating essential oils and collagen-rich plants transfer the purest form of living energy to the skin.
Some of the fragrance, and products used |
Mandara Spa offers far more than spa treatments. Regardless of whether the guest books a massage or a 2-hour package, the aim is to provide a rejuvenating journey of sensory awakening. Small touches, like offerings to the guest’s well-being, are thoughtfully added along the way.
Even the lounge area is comfy |
Leg massage, neck and shoulder massages are done here in this room |
Consistently excellent service, well executed and well designed treatments, high standards of professionalism, respect for the guest and attention to detail are the distinguishing characteristics of a Mandara Spa. The Mandara Spa experience combines the beauty and allure of Asian traditions with the sophistication of modern spa techniques.
Mandara Spa |
The distinctive Mandara Spa experience reflects the company’s origins in the exotic island of Bali, Indonesia. Unlike traditional European spas that are often clinical and technical, Mandara Spa celebrates Asian traditions of hospitality and natural beauty. Guests can savour their spa experiences in spacious open-air spa villas, where they can enjoy some of Asia’s centuries old traditional health and beauty treatments in the natural beauty of Asian tropical gardens. Mandara Spa blends traditional treatments from India, Thailand and Indonesia with some of the newest health and beauty trends.
We were treated to a complimentary shoulder massage at Mandara Spa 20th Anniversary Party |
Mandara Spa 20th Anniversary promo |
For the traditional Asian inspired treatments, Mandara Spa has developed a range of signature products made from high quality, natural ingredients. Most of these body scrubs, face masks, face scrubs and skin conditioners are made fresh each day, using local produce. The signature aromatherapy massage oil blends use 100% pure essential oils in a natural vegetable oil base. Some locations also offer another level of choice with high performance products from the Elemis range. I personally can't wait for my next massage session at Mandara Spa, one which I would be coming back for soon enough!
Stayed at this hotel once, didn't check out the spa. Hey! Why the girl in your first pic looked so sad?
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