Beijing's new 'urban resort', The Bulgari Hotel Beijing, has officially opened, raising the bar for luxury wellness facilities in the Chinese capital with the the launch of the new Bulgari Spa.

Located in the mixed-use Genesis complex, adjacent to the Tadao Ando-designed Genesis Art Foundation, right in the heart of Beijing’s exclusive Embassy District, the 119-room hotel - which officially opened today (September 27) - has been designed as an oasis of tranquillity that blends art with nature and  includes a two­-storey Bulgari Spa developed by consultancy, development and management firm, Goco Hospitality.

The 1,500-sq-m Bulgari Spa displays some of the most extensive wellness facilities available in Beijing, including a 25-m swimming pool, a vitality pool, relaxation lounges, eight treatment rooms and two treatment suites, a male grooming room, as well as various heat and water facilities, which include a steam room, a sauna and an ice fountain.

The spa combines the timeless glamour and heritage of Bulgari with a contemporary Italian luxury that’s blended with unique local Chinese influences. Employing rare and lavish materials and custom-built design features, the Bulgari Spa distinctly reflects the exclusive Bulgari lifestyle.

Goco Hospitality worked closely with the Bulgari team and leading product partners on developing the Bulgari Spa’s range of treatments, including signature treatment journeys such as the Himalayan Crystal Healing Journey, which employs incredibly pure ancient Himalayan salt crystals in a series of treatments that work together to cleanse and purify the body.

Another journey was specially developed to repair and protect the skin from the negative effects of atmospheric pollution through the nourishing powers of organic plants and fruit, such as avocado, pomegranate seed oil and jasmine. Taking inspiration from ancient Chinese health and wellness philosophies, a further signature journey combines a detailed understanding of qi, tai chi, acupressure and foot reflexology.

Ingo Schweder, founder and CEO of Goco Hospitality, said: “We very much enjoyed working closely with the highly experienced Bulgari team to help bring their stunning vision to life. The new Bulgari Spa will truly be a leading wellness facility for the residents of and visitors to Beijing.” - TradeArabia News Service