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Sofitel’s So Spa Mumbai’s swanky new rejuvenation haunt, the Spa at Sofitel BKC will give you a true taste of luxury. Sofitel Mumbai BKC has now launched its very own signature spa-So SPA. On a dedicated floor, sprawling over 6,000 square feet, the So SPA hosts six treatment rooms. Of these, one is an exclusive couple’s spa area with a private jacuzzi and other amenities. The So SPA treatments draw inspiration from a French gourmet restaurant menu, another area of Sofitel’s sphere of excellence. The starters and desserts last for 30 minutes, the main course lasts between 30 & 90 minutes. There are a few Specials and menu suggestions that last up to 150 minutes per treatment. At So SPA, the abundance of peace meets the abundance of space and it promises a unique personal experience—original music and exclusive signature treatments, which include the So Rejuvenating Facial, So Exhilarating Massage and Le Diamantaire Facial by Gemology, exclusive to Sofitel Mumbai BKC. Mr. Bernd Schneider, General Manager Sofitel Mumbai BKC says, “Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s So Spa is an exhilarating, uplifting and rejuvenating experience offering a mix of treatments from India and around the world. So SPA is a true escape from the hustle of Mumbai city and is an exceptional spa with a unique experience.” Designed by renowned French designer, Isabelle Miaja, So SPA at Sofitel Mumbai BKC leaves you mesmerized by its beauty. The entrance of the SPA is designed to create an instant tranquil feeling, using soft sheer drapery dotted with decorative Indian posts. The interiors of the spa are bright and pleasant with controlled lighting, predominantly displaying the colour gold, which is a shared passion by the French and Indians alike. The angular placements, tilt-glass style and use of gleaming gold remind one of the designer’s fervour towards gold and diamonds. Miaja has created the Tree of Life in the spa area, which is symbolic of the body renewing its life by means of the mysteriously rejuvenating spa treatments. However, she claims her personal favourite part of the spa to be the “Golden drops of luxury” that float above the water fountain and along the far wall. Her inspiration behind this element, she says, was the depiction of an exotic golden rainfall. Water features and landscaping elements are installed to create a harmonious feel with natural elements, soothing the senses while relaxing the mind and body.
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