Blythswood Square opens Scottish inspired spa

28.09.10

Blythswood Square Hotel has announced the opening of its much-anticipated new spa, highlighting Scottish culture with the visionary design work of Graven Images.

“Our intention was to continue the guest experience of staying at Blythswood Square Hotel into the spa –it is designed to feel essentially ‘Scottish’ but in a sense, celebrating all that is good about contemporary Scotland and not tartanalia," said Jim Hamilton, design director for Graven Images.

The Spa at the Blythswood Square hotel is located over two floors and covers an area of 10,000 square feet, incorporating nine luxury treatment rooms, a thermal suite with a range of experiences, two relaxation pools, a relaxing lounge and cafe area plus several additional lounging areas.

Featuring a palette of muted tones influenced by the hues of natural stone, Hamilton also incorporated Calacatta marble, dark oiled oak veneers and soft sensual lighting to help guests revitalize after their explorations and excursions throughout Glasgow.

Blythswood Square Spa offers a range of treatments including the including the Blythswood Thermal Experience – a seven stage journey of alternating temperature experiences to sooth, relax and detoxify the body prior to spa treatments or as a restorative therapy. The Spa’s menu also features the UK’s first indigenous Scottish treatments designed in conjunction with luxury organic skincare house, ila, and special Seaweed Bath complete with organic hand-harvested seaweed sourced direct from the Hebrides.

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