Indulge in some well-deserved self-care at these 10 top wellness destinations and experiences across Chicago.
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120 E. Delaware Place / Website
We can’t get enough of facials that incorporate high-tech machines and innovative peels and masks, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love a good old-fashioned buff and brush. Case in point—the services at this five-star spa remind us of how good it feels to sit back and relax. Choose from offerings like the personalized couples massage and the rejuvenating Hydrafacial Platinum with red and blue LED Light Therapy and lymphatic drainage.
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800 W. Superior St. / Website
Occupying a cavernous space in River West, AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago is a popular spot for relaxation seekers. The serene candlelit space houses a series of hot and cold pools to traverse at your leisure, including the Spanish-born spa’s only indoor-outdoor bath. From the 102-degree hot pool to the 50-degree ice pool, the thermal experience promotes tranquility while awakening the senses. A pair of steam rooms, heated marble stones and ultraluxe add-ons—including a red wine bath—complete the picture.
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330 N. Wabash Ave. / Website
Every treatment at Chuan Spa begins with the optional Chuan Bathing Ritual, recommended to prepare your body and mind. Guests can make their way through four hot and cold rooms to loosen the muscles and stimulate the senses. You can also enjoy full-body massages and facials, among many other offerings.
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303 W. Erie St. / Website
With four float suites and three types of tanks, there’s something for everyone here. Floating in an Epsom salt-concentrated tank reduces stress-causing cortisol and increases dopamine and endorphins, resulting in benefits from increased immune function to pain management.
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22 E. Elm St. / Website
This luxe family-owned retreat boasts high-caliber skincare technology and a one-of- a-kind pampering experience equipped with stellar sunrooms, moonlit facial treatments, a dry sauna, steam showers and a selection of spa packages for ultimate relaxation. The Romantic Couples Spa package is a favorite, featuring a milk and honey body treatment, a black oil aromatherapy massage, a sea salt and caramel couples pedicure and a romantic garden experience with chocolate and Champagne.
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160 E. Pearson St. / Website
Among the indulgent treatments available at this premier spa destination is the 80-minute Ultimate Oxygen facial, which incorporates layers of antioxidants, skin-firming peptides and a vitamin-infused blast of medical-grade oxygen for ultimate hydration. Visitors can also choose from offerings like couples massages, waxing, wellness-renewing body treatments and more.
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2358 N. Lincoln Ave. / Website
Kohler Waters Spa provides a serene oasis for urban dwellers with state-of-the-art services and water-led amenities. The wellness destination offers signature hydrotherapy treatments like Lavender Rain, which incorporates lavender, eucalyptus and warm stones to rejuvenate and reenergize the body.
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1743 W. Division St. / Website
This intriguing 13,000-square-foot Wicker Park respite sets itself apart from traditional spas by offering a wide selection of energy-healing services. Want to keep the good karma flowing at home? Try the signature healing massages or the facials and waxing.
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108 E. Superior St. / Website
The cozy environment with floor-to-ceiling windows, soothing lighting and serene music complements the luxurious treatments and superior level of service that make this spa, located in the well-appointed Peninsula Hotel, one of Chicago’s finest.
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401 E. Wacker Drive / Website
The St. Regis’ 12,000-square-foot wellness destination offers everything from massage therapy sessions to face and body treatments, set in a serene, relaxing atmosphere. Opt for a French mani, a CBD-infused “Restore & Glow” facial or a 90 or 60-minute stress-relieving massage with add-on enhancements like cupping, hot stones, illuminating peels and more.
See also: Chicago's 3 Most Soothing Water Spas
Photography by: PHOTO BY JUSTIN CHUNG/COURTESY OF FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CHICAGO
