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Yuan Spa at Hyatt on the Bund

Add: Hyatt on the Bund 1/F, 199 Huangpu Lu, near Qingpu Lu / 黄浦路199号1楼, 近青浦路
Tel: 6393 1234
Hours: 10am~midnight
Website: www.shanghai.bund.hyatt.com
Price: Yuan Massage 60 min. 780RMB
Visited on: 2012-03

I had never been down to the lower lobby of Hyatt on the Bund, and as I descended the spiral staircase in search of Yuan Spa, I wondered why I didn’t discover this calming space earlier. The open plan design, with a boulder-lined river that spanned the entire length of the vast atrium, literally has “water, water everywhere”, which makes perfect sense for a spa that’s named “Yuan” (源), the Chinese character for “source of water”.

After checking in with the receptionist, I was led to the locker room area with access to the spa’s saunas, whirlpool, and showers. The space didn’t feel very private as there were quite a few people coming in and out of the pool, so if you prefer more privacy, you can choose to change and shower in the private spa treatment rooms.

My therapist led me across the hall through a four-cornered waterfall corridor (yes, more water) and into my spa room, which is minimally decorated in subdued earthen tones. The space is natural and modern, and I especially liked the window design which allowed in some natural light from the atrium while still guaranteeing privacy.