I love Sukhumvit Soi 11. It's home to many of my favourite pre-drinks and party places in Bangkok: Cheap Charlies, Nest, Aussie Bar, Old German Beer House, Vicenza, Bed Supperclub... There's always something going on on Soi 11. Jump off the BTS at Nana, avoid the suspicious stares and mumblings, walk down the soi a short way and you're bound to bump into someone you know doing something awesome. My friends and I have spent many nights pub crawling up and down Soi 11 and still, I just can't get enough of it. Now I've a new favourite to add to my list of reasons to love Soi 11: Hapa Spa.
Being coated entirely in chocolate is, I have learned, an unworldly experience. I booked myself in for the "Unwind Delight Package", one of many packages available. If packages aren't your thing, there are also individual treatments to choose from. My chosen indulgence had me enjoying the sinful delights of an organic body scrub, chocolate body wrap, head massage and aromatherapy body massage. I walked out 3 hours later with a goofy smile on my face, feeling ready to climb off the rollercoaster and resume life in this newfound space of inner peace and serenity.
Upon arrival, you are shown to your own dimly lit, scented room with attached shower. There's no moving between rooms for different treatments, something I found to make a remarkable difference to the entire experience. Tranquil music plays in the background while you make yourself comfortable and prepare for your pampering session. As I had different treatments, I showered between treatments and while I did, therapists prepared the room for the next treatment. The whole encounter was managed with incredible professionalism and efficiency while being a luxuriously relaxing experience for me.
I will definitely me back... Several times. I highly recommend a trip to Hapa Spa to anyone in Bangkok, we all need a bit of an escape from this crazy city from time to time and I cannot think of a better place for a bit of Bangkok deliverance.
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