A giant spa just opened in one of Ontario’s most touristy destinations

The newly reimagined and revitalized 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, has unveiled The Spa at Q.

The tranquil environment houses a welcome centre and boutique, relaxation lounge, treatment rooms, fitness centre, restorative Himalayan salt room, and a regenerative hydrotherapy circuit unlike anything else in the Niagara region.

The spa is finished with simple forms and a natural palette offering an ethereal softness throughout, framed by sunlight pouring in from an expansive skylight above.

Roman bathing 

The Spa at Q’s wellness formula is rooted in the modern age while respecting traditions of centuries past. The star attraction is an expansive Wellness Hydrotherapy Circuit that reproduces the time-honoured concept of caldarium (hot), tepidarium (warm), and frigidarium (cool).

Guests are self-guided through the therapeutic circuit starting in the hot plunge pool and moving to the sensory shower, which cycles through four types of water pressure infused with light and aromatherapy. The cedar-lined sauna is next, followed by a cooling plunge in the warm pool. Next, is the eucalyptus steam room and the spectacular (and frigid) snow room, where the circuit concludes. 

The hydrotherapy circuit is an effective treatment on its own ($95/120 minutes) or as an add-on to an existing massage or facial experience ($45). 

Recovery and restoration

The Spa at Q offers a soothing journey of self-discovery and transformation, where everything can be personalised to each guest’s needs. Beyond the hydrotherapy circuit are 12 treatment rooms for facials and experience massages infused with rose quartz, hot stones, and hyperbaric oxygen.

Two rooms have been specially for ultra-luxurious and therapeutic wet treatments like the luminous Celestial Black Diamond Sculpting Treatment ($450/90 minutes). The signature treatment room is outfitted with a private infrared sauna designed specifically for couples to enjoy prior to their massage. The space offers a stunning Tuscan-vibe and is stocked with refreshing drinks and outfitted with massage tables dressed in warm blankets to create the ultimate escape from the everyday.  

A beautiful sanctuary dedicated to pampering hands and feet with premium manicures and pedicures is prominently placed to the side of the welcome centre. In the relaxation lounge, comfortable chairs beckon guests to sit back and be soothed. Complimentary fresh pressed ginger and turmeric shots, premium tea, coffee, and infused water are available. 

Mindful menus

Mindfully prepared menus reflect the guiding principles of natural ingredients, local and sustainable, less is more. Ingredients are influenced by the seasons while being themed to the abundant goodness that the Niagara region is famed for. Joy McCarthy, founder of Joyous Health, a certified holistic nutritionist and best-selling cookbook author has contributed signature recipes that will be featured.
 

The salt room

Rounding out the spa’s dynamic offerings, the salt room is another healing space that wows. The room’s detoxifying effects can help reduce symptoms of various respiratory illnesses and skin conditions, and reduce inflammation. The space will host sound bath meditations, private massages, yoga classes, and more.

Looking ahead to next summer, a serene outdoor space outfitted with cabanas, a yoga lounge, gardens and more will debut, adding additional layers to the overall wellness experience. 

 

Hyatt brand to debut in Tokyo mid-2024

Slated to open by mid-2024, Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will have 126 rooms and will be an ideal mid- to long-stay living accommodation situated just steps away from the world-famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing.

Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will mark the entry of the Hyatt House brand in Tokyo, further demonstrating Hyatt’s intentional brand growth in the Asia Pacific region.

Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will make guests feel genuinely at home with an elevated, spacious, and perfectly self-sufficient experience close to offices and commercial facilities in Shibuya. The Sakuragaoka area, just southwest of the Shibuya station where the hotel will be located, is being redeveloped as part of a major transformation of the Shibuya district, one of Tokyo’s most popular areas for entertainment, shopping, fashion, and dining. The area’s diverse new urban facilities will enhance Tokyo’s international competitiveness and create an ideal living and working environment for overseas guests.

Feel at home

Each of the hotel’s 126 spacious guestrooms, ranging in size from approximately 344 to 915 square feet (32 to 85 square meters), will offer home-like amenities including a well-equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, plush bed, and cozy living room. The lobby will face an airy rooftop garden and the property will feature an indoor swimming pool, lounge, H Bar, and restaurant.

In addition, Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya’s communal space, fitness room, and other facilities will be designed to appeal to modern, self-sufficient travelers who appreciate relaxing, socializing and working as if they were at home.

Once open, Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will be the second Hyatt House-branded property in Japan, joining Hyatt House Kanazawa in Ishikawa prefecture, as well as a global portfolio of more than 125 locations worldwide.