Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley, Ariz., has completed a top-to-bottom refurbishment and expansion that includes a new Women’s Quiet Room. Lake Arrowhead (Calif.) Resort and Spa, which is now part of the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio, recently completed a multi-million renovation program, bringing new restaurant concepts, meeting space, a new spa and a fresh new décor.
Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley, Ariz., completed a top-to-bottom refurbishment and expansion that introduced a new look and a brand-new feature, the Women’s Quiet Room, Hotel Management reported.
The spa has separate women’s and men’s spas, with a total of 12 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms and a private, stone-walled outdoor treatment room called Sanctum. The women’s spa was expanded from 12,000 sq. ft. to 13,200 sq. ft., Hotel Management reported.
The Women’s Quiet Room is a windowless, cocoon-like room with sculpted ovals suspended from the 11-foot ceiling to hold eight-foot-long light fixture crafted of paper and wood by artist William Leslie and titled “Wave after Wave.” Off-white luminescent panels create privacy between the 12 chaise lounges, each of which is covered in neutral tone and complemented by a side table, Hotel Management reported.
The foyer now has a new color scheme of browns and natural tones. Seating was increased in the women’s waiting area to accommodate up to 20 spa-goers. All furnishings were custom-designed to fit the space and to maximize flexibility. There is now a beverage station topped in alpine granite, two lattice screens from the original spa, and a long LED sconce, Hotel Management reported.
The lounge has floor-to-ceiling stone dividers that allow the creation of smaller spaces. There are also blue seats up and round movable tables. At the far end of the lounge is a glass bi-fold door that opens to an outdoor water element, Hotel Management reported.
The women’s locker also has new carpet tiles. The previous cement-topped vanity was replaced with one of engineered quartz stone, and the existing mirror refurbished with new lighting on dimmers. A fourth shower was added, and white-and-gray rectangular tiles now line the floor and shower walls, Hotel Management reported.
The men’s spa keeps its original footprint with all new finishes and furnishings. The one architectural change to this side of the spa was to open up the vestibule leading to the foyer, Hotel Management reported.
The men’s foyer has a desk topped in leather. To the right is a marble-top game table seating four in club chairs. There is a floor-to-ceiling window. The wall covering, carpet tile and furnishings in this area are all new and feature a neutral palette. The men’s lounge has a new color scheme of grays and tans, new furnishings, wall covering and artwork. The original layout was altered. In the locker area, a round mirror was added, as well as a new vanity of engineered quartz stone topped with a new mirror. Mosaic stone tile adorns the back wall of each shower while side walls are large-format rectangular tile, Hotel Management reported.
A new tile surround continues the same large-format porcelain tile of the locker room wet area and complements the Jacuzzi’s underwater tile. There are also two cube-shaped benches there. Lastly, the men’s waiting area now has three new chaises and four framed etchings illuminated for dramatic effect, Hotel Management reported.
Interior designer Lynne Beyer oversaw the redesign, while Mark Philp of Allen + Philps Architects was the project architect.
Lake Arrowhead (Calif.) Resort and Spa is now part of Benchmark Resorts & Hotels’ portfolio. Located in the San Bernardino National Forest along the shores of Lake Arrowhead, the Four Diamond Resort is part of the Marriott Autograph Collection.
“We are honored to add this prestigious and historic resort to our growing list of California properties,” said Benchmark CEO Alex Cabañas. “For decades, the resort has been a favorite with Hollywood celebrities and several films were made here in the 1940s and 50s.”
Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa recently completed a multi-million renovation program, bringing new restaurant concepts, meeting space, a new spa and a fresh new décor, reflecting the ambiance of a summer mountain experience. The property offers 162 guest rooms and 11 suites. The 11 suites feature a spacious living area with a fireplace and oversized bathrooms with large walk-in showers and soaking tubs. Room amenities include LCD flat screen TV, iron & ironing board, safe, coffee maker, bathrobes, hair dryer and complimentary wireless internet access. The resort is pet friendly.
Guests of Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa can choose from a range of dining options. Bin 189, the resort’s signature restaurant, serves contemporary American cuisine paired with a collection of fine wines. To encourage budding gourmets, the special Kids Menu raises the tasting bar. The adjacent Lounge, with its fireplace and lakeside views, is ideal for cocktails. For celebratory dinners and corporate events, the Magnum Private Dining Room is a sophisticated, stylish venue with its own special menu and a collection of more than 200 wines. For more casual fare, the Mountain Aroma Coffee Bar is open all day, for snacks, sandwiches and Grab n’ Go. A poolside bar is available for drinks and snacks during the summer season and the Spa of the Pines provides a special Spa Menu for guests.
With 23,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting space and stunning outdoor venues, Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa is ideal for conferences, corporate retreats, social events and weddings. The resort’s ballroom can host up to 400 guests reception-style. A well-appointed lakeside Boardroom accommodates 16 participants for executive meetings or private dinners. Outdoor venues include a private beach, a manicured lawn and an expansive deck overlooking the lake.
The 8,000-sq. ft. Spa of the Pines reflects the harmony of the bucolic surroundings, providing natural, replenishing treatments that soothe and revive mind and body. Designed with the casual elegance of a mountain lodge, the spa features ten treatment rooms, a fully-equipped Fitness Studio, comfortable lounges, a beauty salon, steam room and jacuzzi. Exercise and wellness programs include yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba and cardio interval training.
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