The renowned spa at Hotel Bel-Air elevates wellness to new heights. With a co-ed sanctuary, fancy Valmont products and private suites, this 5-star retreat impresses spa snobs and feel-good gurus alike.

Glen Ivy Hot Springs is a natural California spa that offers rejuvenating mineral baths with a lounge pool, rustic grotto and Roman baths. Pamper yourself with an array of massage and skin care treatments.

Hotel Bel-Air Spa

As a member of the Dorchester Collection, Hotel Bel-Air offers a the best spas in Los Angeles with luxury experience. The hotel is a destination in its own right, with an ambience that exudes 20th-century Hollywood glamour. A favorite hideaway of Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly, the property is a sanctuary of sorts, replete with lush gardens and an opulent spa. The 103 sophisticated rooms and suites are decked out with Spanish Colonial and French Deco influences, and some offer fireplaces and private patios. Gourmet California cuisine is available at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant, and live music plays in the on-site bar and lounge.

One of the most iconic features of the property is the outdoor oval pool, which occupies a space that was once a horse-riding ring. The hotel’s renowned spa has seven treatment rooms, including the couples’ Enclave Suite; a relaxation lounge; and a nail suite. The spa menu is extensive, featuring the likes of Valmont cellular collagen masks for face and eyes, facial treatments, and massages.

Hotel Bel-Air is a fully ADA-compliant property, and all guestrooms include lowered signage; entry door viewers; closed captioning on TVs; and Braille signs in bathrooms. The resort is also wheelchair accessible, with wide corridors and a range of amenities that make it easy to get around. A complimentary car service is available to nearby attractions and sister property Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows, as well as a variety of popular shopping malls.

The Spa at Terranea

The 50,000-square-foot spa at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes is designed to connect guests to the natural energy and beauty of its oceanfront setting. The spa's 25 treatment rooms, wellness center, salon, and boutique offer guests an array of treatments. The spa also has large indoor and outdoor relaxation lounges, saunas, and a spa pool. The facility is divided into co-ed and women's areas but never feels crowded.

Guests can enjoy a number of treatments that incorporate contrast therapy, including the Crimson Revival, which involves mud, heat, and massage. During this 120-minute experience, skin is covered with a luxurious thermal mud made by Natura Bisse before being rinsed off in a lavish Vichy shower and then soothed with an aloe gel mask. Next, the skin is rejuvenated with a detoxifying oil and bamboo massage.

For those looking to improve their health, the spa also offers the OTO Renewal CBD Facial, which utilizes breath work and face massage with warm and cold stones. The Spa at Terranea has a variety of packages that include these services, along with the resort's Ocean's Renewal Massage.

While the kids are playing in the Terranea Kids Club, parents can escape to The Spa at Terranea for the Coastal Aromatherapy Massage. This 60-minute treatment begins with a full body aromatherapy bath, followed by an invigorating scalp massage and a relaxing body massage using hot and cold stones.

The Spa at West Hollywood EDITION

Just a few steps from the hotel’s main entrance, in the curated retail space beside the acid-yellow pool table, The Spa at West Hollywood EDITION weaves together wellness, mindfulness and beauty from within with ancient healing modalities and state-of-the-art technology. The 6,000-square-foot destination includes six treatment rooms, a meditation room, a tranquil lounge and a eucalyptus-scented wet sauna. A specialized menu of massages, body treatments and facials is complemented by a collection of prestige wellness and beauty brands including Odacite skin care, Nesko sheet masks and Le Labo fragrances that carry the hotel’s signature scent.

Guests can experience the ultimate spa day with the Stay All Day package which offers a trio of services – a body treatment, a facial and a massage – plus a full-size retail product utilized during each session. Spa fans rave about the Renew body treatment with dry brush exfoliation and a rich application of Undaria Algae Body Butter, as well as the Glow facial that blends gua sha crystals and JetPeel lift-and-firm technology to improve skin tone, texture and luminosity.

This is a new-hotel gem that isn’t bogged down by the issues that sometimes plague debut properties. Guests love the sleek and chic rooms, attentive service, swanky rooftop and pampering spa. The location is also convenient for downtown Los Angeles and the iconic landmarks, like the Dolby Theater and the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art). Parking is available on-site.

Conrad Los Angeles

While Beverly Hills and Santa Monica dominate the luxury scene in Los Angeles, it’s nice to see a few newer options pop up around town. One such property is the new Conrad Los Angeles, a hotel that opened in 2022 as part of a Frank Gehry-designed project in downtown LA. It’s across the street from Walt Disney Concert Hall and walking distance to some of the city’s top cultural institutions like The Music Center, Angel’s Flight railway, and MOCA.

Upon arrival, guests are whisked up to the hotel via a supersonic lift and greeted by a grand lobby at eye level with the metallic swooshes of the Concert Hall’s acoustical roof. From there, 305 spacious suites stretch out over the tower’s 28 floors, and thoughtful touches like floor-to-ceiling windows, L-shaped couches, and barn doors maximize every inch of space.

The onsite spa offers a full range of treatments as well as an infrared sauna and private recovery cabins. I tested out the latter, which use NuCalm Recharge meditation to reduce stress levels and help with sleep quality. It was effective and felt like a good alternative to a quick nap!

Guests can dine at San Laurel and Agua Viva, both of which offer a vibrant fusion of Asian and Latin American flavors. The hotel also offers The Beaudry Room cocktail bar, and a rooftop pool and bar. There’s even a convenient coffee shop on site, which is always nice for those with an early morning workout or sunrise yoga plans.