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The MGM Grand Spa &
Salon
Grand is an understatement. I could have wandered
for hours in this mega-huge-gigantic "City of
Entertainment." Finding the Spa
in the MGM
Grand is no easy task. But once I did,
I found a calm oasis from the maelstrom just outside its door.
The decor in the MGM Grand Spa is comfortable -
using lots of earth and water elements. The long halls that lead
from the reception desk to the spa gives the impression you are entering
another world, and you are. It is tastefully decorated with
sculptures and paintings. At 30,000 square feet, the spa is very
large. But somehow it managed to avoid the conveyor belt feel that I
find at many large spas. Perhaps it was because it was not terribly
busy when I visited.
I tried the 55 minute Biodroga Triple C Treatment
Special Facial ($115) which I thoroughly enjoyed. It is designed to
energize tired skin by providing oxygen to the cells to help skin
rejuvenation. The treatment includes a papaya/pineapple exfoliant,
extraction, steam, face massage with vitamin C gel, mask, and hot towel
scented with rosemary and peppermint. Kim, the esthetician, massaged
my hands and feet with a mint-scented lotion and put them in warm mittens
and booties while the facial mask dried and the rest of the facial was
completed. Very relaxing. I am usually more disappointed
than pleased with facials, but I think this facial is my favorite to
date. I felt that it actually improved the appearance of my skin and
left it with a healthy glow.
The MGM Grand Spa opened in July, 1998 and contains
30 treatment rooms, two saunas, two steam rooms, two whirlpools, two
relaxation lounges, two VIP rooms, and a state-of-the-art fitness
center. It is open 7 days a week from 6 am to 8 pm. It is open
to all MGM hotel guests and open to the public Sundays through Thursdays.
The 1,100 square foot VIP rooms are perfect for
couples who wish to have their spa experience together. They feature
private whirlpool tub, shower, steam room, big screen TV, surround sound,
treatment area, cardiovascular equipment, extended sitting area, and
vanity area.
The 2,500 square foot Fitness Center offers Life
Fitness strength and cardio equipment as well as cross trainers and
treadmills, Netpulse (exercise while you check out the Internet, email,
watch TV, listen to CDs), Virtual Reality (stair steppers, recumbent
bikes), and free weights. Nationally certified personal trainers are
available.
Other services
the Grand Spa offers include:
- Massage (Swedish, deep pressure, Shiatsu,
reflexology)
Scalp treatment
- Exfoliating body treatments (aromatherapy salt
scrub, loofah body scrub, tropical body polish, or body moisture
treatment - followed by a Vichy shower)
- Body wraps (parafango
warming, seaweed nourishing,
Italian thermal mud, milk and honey
moisturizing, body firming, AHA)
- Facials (European, gentleman's, back purifier,
cleansing, triple C treatment, modelage layering, oxygenator,
sculptura custom blend, marine moisture, enlightened, chi yang energy,
acne)
- Waxing
- Nail Care
The spa is next to the Grand
Pool Complex which features five separate pools with a combined
swimming space of 27,000 square feet including a 1,000 foot long gently
flowing river pool.
*Hoover Dam and Mt. Charleston are both located less than an hour away from Las
Vegas.
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Hoover Dam features film on how the river was diverted and the dam constructed
as well as a tour of the power station.
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Mt. Charleston is a pleasant break
from the heat of the city. Both times we've been there, there
has been snow on the ground and the scent of Ponderosa Pine in the
air. There is a nice restaurant at the top, a waterfall to hike
to, and horseback riding is available.
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Spa Entrance
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Hallway to Spa
Women's Spa Check-In Desk
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