"Spa time @ Aqua" Ho Chi Minh City Things to Do Tip by iclee

Let's face it, we all need to unwind. For some, it is a frosty brew from Coors while others prefer shopping as their therapy. My hubby and I prefer the soothing music of a spa plus the sound of trickling water. The aroma of lemongrass infused with peppermint is relaxing in itself.

So, after days of touring HCMC, we hied off to Aqua Spa in Sheraton Hotel. Welcomed by warm lemongrass handtowels and iced tea (tasted like Lipton mix though). Choosing the coffee scrub for me and oriental scrub for hubby, we started with a warm floral foot soak with lime slices. The lime slices were rubbed to our feet then off to the massage table with aroma pillows. Oil with coffee grits were rubbed unto my body followed by a warm shower. I soaped the oily residue then they applied lotion all over my body. Warm soothing ginger tea was offered after the session.

I would preferred that a body wrap be applied after the body scrub to soak the oil into the skin. This would ensure that a smoother and silkier skin afterwards.

The whole process costs U$40/person not inclusive of service charge and VAT. We paid nearly U$80 for 2 people. Great facility but I've seen better ones in Suzchou and Manila. The service orientation is acceptable but I was waiting for fabulous service considering it is one of the most expensive hotel in HCMC.

Address: 88 Dong Khoi Street, District 1 · Ho Chi Minh City
Directions: Located at the ground floor of Sheraton Hotel - Tower building.
Phone: (84)(8) 38272828
Website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/features/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=1449&attractionId=43704