Opulent Embury Spa Experience

When my gal-pals and I plan a getaway, one of the top activities on our list is “spa services.” Can you relate?! My girls and I all lead busy lives! Whether it’s work, running a household full of tiny humans and husbands, or all of the above, we are all in that “season” of life where we need to get away in order to relax. And…that’s exactly what we were offered at the luxurious Embury Spa at the Loews Minneapolis Hotel. Read on to find out why this opulent Embury Spa experience should be apart of your next gal-pal weekend getaway.

Embury Spa…Love At First Sight

In order to enter the Embury Spa, one has to take a few elevators to get there. The designers of the hotel made certain that the Embury Spa is privately located and in a very quiet section of the hotel. A quick elevator ride to the fourth floor, a little circle around the floor to the second set of elevators and then up to the sixth floor for the spa. It’s easy to find!

Once those elevator doors open…magic happens, my friends.

Click on the video below for a virtual tour of the gorgeous Embury Spa.

Immediately, as I stepped out of the elevator, I was greeted with a sincere smile and a good evening by the most beautiful humans on the planet. The warm colors of the dark wood surrounding the front desk, coupled by the beautifully dimmed lights caught my eye initially. (Read: NO fluorescence here).

A warm welcome followed by a “How are you? How may I help you? Can I get you checked in for your spa experience?” is exactly what a mom to three young tiny humans (ah-hem…boys) needs to hear on a gal-pal getaway.

Why yes. Yes, you may help me. I need all the help I can get.

I was quickly asked if I’d like something to drink and gently whisked away past automatic-opening doors that lead to the spa lounge area.

Enter—>Bliss.

Embury Spa Lounge

The Embury Spa boasts a lovely spa lounge area with the coziest pillows and gigantic sectional couch one could imagine. I could sit all the way back and my toes didn’t even get to the edge. Yes, ok, I’m only 5’3″, but still…cozy & super beautiful.

The Embury Spa also has a lovely drink area complete with fresh lemon iced water and a full menu to order from if you wish. I indulged in a lovely Mimosa. Because Sundays + spa days always call for Mimosas.

Embury Spa Locker Room + Steam Shower

I was given a tour of the locker room area and allowed to change into my robe and take a little breather in the spa lounge area prior to my services. I did arrive about 45 minutes prior to the start time of my Minnesota River Rock Treatment service just so that I could enjoy the lovely spa area in silence.

Relaxation

I know…a breather? What’s a breather? We are all so unaware of that concept these days. It’s that thing you do when you’re not around tiny humans. AKA: relax and be silent. I like breathers every once in a while.

So…I just sat. I sat in my robe. Drank loads of water prior to my Minnesota River Rock Signature spa treatment (and my Mimosa) and I sat in silence. I read a magazine. In silence. Something that is so odd to me these days, but as an introvert, so incredibly necessary in order to recharge.

Note: I should mention that while my experience with the Embury Spa was a hosted experience, everyone was given the royal treatment–All.Of.Us. Every single person was ushered to the appropriate places, not being asked to lift a finger. It was the ultimate in luxury spa experiences.

After my 45 minutes of “quiet time” prior to my spa experience were up, Tiffany called my name and walked me back to my treatment room. This is where I was going to be receiving the ultimate in signature experiences that day.

Embury Spa Treatment Rooms

I had signed up for the Minnesota River Rock spa treatment. I liked that the namesake of the treatment went along with our gal-pal weekend theme. Luxury…Minnesota…the river…

I’ve been lucky enough to receive many spa treatments in the past from spas all over the world, but I have never received a treatment quite like this! It is a unique and exotic treatment that combines the use of exfoliating gloves for a “dry brush exfoliation” followed by hot and cold stones, then an all-over green clay mask for detoxification and clarification.

Minnesota River Rock Body Treatment

The Minnesota River Rock treatment is soothing to sore muscles but also stimulating and exhilarating with the use of the cold stones!

Dry Exfoliation

Tiffany started with the dry exfoliation gloves and rubbed those very gently over the dry areas of my body…which is almost everywhere this time of year. She took special care in being gentle yet effective to get that top layer of dry skin off.

Hot + Cold Stone Massage

Next, there was a combination of hot and cold stones used to sooth my sore shoulder and neck muscles and stimulate a “shock response.” She explained that is what helps in the detoxification process and the cold stones are a very important part of it. However, honestly, after being so warmed up by the heated table and the hot stones, I found the cold stones to be oddly exhilarating! I didn’t think they were too cold, just slightly cooling and it just all felt really relaxing.

Mud Wrap

After she used the stones to massage away all of the tension in my shoulder, neck and hip (I’m a runner. I’ve grown 3 humans. I am almost 40. I am just sore.), she brushed a green Bentonite mud mixture (bentonite clay + seaweed + other extracts that all help in the detoxification process) all over the exposed areas of my body.

Relaxation…

After being brushed with mud, I was wrapped in warm, weighted towels and allowed to just bask in my muddy glory for a little while. Tiffany explained that these weighted warm blankets are a calming mechanism for the nervous systems. I totally believe this! I haven’t felt this relaxed in…ages.

Cleaning Up

After the clay had dried, she brought me into the locker room where she had already started the steam shower and it was at a balmy 95 degrees…and climbing. I was allowed to steam for 15 minutes or so, then washed off with an exfoliating microfiber cloth.

Post-Treatment Care + Instructions

I did notice that my skin was a little dry after the treatment, but Tiffany mentioned that was completely normal because of the cleansing, clarifying and detoxifying properties associated with the Bentonite mud mixture. I lotioned up with their Dermalogica body lotion and my skin immediately felt amazing!

Tiffany encouraged me to follow up with tons of water in the upcoming days as I would continue to detox for about 24 hours after the treatment. Everyone responds differently but the need for staying hydrated is key for everyone!

Other Embury Spa Services

The opulent Embury Spa offers many different types of services. If a single massage or mud treatments aren’t your thing, there certainly will be something to suit your desires on their menu list.

Embury Spa offers several half day packages that combine multiple treatments for a half day of pure bliss:

• Asteria Package: Massage + Facial + Shampoo + Style + Makeup
• Cleopatra Package: Massage + Scrub + Mani/Pedi
• Embury Signature: Wrap + Massage + Facial
• Maia Package: Mini massage + Extensive facial + Manicure with gel polish
• Moroccan package: Massage + Facial + Cleopatra pedicure
• Royal package: Scrub + 80 minute massage + 50 minute facial

The next time I visit, I’d like to spend an entire half day just relaxing there so I will be choosing from any of their several spa packages above!

Be sure to check out their extensive Spa Menu to discover all of the Massage Treatments, Body Treatments, Facial Treatments, Treatment Enhancements, Ionactive Power Treatments and Embury Spa Finishing Treatments that are available. There are just so many!

Couples Treatment Room

I was lucky enough to get a peak at their couples treatment room which looked absolutely divine. The plush, well-appointed treatment tables and double steam shower looked so inviting and relaxing. I will certainly be taking my husband back here sometime for a romantic getaway.

The Embury Spa couples packages are listed below:

• Couple’s Bliss Package: Dry Exfoliation + 80 minute massage + Pino Facial Mask + Steam Shower + Champagne
• Honeymooner’s Package: 80 minute massage + Foot reflexology + Steam Shower + Champagne

Nail + Hair Salon

And…if nail treatments or hair style services are what you’re looking for, be sure to check out their nail/hair salon. Click on the video below to take a virtual tour of the Embury Spa’s beautifully appointed nail + hair salon.

The Embury Spa must be the place in downtown Minneapolis for nails! I saw so many women being checked in for mani/pedis. They are ALWAYS great services to enjoy. And, at the Embury Spa, they offer so many different types of manicures/pedicures. Their nail services are top-notch and offer a full range from maintenance services to nail art and callus remover add-on and gel-polish add-on.

Any treatment your heart desires can be obtained at the Embury Spa during your spa weekend away! I certainly hope this information has inspired you to get away with your gal-pals and to visit the Embury Spa in downtown Minneapolis for some serious spa pampering!

Click here to read more about our luxurious experience at the Loews Minneapolis Hotel! And…if you’re looking for more luxury travel inspiration, click HERE to check out my other blog posts about luxury travel!

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