{"id":7142,"date":"2016-09-23T15:21:05","date_gmt":"2016-09-23T14:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spas.ie\/blog\/?p=7142"},"modified":"2020-06-08T01:22:07","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T00:22:07","slug":"top-10-thermal-suites-irish-spas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spas.ie\/blog\/top-10-thermal-suites-irish-spas","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Thermal Suites in Irish Spas"},"content":{"rendered":"

What sets one spa apart from another has a lot to do with the thermal facilities on offer. A great thermal suite experience transforms a pampering treatment at a spa into a therapeutic journey.<\/p>\n

We were intrigued to find out which spas in Ireland actually have the most impressive thermal experiences on offer. As you\u2019ll see most spas have a similar offering but the following spas each have something unique or interesting about their thermal or hydrotherapy suite. So, in no particular order:<\/p>\n

ESPA at Powerscourt Hotel<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s no surprise that ESPA at Powerscourt Hotel<\/a> in Wicklow features on this list as the hotel was recently crowned Ireland\u2019s leading hotel. The spa there spans over 32,000 square feet and 2 floors so it makes sense that the thermal facilities are going to be very impressive.<\/p>\n

On the ground floor, there is a hammam suite in a quartz crystal steam room, a brand new sauna, a strikingly beautiful swarovski crystal lit heated swimming pool, a hot tub and a drench bucket shower to cool down. Think twinkling lights, striking slate and stone\u00a0interiors and a plethora of thermal offerings. This level of the thermal facilities is open to both spa and hotel guests.<\/p>\n


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Level 2 however is exclusive to spa guests who are receiving treatments. This is where the real thermal experience begins. Up here guests can journey through a crystal lit steam room, sauna, experience showers with cold rain and tropical rain and a hint of aromatherapy essences.<\/p>\n

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Unwind on the heated tepidarium loungers, take a dip in the Vitality pool while savouring views of the Sugar Loaf mountains and cool off with ESPA\u2019s ice fountain.<\/p>\n

The spa\u2019s 20 treatment rooms and serenity relaxation room are also on this level.<\/p>\n

As you can see there is a fantastic selection of hot and cold thermal facilities on offer, all in a visually striking and relaxing setting. Sounds like a winner to us.<\/p>\n

Solas Cro\u00ed Eco Spa at The Brandon House Hotel<\/h2>\n

Solas Cro\u00ed Eco Spa<\/a>\u00a0in Wexford definitely has one of the most intriguing and striking designs when it comes to spas in Ireland.<\/p>\n

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The thermal facilities are equally intriguing with an outdoor hydro plunge pool, an indoor hot tub, a sauna, a eucalyptus steam room, a sanarium (this is almost like a combination of a sauna and a steam room, with an average temperature of about 50\u00b0), epsom salt foot spas and tropical rainforest showers.<\/p>\n

The thermal facilities are a stand alone unit within the spa. After your journey through the indoor and outdoor thermal facilities, the spa\u2019s alpha sphere relaxation beds are there to sink into and chill out before your treatment.<\/p>\n

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I think what makes the thermal suite in Solas Cro\u00ed Eco Spa so special is the innovative design, it\u2019s not like any other spa you will visit and that makes for a unique and memorable experience.<\/p>\n

Farnham Estate Health Spa<\/h2>\n

The Water Mint Thermal Suite at Farnham Estate Health Spa<\/a>\u00a0in Cavan is a journey of the senses,with hot and cold experiences to awaken the circulation, warm the muscles, stimulate energy flows and create a deep feeling of relaxation. You could spend up to 3 hours wandering around all the elements of The Water Mint Thermal Suite to get the full experience.<\/p>\n

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