The spa experience at Chateau Montebello is one of pure indulgence. In a 1930s log building in the wilderness on the Ottawa River lies a 4000 square foot spa with state of the art facilities. Luxurious without being pretentious, the spa makes all who enter feel totally relaxed. Montebello Spa delivers all the usual spa treatments but has some special features.
Best Spa Couples Suite in Canada
What better way to rekindle romance then a visit to the couples suite at Montebello Spa. The traveltowellness website (March 2010) and the Conde Nast Traveler (2007 Hot Spa list) highlighted the couples suite at Montebello, to be one of the best in Canada. The atmosphere is cosy and intimate, while the features include a gas fireplace, a multi-jet rain shower, a whirlpool and two massage tables side by side. Packages allow for alone time, as well as, simultaneous massages.
The Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway
Whether girlfriends are having a day at the spa or a mini vacation, the spa at Montebello is the perfect setting. Montebello hosts a special Girlfriend Getaway weekend every year at the end of April with guest seminars and demonstrations. However, any time of year is the perfect time for pampering, stress relief, catching up and getting away from everyday life. At Spa Montebello the motto is "Sit back, escape and let us take care of you". Contact Montebello Spa for single day or multi-day packages.
Natural Canadian Spa Treatments
Montebello Spa makes use of one of Quebec's great resources, maple syrup. Fairmont Hotels are committed to the environment and have a Green Partnership Program. Two treatments offered at the spa that make use of maple products are the Maple Forest Hand Treatment and the Green Blanket Wrap.
- Maple Forest Hand Treatment – This starts with a maple sugar hand scrub to treat rough hands. Hands are then massaged, followed by a maple infused paraffin hand treatment.
- Green Blanket Wrap – This treatment begins with a massage of maple body butter. After a period of time wrapped in the Spa's signature green blanket, there is an application of maple body lotion.
Accommodations at Chateau Montebello
Nestled in the forest, about an hour from Montreal and Ottawa, Montebello is a grand historic log complex. It has 211 rooms, 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It also has a whirlpool, exercise room, indoor tennis , kilometres of hiking and biking trails and the largest indoor pool in Canada. Chateau Montebello is elegant enough to have hosted a G7 summit, yet is full of tranquil rustic charm.
The spa at Chateau Montebello is a real treat for a couple, girlfriends or solo. The relaxing atmosphere and hospitality of the staff make Spa Montebello ideal for a first time spa experience or the seasoned spa-goer. Pick a package, enjoy the treatments and relax with a view of the Ottawa river.
Consult the Fairmont website or call 1-800-441-1414
For more information about Montebello read Luxury Family Retreat Vacation in Quebec, Canada. For another great spa vacation near Montreal, read about the Hotel Quintessence in Best Rated Hotels in Mont Tremblant.
Linda Wongkee - Linda is an online and print author. She writes about travel and education, her two passions!!
