CHA Spa

9 Thonglor Soi 25, 02-381-7000, www.cha.co.th. Open Tue-Sun 10am-10pm.

The concept: CHA uses traditional Chinese remedies, along with some new twists. The focus on preventative care means a marriage of health and beauty that aims not just to enhance your looks but to maintain physical and mental wellness.

The facilities: The spa houses six VIP rooms and up to 19 beds in the two-storey China-chic home, plus three private rooms and a good-sized pool in the garden, which will eventually be the site of yoga and meditation classes. The otherwise serene spa also offers a huge flat screen TV and WiFi. It also has a long list of Chinese teas selected for their physical and mental effects.

The service: The friendly feeling at CHA is what distinguishes it from the rest. It offers top-to-bottom service, whether you want to indulge in a mani-pedi or relieve your neck pain.

Signature treatment: Tui Na is special massage treatment dating back 2,000 years. It aims to balance health by establishing a more harmonious flow of Qi (energy) through the body. The treatment draws on techniques such as massage, acupressure and bone setting, and it not only relieves stress but helps stave it off—great for those who work at computers all day.

Price: Total Qi treatment goes for B1,450/60min, The Real CHA (cool mineral mask with algae to heal sun damage and Total Qi) for B3,850/150min. Or try the day package with CHA Day Deluxe Detox for B6,800/7 hours.

Divana D

103 Thonglor Soi 17, 02-712-8986, www.divana-dvn.com. Open Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-11pm.

The concept: Cross-cultural beauty. The latest offspring of Divana International, Divana D combines the best beauty philosophies and products from all over the world in developing its treatments. Try Japanese-style seaweed treatments to rebalance and soothe your skin, or follow in Cleopatra’s footsteps and enjoy a goat’s milk bath for silky softness.

The facilities: There are now four couples’ rooms and four private singles, with five more couples’ rooms on the way. Each room is influenced by a country; Casa is adorned with Moroccan accents, vibrant colors and colorful mosaic walls, while Hana offers simple Japanese décor with a wooden bathtub and earth-tone color palette.

The service: The staff is friendly and attentive. They not only ask how much pressure you prefer, but how your day is going. They will go out of their way to get you a cab or even lend you an umbrella on a rainy day.

Signature treatment: The most popular treatment is Divine Hot Stone, in which a therapist rubs you down with hot turquoise stones and lays them on your body at particular points to help soothe sore muscles and increase blood flow. A nice treat after a long day at work, the treatment also includes an aroma cream massage and Spirulina hair mask.

Price: From B900 for Divine Eye Soother (40mins). Divine Hot Stone (120mins) is B2,500. Ultimate Youth (165mins) is B3,000.