Tian Spa Offers Treatments Above the Clouds on 59th Floor of Park Hyatt

People love a superlative and while Park Hyatt’s recently relaunched Tian Spa may not be the highest spa in Beijing – that title goes to the one at China World Summit Wing – it is the second-highest, which is, well, the next best thing. Set on the 59th floor of the hotel, the interior design of the spa makes the most of its nevertheless very lofty position with a lovely cloud-inspired motif throughout the treatment rooms, gym, and 25m indoor swimming pool. Stop by on a blue-sky day and this should blend in spectacularly with the outside world – the Beijing weather gods were unfortunately not so kind during my visit. The design is uplifting and tranquil rather than necessarily plush, giving Tian more of a “day spa feel” than that of a pampering center. 

Treatments cover the usual range of facials, and Western and Chinese massages. Massage is a very personal thing, so it’s hard to give an out and out recommendation based solely on one person’s experience, but the 60-minute signature meridian massage (RMB 800) is likely to be a safe bet for anyone. Combining TCM principles with Western oil massage techniques designed to relieve chronic pain and tension, during my treatment the slightly perfunctory masseuse concentrated on my lower back, which made a welcome change from the painful shoulder kneading and accompanying lecture about bad posture that comes with many massages in Beijing. 

The frequenting of hotel spas is hardly the cheapest habit, but for a special treat in serene surroundings (and with the added bonus of confident English-speaking staff), Tian Spa is worth adding to your routine.

Tian Spa
Daily 10am-midnight. 59/F, Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District (8567 1101)
天池水疗中心：朝阳区建国门外大街2号北京柏悦酒店
 

Photos courtesy of Park Hyatt Beijing