Treat yourself at Mondrian London’s Agua bathhouse
Guests booking into the Mondrian London at Sea Containers can now enjoy the newly opened Agua Bathhouse & Spa, which embraces Hollywood glamour and offers personalised offerings and a range of therapies and skincare products. The treatment menu has affordable treatments that have been designed for every age and gender, with massages starting from £20 (Dh120). The spa also offers guests a new concept – the Spa Playground, a social, multi-sensory experience that encourages both individual treatments and fun with friends, inspired by the spirit of Roman spa communities. For more information or to make a reservation, go to www.morganshotelgroup.com.
A family-friendly getaway in the Pyrenees
Located in the foothills of the Pyrenees and run by a British family with three young sons, Chateau de la Lanette is tailor-made for couples with children. Guests, armed with readily available information on where to go and what to see, can leave the children in the safe and happy environs of a well-equipped playroom, a 14-foot trampoline, sandpit, pool, climbing frames, swings and more. Guests will be provided a home-cooked, three-course dinner for the adults and a separate meal for the children. Comfy sofas, an open log fire and an extensive DVD collection are all available for adults in the evening. Doubles, including a cot, from £1,105 (Dh6,520) for seven nights, including daily continental breakfast, dinner for five nights, unlimited drinks from the fridge and a babysitting service for one night. Visit www.babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk for more details.
Xian welcomes the Gran Meliá Hotel
Meliá Hotels International has opened the Gran Meliá Xian in China. Located in Xian's new district of Qujiang, near the ancient city wall and home to all the biggest shopping malls and a convention centre, the hotel caters to business and leisure travellers alike. Located a short distance from the tourist attractions and major highways, the Gran Meliá Xian has 389 rooms, including 54 suites. Guests have access to the hotel's many restaurants and lounges including La Cava Cigar Bar, Rong Palace Chinese restaurant and DUO Spanish Authentic Cuisine, the only Spanish restaurant in Xian. The hotel also includes a Red Level floor with Red Glove personalised services, butler service, a private gym and YHI Spa. Deluxe rooms for two start from 990 yuan (Dh595) per night, including breakfast and tax. Visit www.melia.com to make a reservation or for more information.
