The Bite Magazine - issue 16

as sterile and bland, this one is anything but and every inch of the space, from the golden murals to the wafting scent of jasmine has been designed to transport you far away from the capital. Although massage is the most famous of Thai treatments, Thai Square Spa also brings the country’s delicate style of beauty across the sea and alongside tra- ditional spa treatments.You can also opt for hair styling and colouring as well as beautifully applied make-up to take you through your day and their treatments venture from everyday maintenance such as manicures/pedicures to the ultimate indulgence through their Golden Maha- rani Facial. It’s wonderfully spacious, even in the treatment rooms so that you always feel as though you’re in a sanctuary of your own. If you wanted to take the experi- ence of solitude a step further you could even book the spa’s VIP suite, a luxurious treatment room with a private relaxation zone and steam room, a tranquil haven all to yourself. The ‘Sen Space’ is Thai Square’s unique sauna bathing space, with hot (sauna and steam rooms) and cold (Ice fountain and Jacuzzi) zones to alternate. Pulling from yet another culture, the idea of the ice fountain is a Scandinavian tradition, with the belief that alternating between the deep heat and the invigorating cold of ice will perfectly restore a sense of balance to your body. Personally I wasn’t one to brave the ice shower – I can usually be found under a blanket on even the hottest of days, so as much as I was curious for the effects, especially post a stint in the sauna I couldn’t quite muster the courage and chose instead to flit between the bubbling Jacuzzi, steam room and the afore- mentioned sauna. The ‘Sen Space’ was definitely calming and much to my joy I found I had it all to myself. The sauna was perfectly cosy and I was able to lie down across the bench for some thoroughly relaxed detoxifying.The Jacuzzi was a firm favourite of the ‘Sen space’ and was one of the loveliest I’ve ever seen. Set into a square space within the spa, the walls were tiled in gold and it was set deep with a rim wide enough to comfortably rest your possessions and drink. Often Jacuzzis can feel a little claustrophobic, with the bubbles and numerous guests making a small space seem smaller but this wasn’t the case at bite spa